Post-Brexit voter volatility is not all bad news
We are now five years on from the EU referendum and the massive realignment we have seen in English politics in the protracted fallout from that shows little sign of…
Labour must put a critique of capitalism centre-stage
It's not hard to be pessimistic. No party in Britain has won the 125 seats necessary to form a government from such a base in modern times. The coalition of…
Labour needs to offer a route-map for the young
Today’s young people have suffered economic turmoil, systemic injustices, and the gross inequities of the pandemic. 4.3 million children are living in poverty in the UK. Meanwhile, someone in the mid-20s has…
Rebuilding cultural connection must be part of Labour’s journey
The pandemic has changed our politics, with the results of recent elections and opinion polls reflecting an abnormal and unique set of circumstances. What can the last month’s results tell…
Labour must create a new narrative around patriotism
Labour must create a new narrative around patriotism: one which celebrates our shared connections and is built on the principles of fairness and decency. “Done! You’re done! Labour is done…
Rebuilding after Covid-19 will require radical thinking, and the Conservatives just don’t get it
The Tories love to talk about 'building back better' - but to truly rebuild after the pandemic we need honesty about the past, ambitious policymaking, and much stronger regional relationships.…
The foundation of the Tribune MPs Group in 1964, and the battle of ideas
One day this summer, 6 July, marks sixty-one years since the death of Nye Bevan, and his legacy remains as important as ever. Our magnificent NHS is Labour’s greatest achievement,…