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…
Britain’s Decisive Decade
With Brexit done and lockdown lifting, thinkers and think tanks are zeroing in on the decisive decade ahead for Britain. One book and one report are vital primers: the launch…
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,…
Carrying the 130-year-old mantle on school food
I’ve been campaigning on Free School Meals for 16 years and have always told the Parliamentary history of the campaign, but whilst writing this article I found a missing piece…
Think global, act local: how local councillors are putting the ‘green’ in Greenwich
Although much focus in the fight to reduce carbon emission has been on cars, road transport makes up 27% of carbon emissions in Greenwich, the heating of the homes of the…
British Promise
In order to win again, Labour needs to renew. Labour, frankly, has to establish a new contract with the British people. A new British promise.