The Labour Party, indeed the British people, don't need another snake oil salesman. Shiny smiles and smart suits don't build houses, they don't defend workers rights and they certainly don't protect the NHS.
Labour's self-styled moderates are using the doctrine of false narrative to undermine party democracy. It is a tool Labour's enemies have perfected down the years and it should shame Corbyn's right-wing opponents.
This is looking-glass land, where Angela Eagle can claim to be able to unite a movement, despite being unable to unite her own Constituency Labour Party; or for that matter coordinate a press conference.
Chilcot shows that, despite the poppies and commemorations down the years, politicians have failed to learn the lessons of history and have been repeating them through the ages.
The day began with feelings of solidarity, determination and just a hint of resignation. A heady brew of betrayal and backstabbing, mixed with a potent concoction of media manipulation, had […]
Inside the halls of privilege the establishment conspire to oust Corbyn. Outside the masses fight to save him. Can there be a more telling metaphor for the problems facing Labour today?
Sometimes you just have to get stuff off your chest. Sometimes you simply have to wallow in your misery. It may not be articulate and it usually isn’t pretty, but […]
Remember the run up to last General Election? What a time that was. If you recall Britain was in a revolutionary state. Demonstrations, riots and people out on the streets […]
My thoughts in the aftermath of today's terrible shooting in Florida and the danger of despair
Cameron's gamble on Europe leads to open revolt. Now Labour have a chance to set out a positive vision for Europe.