After the death last week of former Labour leader, Michael Foot; a fresh look at his legacy as Labour’s leader.

(c) fotologic
At the Fabian Society’s New Year conference, Gordon Brown declared that “Labour is backing Britain’s aspirations; and we’re fighting to win”. Yet, what has been starkly apparent from the latest failed bid to bring …

(c) Alan Dean
The New Year had barely begun when Gordon Brown faced another coup – this time led by Geoff Hoon and Patricia Hewitt. David Cameron had presented an open goal by admitting he had …

As manifestos begin to take shape, what issues can we expect each party to put at the core of their campaigns and what strategies will they employ to deliver their message?

Are televised debates the panacea we need to revitalise our politics?

(C) Regent's College London

It seems strange that in 1997, just two words were powerful enough to symbolise both the Labour Party’s epic re-branding project and a fresh, optimistic vision for the future. They were also …

(c) whatleydude
The Sun’s decision to switch its support to the Tories should come as no surprise, even if the timing of the decision was cruel even by the standards of News Corporation, coming as it …

(c) fotologic
Across Westminster, Gordon Brown’s leadership is under question. Leading Labour figures have asked whether Brown damages Labour’s chances of re-election in 2010 and whether another individual would improve the party’s chance of survival. Yet …

(c) *saxon*
This week saw another by-election and another defeat for Labour. The Labour government is in the final act of government, wherein by-election defeats stack up and power ebbs away until parliament must dissolve. The …

(c) fotologic

Two years ago last Saturday, Gordon Brown kissed hands and assumed the office of prime minister. After a long wait, he finally occupied the intersection of executive power, parliamentary command and democratic validity. Successful …

(c) didbygraham
Seriously now, what exactly is Gordon Brown still doing as Prime Minister? It’s beyond even general debate whether he is the right man for the job or not. His own cabinet barely want him …