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How Michael Foot Saved the Labour Party
Wednesday, 10 Mar, 2010 – 8:30 | No Comment
How Michael Foot Saved the Labour Party

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

Spinners and Losers: Labour’s Leadership Contenders
Wednesday, 27 Jan, 2010 – 8:40 | 3 Comments
Spinners and Losers: Labour’s Leadership Contenders

(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 …

Brown’s New Year hangover: another attempted coup
Friday, 22 Jan, 2010 – 9:00 | No Comment
Brown’s New Year hangover: another attempted coup

(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 …

And they’re off: how the election will be won or lost
Monday, 11 Jan, 2010 – 9:00 | One Comment
And they’re off: how the election will be won or lost

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?

Televised Debates: The Pros and Cons
Thursday, 24 Dec, 2009 – 9:00 | One Comment
Televised Debates: The Pros and Cons

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

New Labour: not new and not Labour
Wednesday, 16 Dec, 2009 – 9:00 | 8 Comments
New Labour: not new and not Labour

(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 …

Shifting Sun – the impact of the political press.
Thursday, 1 Oct, 2009 – 15:26 | No Comment
Shifting Sun – the impact of the political press.

(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 …

He will not go quietly: why history suggests Brown will not stand down
Monday, 3 Aug, 2009 – 16:00 | One Comment
He will not go quietly: why history suggests Brown will not stand down

(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 …

Hurtling towards defeat: Norwich North reflects the woes of the Labour government
Saturday, 25 Jul, 2009 – 16:00 | No Comment
Hurtling towards defeat: Norwich North reflects the woes of the Labour government

(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 …

Two years of Gordon Brown, prime minister
Friday, 3 Jul, 2009 – 13:00 | No Comment
Two years of Gordon Brown, prime minister

(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 …

Gordon must go!
Thursday, 18 Jun, 2009 – 13:00 | 4 Comments
Gordon must go!

(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 …