Some perceptions of the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg in 2010. Continue reading
Category Archives: Politics
Hitler in springtime
A collection of quotes from the Left about the Third Reich. Continue reading
Keir Starmer: Keeping busy
A newly elected MP who’s putting in the groundwork. Continue reading
Michael Gove: ‘a young Scotsman on the make’
The hack years of Michael Gove, columnist and actor, celebrated by ALWYN TURNER. Continue reading
Whatever happened to the brothers?
DAN ATKINSON is puzzled by the trade unions’ continuing enthusiasm for a bosses’ Europe. Continue reading
The London effect: Livingstone’s legacy
Thirty years on, the warnings about the image of London Labour still ring true, says ALWYN TURNER. Continue reading
The Gouldfather
ALWYN TURNER reflects on the 1992 Labour leadership election, when the party chose the wrong man. Continue reading
The Regina monologues
Her Majesty’s a pretty nice girl, but PAUL SAFFER thinks she ought to have a bit more to say. Continue reading
Beg, steel or borrow?
Given the history of the British Steel Corporation, DAN ATKINSON hesitates to say ‘ta-ta’ to Port Talbot. Continue reading
Reasons to be leaving: Part 3 – Culture
Does leaving the EU mean the UK will be kicked out of Eurovision? ALWYN TURNER explains. Continue reading
Old King Log: The rise of James Callaghan
ALWYN TURNER remembers the Labour Party’s leadership election in 1976. Continue reading
Reasons to be leaving: Part 2 – Democracy
SAM HARRISON ponders whether the EU really does ‘hate’ democracy, and ends up agreeing with Boris. Continue reading
