New Statesman Leader

If Labour fails to act on its beliefs now, then when will it?

• 08 May 2008
• 1 comment

Brown will not win the hearts of the people until he combines his competence with a clear moral vision

The banks need the state's help - so they should abide by its rules

• 01 May 2008

The unfettered market has shown itself to be hugely imperfect. The true logic is that bankers should become paupers

Brown must always remain on the side of the working poor

• 24 April 2008
• 5 comments

The parliamentary party is not making it easy for its natural supporters to vote Labour with enthusiasm

Labour should have the courage to abandon biofuels at once

• 17 April 2008
• 1 comment

Fleecing the poor is not the best way to fight poverty

• 10 April 2008
• 10 comments

The New Statesman leader this week looks at the way tax under Labour is redistributing from the poorest

Just call him Al. Class dismissed

• 09 April 2008

Can we create space for our children to be safe and free?

• 03 April 2008
• 1 comment

The most desirable club in the world (if you aren't a member)

• 27 March 2008

Nato's long-term viability is in the interests of the UK and other European nations

With all that money, schools and hospitals should be better

• 19 March 2008
• 2 comments

The “third stage” is designed to make clear that Brown’s Labour Party will not revert to old tax-and-spend ways

Europe could give Labour a new sense of purpose

• 13 March 2008
• 1 comment