Peter Hain
Articles by Peter Hain
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UK Politics
Why Ed Miliband welcomed David's intervention
- 06 February 2012
- 2 comments
It is right that the Labour Party rigorously debates how to deliver fairness in tough times.
UK Politics
Divorce? Never
- 22 September 2011
There’s no chance of a schism, writes Peter Hain, but Labour and the unions still have to rethink their relationship.
UK Politics
The perfect solution to the perfect storm
- 04 February 2011
A gridlocked banking sector, rocketing food prices and volatile fuel costs pose a threat to Africa's progress - but what is the solution?
Books
The Third Man: Life at the Heart of New Labour
- 22 July 2010
- 6 comments
Peter Mandelson’s memoirs predictably fixate on gossip, intrigue, backbiting and self-dramatisation. This master strategist would have done far more credit to his talents if he had put forward a constructive vision for Labour, argues Peter Hain.
Economy
Don't let Osborne wield his axe
- 23 July 2009
- 3 comments
The choice between the parties remains clear: prudence with a conscience from Labour, or indiscriminate cuts from the Tories
Economy
Why we must keep on spending
- 16 April 2009
- 2 comments
The government must resist the pressure to cut borrowing. What is needed at the Budget is another bold fiscal stimulus package. Without it, we could soon have four million unemployed
UK Politics
The book that changed my life
- 15 January 2009
- 3 comments
Homage to Catalonia by George Orwell (Penguin)
UK Politics
Time to confront Mugabe
- 12 June 2008
- 4 comments
A man determined to cling to power, writes the former Cabinet Minister
Politics
Getting real on renewables
- 06 March 2008
- 4 comments
We need to replace the can’t-do culture when it comes to to green energy, argues Labour's Peter Hain
