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Labour has never been a pacifist party - we shouldn't start now
28 September 2015
Although we face at least another five years in opposition, Labour – if we are smart – can play an important role in shaping the security, defence and international policies of our country. Not least because the Tories are bitterly...
Continue Reading Facing the Future
Listen again: How can Labour win back older voters?
27 September 2015
As part of the Fabian Fringe, we brought together Caroline Flint MP, Caroline Abrahams of Age UK, Andrew Harrop and YouGov's Peter Kellner to discuss how Labour can regain trust among older voters. Catch up on what was said below,...
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Ivan Lewis: What 14 years on the frontbench taught me
27 September 2015
My fourteen years as a member of Labour’s Frontbench came to an end with a text message. It would be easy to use this as a moment for bitterness and rancour; instead, it provides an opportunity to share some of what...
Continue Reading Facing the FutureLabour will never return to power unless it wins over older voters
27 September 2015
Amid all the dozens of election post-mortems, one simple truth is hiding in plain sight. The reason that Ed Miliband is not prime minister today, is because Labour was rejected by older people. And until the Labour party wins back...
Continue Reading Facing the FutureThe Art of Opposition series
26 September 2015
Political cross-dressing: Tess Lanning says the revival of compassionate conservatism means that Labour will have to move out of its comfort zone. Show and tell: Helen Hayes, MP for Dulwich and West Norwood, and member of the Communities and Local Government select committee,...
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It will be women who shape Jeremy Corbyn's 'new politics'
26 September 2015
Jeremy Corbyn’s election gave him an overwhelming mandate, and ushers in a new and exciting period for the Labour Party. Thousands have joined in recent months, with many more coming on board since he became leader, all attracted by the...
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