This article originally appeared in the Independent Left of centre parties could agree to stand down candidates in between 20 to 30 marginal seats at the next election in…
29 Feb, 2016
26 Feb, 2016
Corbyn’s Decision to March Is Brave and Visionary
JONATHAN BRADY/PA WIRE Jeremy Corbyn's decision to go on the Trident march tomorrow is an act of political and visionary courage. Political because less than half his party agree or understand…
25 Feb, 2016
We need a new Magna Carta to give power to the people
This article first appeared on Bruce Nixon’s blog Summary In the 21st Century we face the greatest challenges in human history. We are confronted with the possibility of self-extinction.…
16 Feb, 2016
What’s your vision for a Good London?
What kind of city do you want to live in? With the mayoral and assembly elections in May, Good London is asking about your vision for London. We all love…
12 Feb, 2016
Review of ‘Inventing the Future’
Inventing the Future: Postcapitalism and a World Without Work by Nick Srnicek & Alex Williams (Verso 2015) This is a book I’ve been waiting for. Like all books it doesn't do…
11 Feb, 2016
Why I have removed my backing for an NHS commission
This article originally appeared on openDemocracy: Our NHS Any meaningful cross-party discussion about the future of our NHS ought to be an opportunity to fully explore reinstating it as a…
04 Feb, 2016
Campaigning beyond our comfort zones
This article first appeared on Clifford's blog. A recent report by Labour’s centre-right RedShift group on “reinvigorating Labour’s brand” calls for Labour to be more “surprising” and “counterintuitive”. An unnamed…
02 Feb, 2016
Response to Compass’ draft strategy 2016-18
This Compass document is written in the tone of mediation and optimism that has characterised Compass work, and has been a major element of its attraction and effectiveness. While I…
02 Feb, 2016
The 21st Century Revolution – A Call to Greatness
This article first appeared on Bruce Nixon's blog This book is for people all over the world who want to prevent environmental catastrophe and create a happier, fairer, more…
01 Feb, 2016
Electoral reform: Party leaders call for pact to achieve alternative voting system after next election
This article first appeared in the Independent [caption id="attachment_7162" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Getty[/caption] The SNP, Greens and Welsh nationalists have united to call for an electoral pact with Labour and the…
27 Jan, 2016
Green Politics and the Left
The election of Jeremy Corbyn as the leader of the Labour Party has changed the landscape on the left of British politics. It has resulted in a fractious and…
27 Jan, 2016
Compass Draft Strategy 2016-18 – Building the alternative
Our goal is the creation of a good society; one that is much more equal, sustainable and democratic and with that more creative, innovative, caring, loving and hopeful. If we…