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…
26 Feb, 2016
Political Economy
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…
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…
25 Jan, 2016
A year of more surprises?
Mark Perryman of Philosophy Football lists his top ten political books to help avoid being surprised by anything in 2016. The end of history? 2015 well and truly put paid…
09 Dec, 2015
Books, books, books!
Holiday Books for the Corbyn Effect Mark Perryman from Philosophy Football provides a rundown of new books to give for the #jezewecan in your life this holiday. It would…
27 Oct, 2015
The long-tail of progressive politics
In 2004, when the internet was still new, Chris Anderson, then editor-in-chief of WIRED magazine, coined a phrase, “the Long Tail”, to describe the way that businesses like Netflix, Amazon…
22 Oct, 2015
The SNP cannot afford to become the party of the status quo
The SNP is understandably in good spirits. These are the sort of times that politicians dream of. In the aftermath of the indyref, the SNP has gone from strength to…
09 Oct, 2015
How can Labour break the Osborne supremacy?
The Conservative Party commands a majority not just in the House of Commons, but also in the wider political landscape. It holds the political loyalty of expanding and powerful voting…
05 Oct, 2015
Covering every point of the Compass
Seven conferences, six towns and ten meetings involving Compass, me and lots of Caroline Lucas. September has been something of a whirlwind. Early in the month I had the honour…