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In political life, there is inevitably a difference between what people are able to say publicly and think privately. As I haven’t been involved in frontline @UKLabour politics for many

With all the debate and angst within @UKLabour and the calls from Corbynite MPs for shift back to the left, it's worth taking a little magical history tour. Let's go

Ok, we all rely on the NHS, so don't get me wrong. I'm a fan. But I am really fed up with the lack of info, poor communication, ridiculous systems

Some thoughts on the US election this morning. First thing to say is that the obvious stuff is true. The Democrats *should* win. The state of the economy. The mismanagement

I think the decision to abruptly reverse the air corridor to Spain will be another turning point for trust in the government. It seems strange to draw a parallel with

Parallels with the 1980s are always front of mind with @UKLabour's predicament. When Kinnock took over in 1983, he had broad support from sections of the left, but he soon

When we look back at this period in the UK, attention will obviously be paid to the dithering over the lockdown in early March. The government scientific advisers (whether influenced

There is clearly a desperation to leave the lockdown behind. The economic impact is horrendous and the social and psychological consequences potentially serious. But because there's no easy way to

Chris Whitty's statement today on the need for social distancing to remain in place for the rest of the year at least must surely put an end to all the

Twitter, as we know, is a world full of foghorn debate, denunciations, virtue signalling, misplaced vanity and hugely misplaced certainty. We've seen it with #Brexit and debates within @UKLabour. But,

Some reflections on the Corbyn era, now that it draws finally to a close. Historians will puzzle over just how badly @UKLabour took leave of its senses in a period

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2020/apr/02/no-10-seeks-to-end-covid-19-lockdown-with-immunity-passportsI understand the importance of testing healthcare staff and other essential workers to see if they have #Covid19 now and possibly for antibod