Labour must prepare to be in power – but with no money
A Keir Starmer government will have to face an unholy economic mess bequeathed by the Tories.
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How redistributive was New Labour?
Though inequality did not fall under Blair and Brown, child and pensioner poverty were dramatically reduced.
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Blue Labour: A rallying cry for a return to inclusive politics
Maurice Glasman’s book is an urgent reminder that statecraft is not about immediate victories but securing well-being for all.
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Letter of the week: Making the grade
Write to [email protected] to have your thoughts voiced in the New Statesman magazine.
By26 July 1999: Chiantishire may be the New Labour idyll of choice. But it has protection rackets, tax avoidance and…
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In defence of centrism
Far from being outmoded Thatcherites, most centrists are sophisticated and adaptable thinkers.
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Exclusive: Tony Blair wants to advise the next Labour government
The former prime minister hopes to return to British politics to “help on the policy side”.
By11 September 2000: The political significance of the return of fishnets.
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Is Wes Streeting the next Labour leader?
Both allies and critics of the fast-rising shadow health secretary agree that he represents more than “rehashed Blairism”.
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How unpopular is Tony Blair?
The former prime minister’s knighthood has gone down like a cup of cold sick with the British public.
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What does Blairite really mean? That depends who you ask.
If you’re befuddled by leftie political terminology, you’re not alone.
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