On DeathEach one will die, and yet together Mankind will surely live forever. Though you and I will surely die, Mankind will soon take wing and…Feb 18, 2021Feb 18, 2021
Rediscovering social democracy in the post-Corbyn ruinsWe have been here before, haven’t we? It’s an ever-present question, but one that really comes to the fore in the wake of a shocking…Dec 22, 2019Dec 22, 2019
A few words on Danny BakerA few words on Danny Baker, prompted by coverage of ‘that tweet’ in the Guardian.May 16, 2019May 16, 2019
Fantasy Island, Lexit-styleLeft-wingers who want a hard Brexit would throw out the baby with the bathwater.Jan 17, 2019Jan 17, 2019
Going through the motionsEven with the best of intentions behind them most local Labour Party motions are no good, says Richard Douglas. Drawing on his previous…Jan 10, 2019Jan 10, 2019
Labour’s election campaign: it was the soft left what (almost) won itLabour’s strong showing in the general election was built on a partnership between Corbynism and the wider Labour Party: together this…Jun 10, 2017Jun 10, 2017
So I watched La La LandSo I saw La La Land the other day, and here are a few brief words on it. Before going any further, let me say there are some spoilers to…Jan 30, 2017Jan 30, 2017