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March 2010

March 2010



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Paul Richards
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Kate Green
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David Hencke
From the grassroots From the grassroots
Louisa Thomson
Theo's Thursday Theo's Thursday
Theo Blackwell
Scotland Scotland
Judith Fisher
The economy The economy
Rachel Reeves
Union matters Union matters
Hannah Blythyn
Young progressives Young progressives
Richard Angell
New thinking New thinking
Progressive ideas from Labour’s next generation
School governors' network School governors' network
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Family talk

Stephen Beer

As we head ever closer to what some are calling a 'mum's-election', Stephen Beer says getting Labour talking more about the family is the right thing to do.

10 Mar 2010 16:02

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David versus Goliath

Introducing our David versus Goliath candidate of the day, Simon Burgess. For more information on Progress' campaign and for a full list of candidates visit our David versus Goliath page.

10 Mar 2010 15:38

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PMQs on Progress

Cricket, rugby and the Cold War. All in an afternoon at PMQs - Will Parbury, Luke Akehurst and Rachel Reeves watched a slightly subdued session by recent standards.

10 Mar 2010 13:26

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Tom Symons

The Government's crackdown on unlawful subletting of social housing is a welcome initiative for an issue that has previously slipped under the national political radar.

10 Mar 2010 12:37

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Nicola Smith

With 40 per cent of female employees in the UK working in the public sector, it is inevitable that job cuts would have a terrible affect on them and their families.

10 Mar 2010 11:06

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Dave Anderson MP, Meg Munn MP and Gary Kent

If we are serious about transforming Iraq, we need to stop our policies from standing in the way of successful commercial and cultural relations.

10 Mar 2010 10:13

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Chris Bryant MP

Chris Bryant MP, Minister for Europe, has condemned the Conservative Party for a dogmatic and wrong-headed European policy in a speech to Progress. Read the full speech below.

09 Mar 2010 18:01

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Conor McGinn

The Conservative-Ulster Unionist alliance is an albatross around Cameron's neck, but it's not too late to be saved from those that plague him says Conor McGinn.

09 Mar 2010 15:33

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Willie Sullivan

If reformers are serious about fixing the voting system, we have to step up the pressure on the House of Lords to pass the Constitutional Reform bill - now.

09 Mar 2010 14:35

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David versus Goliath

Introducing our David versus Goliath candidate of the day, Anne Snelgrove. For more information on Progress' campaign and for a full list of candidates visit our David versus Goliath page.  

09 Mar 2010 13:11

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Rob Macpherson

As we prepare for Chris Bryant's lecture on Cameron's feeble policy in Europe a closer inspection raises alarms about who the Tories are associating with on the continent.

09 Mar 2010 12:08

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Wes Streeting

The numbers of students benefiting from higher education is one of the great success stories arising out of 13 years of New Labour government.

09 Mar 2010 10:39

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Khevyn Limbajee

On the 42nd anniversary of Mauritian independence, the Labour Friends of Mauritius launch with the aim of galvanising current generations of Commonwealth immigrants.

08 Mar 2010 15:09

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David versus Goliath

Introducing our David versus Goliath candidate of the day, Gordon Prentice. For more information on Progress' campaign and for a full list of candidates visit our David versus Goliath page.  

08 Mar 2010 13:33

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Lucy Gill

Whilst the financial transaction tax may sound good on newspaper and have its heart in the right place, Lucy Gill argues that a lack of political foresight makes the levy undemocratic, unconstitutional and downright unfair.

08 Mar 2010 11:43

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Gary Nunn

Women being pipped to the post by less capable men? It's madness argues Gary Nunn on International Women's Day.

08 Mar 2010 10:57

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David versus Goliath

Jessica Asato

Today we launch the David versus Goliath campaign to help counter the Ashcroft millions pouring into Labour marginals where you can read local candidates' stories of what they are up against. Jessica Asato explains how you can help by donating direct to their campaigns.

05 Mar 2010 14:54

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David Furness

Andrew Lansley may be on the right track, but David Furness argues that on commissioning and targets he's still got it wrong

05 Mar 2010 14:34

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Lazzaro Pietragnoli

As Europe swoons over Cameron's public image they'd do well to remember that elections should be judged on politics over personality.

05 Mar 2010 14:00

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Paul's week in politics

Paul Richards

Thousands of words have been written about Michael Foot this week. One of the most important legacies of his life are the words he wrote.

05 Mar 2010 13:00

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Jim Killock, Open Rights Group

Disconnection of families for copyright infringement, the death of open wifi, court actions to block ‘infringing' websites: our basic rights, to fair treatment in the law, to a fair trial, and freedom of speech are all threatened by a Bill aiming to reduce copyright infringement.

05 Mar 2010 12:27

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Jessica Asato, Progress

Puzzled at the Tories' reputation for online savviness given Conservative activists' evident unhappiness with their system, Merlin, Jessica Asato points out Labour has long been forging ahead in the online arena

04 Mar 2010 14:42

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Rachel Reeves

Rachel Reeves talks about her new book, recounts the stories of people helped by strong public services, and how the writing of the book itself became a strong reminder of the need to vote Labour.

04 Mar 2010 11:45

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Book review

Peter Riddell

The respected chief political commentator of The Times reviews former spin doctor Lance Price's book 'Where the Power Lies - Prime Ministers v The Media', and enjoys its thoughtful balance on the role of the press.

04 Mar 2010 10:59

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Paul Singleton, The Hyde Group

How housing associations could form a hub for effective public service delivery and tackling closely-related issues of poor housing, health and low income

04 Mar 2010 10:26

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