David Lammy MP gave a Fabian speech last night 'Lessons from America' arguing that both the Obama and McCain campaigns have important lessons for Labour. I think it is one of the most candid political speeches given by a government minister in the last year.

Do we need to change the culture of our party and politics? And how would we do that in practice?

David Cameron wanted to be Barack Obama last week. But is he really Mitt Romney?

It is far too early to write Hillary Clinton off. Today, she is probably still the favourite and frontrunner for the nomination. But she may not be after New Hampshire. Taking the theme of 'change' from Obama will be difficult.