Tag: manifesto
Best when we're boldest
I would like to here suggestions for policies, because this is the only possible way to break Cameron. We can show up this hard-right oppertunist charlatan, while coming up with progressive, yet pragmatic policies. I am particuarly interested to hear policies submitted by the New Labour wing of the party.
What is clear, and must be necessary for any policies proposed, is that we need to win as a broad coalition. Trade unionists, Working class socialists, Metropolitan liberals, Social democrats, Democratic socialists, other associated progressives and the white working class, as well as minorities in this country, whether homosexuals, different ethnic groups etc. That is how Labour can win. I also agree with Jenni Russell, in that a leadership contest must be held, to show that a coalition would consist of people from different factions of the party, and who would contest the leadership of the party.
So, what policies would you suggest?
10p Scandal parked for now - re-unite around New Labour
Frank Field MP and many others throughout the Party almost got the job done, as thankfully Gordon Brown finally had the sense to promise to compensate those poorest people losing out from the abolition of the 10p tax rate. Time will tell if they get anywhere near adequately compensating the lowest earners. People are right to be sceptical and we must be vigilant after this catastrophe.
Labourhome Manifesto Wiki
For those who want to play about, here is the link to a space where you can start hashing out a manifesto.
Thoughts on a new manifesto: England, immigrants and the family
The Fabian Society has asked a few Labour MPs what they would propose to Ed Miliband for insertion into the party's next election manifesto. Here are the thoughts of Frank Field:
Ed Miliband writing Manifesto
The BBC are reporting that Ed Miliband has been asked to get on with writing the next Labour Party Manifesto - fuelling talking of an early election.
Winning the battle of ideas
Difficult as it is to avoid the depressing developments in the Middle East and their impact upon the national party's polling ratings, a few recent developments suggest that Labour supporters, activists and politicians are beginning to soberly chart a path towards a fourth term.
Spectre looms over pro-war Ministers
According to the Guardian, Reg Keys, the bereaved father of a soldier killed in action in Iraq, is planning to field candidates against Ministers at the next General Election under a newly-formed "Spectre" Party.


