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Young progressives Articles

Has parliament’s crisis passed?

Just over two years ago in May 2009 our parliament was in a deep crisis of its own making. But it seems that the new intake of MPs have spent the last year working to restore confidence to the House of Commons, and equally with the threat of extinction the Lords have...

Social capital: Labour’s ‘big society’?

While back in March, blue Labour was being branded as the centre-left’s alternative to the warm embrace of the ‘big society’, the latest buzz is about the rebirth of social capital and growing optimism amongst leftie thinkers about how it works in Britain. Could this be Labour’s newest big idea?

Finding the cooperative solution to all our challenges

Cooperatives Fortnight provides a unique opportunity to highlight cooperative solutions to problems we face. I believe cooperative principles provide the best way to tackle many issues and as a Labour movement we should work harder to into a cooperative 21st century of empowerment.

Victory in the War on Terror?

With the 10-year anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America approaching, and the publication of the USA’s withdrawal plan from Afghanistan, is it time to declare victory in the War on Terror?

Stealth cuts hitting cities hardest

Nov 11, 2011 | Young progressives

A day after thousands of students marched in London against the well documented and unfair hiking of tuition fees, it...

Ed’s four tasks for conference

Sep 13, 2011 | Young progressives

1. Offer a clear message to the country about growth and jobs It’s not surprising that the economy is still the...

Beyond the ‘banlieue’

Aug 31, 2011 | Young progressives

Three weeks ago parts of London erupted in violence. Now, as the August lull fades, it seems that the memory of those...

Votes at 16 – an idea that made its case

Nov 11, 2009 | Young progressives

Following the UK Youth Parliament's both historic and impressive performance in the House of Commons two weeks ago,...

Cameron’s European stance smells of political opportunism and short-term political gain

Nov 2, 2009 | Young progressives

Labour promised a referendum on the European constitution. This constitution failed to become reality. Some of the...

Northern discomfort

Oct 7, 2009 | Young progressives

On my way to work in Manchester city centre at the moment I have to pass by two large banners which loudly proclaim:...

David Cameron will drive a dagger through the heart of the Union

Oct 5, 2009 | Young progressives

Born in Scotland of a Scottish mother and Irish father, raised in northern England and now living in the south of...

Hannan, Helmer and Tannock’s comments are an insult to 1.4m NHS workers and to those who rely on the NHS

Aug 28, 2009 | Young progressives

One of the reasons I got involved in politics is the NHS. I saw chronic under-funding in the late 1980s and the poor...

We must do more to avoid a lost generation of young people

Aug 25, 2009 | Young progressives

As this year’s A-level and GCSE results come out, the effects of the recession on young Britons comes into acute...

We need a new political infrastructure

Aug 3, 2009 | Young progressives

To win a general election in the UK you must win support of the centre-ground or median voters. These mythical median...

With spending cuts ahead Labour must be honest with the electorate and follow three guiding principles to set us apart from the Tories

Jul 31, 2009 | Young progressives

The result in Norwich North is yet further confirmation that Labour's Mr 10% campaigns and the investment vs cuts...

Now is the time to reform the fundamental role of an MP in our parliamentary system

Jul 14, 2009 | Young progressives

Rocked by the expenses scandal, villified by the public and the media, about to lose their lucrative second jobs -...

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