Section: Progress Magazine Articles

As a staffer for a member of parliament, how do you organise a parliamentary office or write a speech to be delivered in the chamber? Who do you call when you are flying solo and have managed to lose 50 constituents somewhere between Westminster Hall and the tea room?...

The trade union bill must be defeated The record books will show that this government’s first major act of parliament has to been to attack the right to strike – a fundamental British liberty. The trade union bill is the biggest threat to unions and collective...

This fascinating collection of essays is a timely reminder of Keir Hardie’s sheer achievement of founding the Labour party and the doggedness and courage it took. Essays emphasise his moral voice, the depth of his determination to overcome adversity, his Christian...

The success of centre-left reformers hangs in the balance The centre-left is in retreat across Europe, but there are glimmers of hope. In Italy and France, our sister parties are in office. Prime ministers Matteo Renzi and Manuel Valls are tackling some of the...