Progress annual conference Articles

As Ed Miliband set out in his powerful and emotional speech to last year's Labour party conference, One Nation is a vision for Britain's national renewal which aims to give people a sense of hope that both the family they love and the country they love can have a...

Thank you for that kind reception. But it is great to be here at Progress. For nearly 20 years Progress has been an important forum for debate in our party, and it will to continue to provide that in the future. That’s why I am proud to be here today. We meet - as we...

Similarities with the 1970s abound. Labour must respond with boldness and radicalism Approaching the halfway point of the government, a significant political shift is taking place in Labour’s direction. Partly this is midterm coalition blues. But something more...

The closing session of Progress conference 2012 was a wide-ranging with a star line-up chaired by Simon Fanshawe: Jacqui Smith, Caroline Flint, Chuka Umunna and David Aaronovitch fielding questions from the audience. Jacqui Smith gave pragmatic advice to anyone trying...