Vernon Coaker Articles

I am often asked whether I miss being an member of parliament. The answer is no, except when issues of defence and foreign policy are being debated, when I often end up shouting at the radio, and sometimes on it. Any minister or shadow minister will tell you that one...

The drive through to Stoke Rochford Hall is stunning. Its grandeur was a little intimidating but I found the hall buzzing with energy and enthusiasm – so many young Labour activists! In this glorious place, redolent of the past, we debated the future. There were three...

If Labour wins next May it will face huge challenges If Labour wins next May, the joy of victory will be infectious. Gathering at cabinet to agree the Queen’s speech, Labour ministers will be eager to seize the chance to change Britain. We already know much of the...

George Osborne was despicable and wrong to link the case of the killing of the Philpott children to the benefits system. Many others have rightly condemned him for this. He was wrong in what he said – and he was wrong in what he failed to say. If he wanted to comment...