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Has Ed Miliband smelt the coffee?

August 5, 2010

Richard Darlington writes for The New Statesman, arguing that the next Labour leader is going to need to completely rebrand the party.

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It’s time to wake up and smell the coffee

August 5, 2010

Richard Darlington writes for Labour Uncut, arguing that Labour needs to rapidly repair the damage done to the party’s brand.

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The right didn’t win but the left did lose

August 3, 2010

Richard Darlington writes for Left Foot Forward, arguing that while the right resonated with public opinion on the role of the state, the Conservatives do not have a credible alternative. Labour must provide this alternative, rather than waiting for voters to ‘come home’.

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Labour voters lost faith in the state

August 3, 2010

Richard Darlington writes for the New Statesman arguing that Labour voters lost faith in the state.

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Housing policy isn’t sexy, but it’s vital for Labour’s renewal

August 2, 2010

Richard Darlington writes for Comment is free arguing that housing policy will be central to Labour’s renewal

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The best way for Labour to renew is through a frank and open exchange of ideas

July 27, 2010

Alan Lockey writes for Left Foot Forward arguing that Labour needs a frank and open exchange of ideas.

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Labour’s renewal must transcend tribes to put voters, not members, first

July 27, 2010

Richard Darlington writes for Labour Uncut stating that Labour must satisfy the demands of voters, not just party members.

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Common ground emerges between Labour’s warring tribes

July 26, 2010

Richard Darlington writes for the New Statesman stating that Labour’s tribalism is beginning to recede into the past.

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Emerging consensus on Labour’s future

July 26, 2010

Joe Coward writes for LabourList stating that there is an emerging consensus on the future direction of the party.

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Never stop reforming

July 26, 2010

Richard Darlington writes for Progress stating that Labour needs a new reform agenda.

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Labour’s future

July 26, 2010

Jonathan Rutherford writes for Compass arguing that Labour needs a new political economy.

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Ideas not personality should top Labour agenda

July 16, 2010

Richard Darlington writes for LabourList stating that less personality and more policy is what Labour needs to build trust.

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