Comment - Gordon's "advisors" January 03, 2008
Have you noticed the rising chorus of concern expressed by the outriders for “new” Labour?   Columnists and former political high flyers h... [MORE]

One flew over the cuckoo's nest September 07, 2007
As President Bush persists in trying to convince an increasingly sceptical American public of success in Iraq, the British public has already decide... [MORE]

Nicaraguan Charity Trek: September 2007 June 21, 2007
In the autumn, I'll be doing a coast-to-coast walk across Nicaragua in aid of the British Heart Foundation and the Peace and Hope Trust.  Please ... [MORE]

Lies, Damned Lies and Iraq June 18, 2007
My book, offering an indepth analysis into the case for war and how it was misrepresented, is due to be published in July 2007.  A precis is belo... [MORE]

Comment: Whither Labour? May 30, 2007
Five years ago, I attended a seminar chaired by the Chancellor, at which I was to open up a discussion on tackling inner city deprivation.  The... [MORE]

Why I'm backing Jon Cruddas for Deputy Leader of the Labour Party May 09, 2007
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dk8ArQFVQDI... [MORE]

Politics for Adults March 12, 2007
Hour long interview with Iain Dale for 18DoughtyStreet.com   http://doughty.gdbtv.com/player.php?h=7b5df96906bf282114cb16767db98559... [MORE]

Denham has integrity: Clarke and Milburn are right to call for a policy debate, but what about a leader with principles? March 01, 2007
We are told by Charles Clarke and Alan Milburn that a great debate about Labour's direction is needed. That is as true now as it... [MORE]

Book Review: "What's Left" by Nick Cohen February 12, 2007
  “What’s Left?” asks Nick Cohen in his virulent polemic against what he describes as the “left”.   This is at the root of my diffic... [MORE]

An eerie silence January 04, 2007
An eerie silence Tony Blair has been unusually quiet on the subject of Saddam Hussein's death - perhaps he finally realises what his legacy will ... [MORE]