The Lens GrinderIf we cannot afford lifelong learning, then we need to change our economic systemConservative MP Michael Gove and Liberal Democrat MP Vince Cable, who both took part in a coalition government that trebled tuition fees…Jul 3, 2017Jul 3, 2017
The Lens GrinderThe experts used to say Corbyn was ‘unelectable’ — now they’re saying politics is ‘unpredictable’.Jun 21, 2017Jun 21, 2017
The Lens GrinderThe Right no longer means might.The Conservatives’ downfall is that they believe their own myth of self-entitlement — and can’t believe that others do not.Jun 1, 2017Jun 1, 2017
The Lens GrinderImpotent in the battle of ideas, critics attack the people who grow themLet’s be frank, the PLP rebels have inflicted enormous damage on the Labour Party. The orchestrated resignations of the PLP were one thing…Sep 27, 2016Sep 27, 2016
The Lens GrinderWill democracy or autocracy prevail in Labour leadership contest?Let us put aside the deeply worrying anti-democratic purge of voters from the current Labour leadership contest for a moment to focus on…Aug 30, 2016Aug 30, 2016
The Lens GrinderElectioneering isn’t always the best way to win an electionA common refrain from the Labour rebels — repeated vociferously by John McTernan on BBC Newsnight (08.08.16) — is not just that Corbyn…Aug 10, 2016Aug 10, 2016
The Lens GrinderOwen Smith’s Offer We Can (and Must) RefuseWhat did we learn from the first Labour leadership hustings of 2016? Perhaps the main lesson, despite Owen Smith’s protestations that he’s…Aug 5, 2016Aug 5, 2016
The Lens GrinderA Question Owen Jones Needs to Answer?Many left-wing Labour supporters have been dismayed to read Owen Jones’ recent blog post demanding answers to nine questions that he claims…Aug 1, 2016Aug 1, 2016
The Lens GrinderOne pony, one voteThe last desperate days of the Labour establishment?Jul 13, 2016Jul 13, 2016
