Sunny ‘Liberal Conspiracy’ Hundal is organising a follow-up to 2008′s successful ‘Blog Nation’ event. Details over at Liberal Conspiracy, but Sunny asks what we’d like to discuss; below the fold, then, are some thoughts. In terms of logistics, I would make three suggestions. Given the layout, it’s important that each table isn’t talking amongst itself [...]

I will be attending the New Statesman Labour leadership hustings this evening and will be live tweeting it. You can follow me at twitter.com/davecoleDOTorg or follow everyone with the #NSlabourleadership hashtag. xD.

I would like to reiterate my support for Luke Akehurst’s candidacy for Labour’s NEC. Read why at Luke’s place, Luke’s place again, Hopi’s place and Matthew’s place. There isn’t much to add to the above except that, even though I have political differences with Luke, I know his experiences at all levels of the party [...]

They certainly didn’t win the election; even if they had most votes and seats, they didn’t make a majority in the Commons. Now, we retain a majoritarian system, so a small shift in vote should produce something more impressive in terms of seats. Labour have been in government for thirteen years, we’ve had two unpopular [...]

…and I’ll cry if I want to.

Even though not too long ago I could just see, if I squinted and looked at the polls in the right way, a possibility for Labour to win a majority. Even I have now stopped clutching at straws and mixing my metaphors, and it seems at least possible that Labour will be in a coalition [...]

Now, it is entirely possible for someone’s political views to change dramatically over time. Certainly, mine have changed over the past few years. However, I think it is reasonable for someone who contests public office to be expected to give an account of such dramatic changes in political position. Dr John Marek left the Labour [...]

Luke Akehurst is running for Labour’s NEC. Read more at his place. I think he’d do a good job. xD.