A blog by Luke Akehurst about politics, elections, and the Labour Party - With subtitles for the Hard of Left. Just for the record: all the views expressed here are entirely personal and do not necessarily represent the positions of any organisations I am a member of.
This blog was already part of the Ed Miliband fan club after his impressive speech (earning a standing ovation) at Labour Party Spring Conference in 2008.
posted by Luke Akehurst at 12:26 pm
Labour MP for North Durham since 2024. Labour Party activist since 1988 - firmly on the moderate wing of the party. Member of Labour’s NEC 2010-2012 and since 2020. National Secretary of Labour Students 1995-6. Parliamentary candidate for Aldershot (2001) and Castle Point (2005). Hackney Councillor (Chatham Ward) 2002-2014, Labour Group Chief Whip 2002-09, Chair of Health Scrutiny 2010-2014. Dad. Unite and GMB union member. All views expressed in a personal capacity. The rest will become evident from reading the blog.
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Political Courage?
On the day I listen to the service of Remembrance for the passing of the Great War veterans I wonder if the word "Courage" is applicable.
If this maladjusted and frankly weird individual had any courage he'd demand Brown stands down for the benefit of others.
All others...
5:09 pm, November 11, 2009
I disagree with his view on this issue. It makes me less likely to vote Labour next time.
11:45 am, November 12, 2009
Luke
Read Dieter Helm before noting acts of political courage on energy. This isn't even close to providing the political and regulatory framework (not to mention guarantees to pick up the tab on waste) to get new nukes built.
EDF will however be cracking open the champagne. BE now appears like a very good (one might say) monopolistic bit of business. That decision was a great piece of 'political courage' from Darling on that occasion.
That said, Miliband (the younger) is good news for Labour. Can't disagree with that.
4:41 pm, November 12, 2009
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