The New Labour Rose: dead at last?

Ever since they were surprised by Ed’s victory, the New Labour continuity brigade seem to have decided to carry on pretending nothing has changed, and maybe waiting for Ed to make a mistake. Now it’s clear they have settled on an old idea on which to make a stand – breaking the union link. They certainly choose their timing — nothing like the biggest attack on unionised employment in 25 years as an opportunity for an attack on another front – their political voice. The Left must resist it and we hope that union leaders will not mince their words in response. Continue reading →