Articles by Mark Hayhurst

Labour's Worst General Election Result Since 1935 Doesn't Foretell Attlee-Style Triumph

It's been said that because Clement Attlee presided over that 1935 defeat, all is not lost for Labour. If anyone is consoled by that thought, open a history book.

Lisa Nandy Says Social Conservatism is a Labour Tradition. She's Wrong

Of all the candidates vying for the party leadership, Lisa Nandy appears to have put the most thought into why Labour was so badly beaten in the general election.

Will a Post-Coronavirus Renewal of Trust in ‘The Experts’ Give Keir Starmer a Boost?

Keir Starmer has many advantages over Corbyn. But one he can easily exploit is likely to be the renewed trust in experts and expertise that will follow the pandemic.

Labour and the Patriot Game

The Labour Party has recently been advised to let the electorate know it is proud to be British. So what opportunities exist for Labour in the patriot game?