It’s an unusually gorgeous September morning by the river. The sun is just burning through the clouds, the Thames meandering past my window. I’ve just come off a call with … Continue reading Morning thoughts on an anniversary
Hard to believe, but it’s more than 14 months since I last posted here. As for the rest of the world, it’s been a whirlwind – so just wanted to … Continue reading Well, that was quite a 14 months…
This country desperately needs a Labour Government, and we have failed to provide it. I am running for the NEC because I believe we need the Labour Party’s structures to be more accountable, effective and representative. Whoever becomes leader will need to be both supported and held to account, and stitched up factional slates are not the way to do that.
I guess when I look back, one of my overwhelming memories of the selection will be of cold. A December election is a very different prospect to Britain’s normal habit … Continue reading A cold, rewarding election that still makes me hopeful
As many of you will be aware, for the last year in particular I’ve been doing what I can in the hopes of being selected as a Labour Party potential … Continue reading What I’ve learned through running for Parliament
As many of you will be aware, I was disappointed not to be longlisted by the Labour Party’s National Executive Committee for Vauxhall. The eventual slate of candidates, however, was … Continue reading Into the election – an update
Finally, we have a degree of clarity on what the next stages will likely look like for parliamentary selection here in Vauxhall and beyond. In the next week or so, … Continue reading Running for office – what I stand for
September, and Britain’s ongoing political crisis and the party conference season are now in full swing. So, with fits and starts, is the parliamentary selection contest for Vauxhall – although … Continue reading Standing for Parliament – an update
Just over two weeks ago, I announced on Facebook I was throwing my hat into the ring to be Vauxhall’s next Labour Party parliamentary candidate. I’ve hugely valued my post … Continue reading Standing to be the next MP in Vauxhall
Originally published on Medium. Original story here. The day I broke my neck Newly injured by the roadside, Eastern Sri Lanka, September 5, 2006 [Reuters] When I woke, the engine … Continue reading Medium article – the day I broke my neck
This week was the twelfth anniversary of the crash that broke my neck. Reuters holds copyright for both the piece and video. Commentary: Covering the world, paralyzed from the … Continue reading Anniversary column and video – Covering the world, paralyzed from the shoulders down
My Reuters column this week looks at a momentous legal week for Donald Trump. But how much does that really mean? My best attempt at looking forward to the midterms, … Continue reading Reuters column: the messy lesson of Trump’s latest legal challenges
Last weekend, I was lucky enough to make it to an opening performance of Morgan Lloyd, Malcolm’s phenomenal new play “Emelia” at the Globe on Bankside. The story of Emelia … Continue reading Stories, history and the fight for the future