The coming to power of the First Labour Government in January 1924 was an important event in British history, marking the first time that Labour, a democratic socialist party committed to radical social change, attained national office. The product of…

One of the great failings of the European centre-left has been its inability to effectively capitalise on the anger felt by ordinary citizens over the austerity measures implemented throughout the continent since the global financial crisis of 2008. The majority…

The European republic of Italy faces a difficult situation at present, confronted not only with an economy in the doldrums, but with many of its young people either without a job or having gone abroad in search of employment. But,…

For decades, the politics of southern Europe has closely matched that of the United Kingdom’s, characterised by two dominant parties of Left and Right competing with each other for power and influence. Events of the past few years, however, have…

With the 2015 general election six months away, and Labour and the Conservatives almost neck-in-neck in the opinion polls, the chances of there being another coalition government look increasingly likely. The comment made by Lord Prescott during the last Labour…