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Labour seems to be on track for losing it's first election in Wales in more than a century. Find out how we've gotten here, how we got there in Scotland 20 years ago, and how nationalists have been the big winners, in our latest piece.
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A History of Labour in Scotland and Wales: Failing to advocate progressive unionism? Failing to retain historic power.
When Labour reached its nadir in the Thatcher years, Scotland and Wales remained the heartland of Labour support. In 2026 they will almost certainly be out of power in both nations. How?
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February 17, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Labour seems to be on track for losing it's first election in Wales in more than a century. Find out how we've gotten here, how we got there in Scotland 20 years ago, and how nationalists have been the big winners, in our latest piece.
open.substack.com/pub/greyside...
open.substack.com/pub/greyside...
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A piece that took nearly a month to finish, more than 9000 words long and so much reading. I promise it will be worth a read to discover the history of Labours decline in Scotland and Wales, and what progressives and socialists can learn from it.
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open.substack.com/pub/greyside...
February 17, 2026 at 5:17 PM
A piece that took nearly a month to finish, more than 9000 words long and so much reading. I promise it will be worth a read to discover the history of Labours decline in Scotland and Wales, and what progressives and socialists can learn from it.
open.substack.com/pub/greyside...
open.substack.com/pub/greyside...
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Today the Greens are surging under new leader Zack Polanski. Back in 2010 they hadn't even won a seat in UK Parliament yet - found out just how they did, and learn the story of the first ever solo Green MP
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When the Green Party entered Parliament. A look back on Caroline Lucas’ 2010 campaign for Brighton Pavilion.
With the Greens surging in the polls, and an environment where they appear the main opposition to a Reform victory in 2029, let's look back at the party's most important election yet: 2010.
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December 16, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Today the Greens are surging under new leader Zack Polanski. Back in 2010 they hadn't even won a seat in UK Parliament yet - found out just how they did, and learn the story of the first ever solo Green MP
open.substack.com/pub/greyside...
open.substack.com/pub/greyside...
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My newest work in GreySidewalk gives you a full history of the campaign that brought the Green party into the House of Commons for the first time ever!
Today the Greens are surging under new leader Zack Polanski. Back in 2010 they hadn't even won a seat in UK Parliament yet - found out just how they did, and learn the story of the first ever solo Green MP
open.substack.com/pub/greyside...
open.substack.com/pub/greyside...
When the Green Party entered Parliament. A look back on Caroline Lucas’ 2010 campaign for Brighton Pavilion.
With the Greens surging in the polls, and an environment where they appear the main opposition to a Reform victory in 2029, let's look back at the party's most important election yet: 2010.
open.substack.com
December 16, 2025 at 12:05 PM
My newest work in GreySidewalk gives you a full history of the campaign that brought the Green party into the House of Commons for the first time ever!
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Its time to let a thousand DSA candidates bloom across America. Find out why Aftyn Behn's performance in TN-07 is better than just about any mainstream Democrat will admit.
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Run DSA Nationwide. A Reflection on Aftyn Behn's TN-07 Campaign
Despite what the Liberal establishment says, Tuesday night’s election proves it is time to let a thousand DSA candidates bloom.
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December 6, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Its time to let a thousand DSA candidates bloom across America. Find out why Aftyn Behn's performance in TN-07 is better than just about any mainstream Democrat will admit.
open.substack.com/pub/greyside...
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My latest writing in GreySidewalk - why you should be excited about candidates like Aftyn Behn running across the country, and why we should dismiss the arguments of those centrist Democrats who want to deride Tuesday night as an underperformance.
Its time to let a thousand DSA candidates bloom across America. Find out why Aftyn Behn's performance in TN-07 is better than just about any mainstream Democrat will admit.
open.substack.com/pub/greyside...
open.substack.com/pub/greyside...
Run DSA Nationwide. A Reflection on Aftyn Behn's TN-07 Campaign
Despite what the Liberal establishment says, Tuesday night’s election proves it is time to let a thousand DSA candidates bloom.
open.substack.com
December 6, 2025 at 12:27 PM
My latest writing in GreySidewalk - why you should be excited about candidates like Aftyn Behn running across the country, and why we should dismiss the arguments of those centrist Democrats who want to deride Tuesday night as an underperformance.
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My new piece in Grey Sidewalk: It discusses the career of Andy Burnham, and how his politics have evolved over a long Labour career to the point that he may be on the cusp of becoming the next Prime Minister.
"A man who simultaneously claims to represent the local interests of his constituency, and yet was forced on them." We explore the career and evolutions of Andy Burnham.
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Andy Burnham: The Journey of a Party Man
Andy Burnham has spent over almost 30 years in politics. Today he is being considered a next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, and he isn’t even in Parliament.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:26 AM
My new piece in Grey Sidewalk: It discusses the career of Andy Burnham, and how his politics have evolved over a long Labour career to the point that he may be on the cusp of becoming the next Prime Minister.
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"A man who simultaneously claims to represent the local interests of his constituency, and yet was forced on them." We explore the career and evolutions of Andy Burnham.
open.substack.com/pub/greyside...
open.substack.com/pub/greyside...
Andy Burnham: The Journey of a Party Man
Andy Burnham has spent over almost 30 years in politics. Today he is being considered a next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, and he isn’t even in Parliament.
open.substack.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:25 AM
"A man who simultaneously claims to represent the local interests of his constituency, and yet was forced on them." We explore the career and evolutions of Andy Burnham.
open.substack.com/pub/greyside...
open.substack.com/pub/greyside...
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Senate Democrats have capitulated on the shutdown, wasting months of time and giving up the only fight they've engaged with in Trump's second term. The only chance for Democrats now is for Progressives to attack the party and win election as change insurgents.
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It’s Time for Progressive to Launch an Open Civil War Against the Democratic Establishment
Senate Dems capitulate again. Progressives will now need to save the party from itself.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Senate Democrats have capitulated on the shutdown, wasting months of time and giving up the only fight they've engaged with in Trump's second term. The only chance for Democrats now is for Progressives to attack the party and win election as change insurgents.
open.substack.com/pub/greyside...
open.substack.com/pub/greyside...