Adam Terry

Fixing the foundations of the state

Beneath the political theatre of the Chancellor's statement to the Commons yesterday lie some fundamental questions about how the state operates.

The King’s Speech: Laying the foundations of national renewal

The King’s Speech is a chance for the government to lay out its priorities for the parliamentary session ahead. But for the new Labour administration,

Election 2024: How do the party manifestos measure up?

From a Conservative manifesto emphasising 'stability' to a new model of mission-driven government with Labour, we unpack what last week's party manifestos mean for the

Laying down the law: legislation and the preparation for power

This parliament has seen standards and the quality of legislation deteriorate significantly. But do Labour's plans to do things differently measure up?

Into Power – Lessons from Labour’s US and Australian sister parties

What lessons can Labour learn from the US Democrats and Australian Labor to ensure a smooth transition to power?

A year of choice – for voters and politicians alike

We have entered, as Keir Starmer put it last week in his now-traditional early January speech, “a year of choice”.