It's become unfashionable to celebrate political achievement, and Labour achievement even less so. And it's positively uncouth to be proud of something that this Labour government is doing. So, slam me for saying so, but I'm really proud of the NHS.

A global deal will only be possible if Britain plays its part, leading the way with other developed countries.

It's become unfashionable to celebrate political achievement, and Labour achievement even less so. And it's positively uncouth to be proud of something that this Labour government is doing. So, slam me for saying so, but I'm really proud of the NHS.

Events are moving so fast and what in one moment seems impossible, the next is happening. I'm sure historians will, in time, provide theories and analysis, but for now I think most of us simply want the tide stemmed.

Funding for sports (and the arts) are often the first things facing the chop in difficult times.

The choice between a Labour government and a Tory one is sharpening minds.

Connecting people to jobs and to each other is absolutely vital to a city's economy (and to the wider economy).