In my opinion, an issue we all need to consider very strongly within the party and Labour movement. Although arguably the Labour Party itself has never really been a socialist party, it has been the only political and parliamentary mass representation that socialists and social-democrats have ever had access to, and success with in terms of implementation of ideas.

http://observer.guardian.co.uk/politics/story/0,,2147199,00.html 

"The most controversial proposal in the report, which aims to improve the competitiveness of the British economy, would see a Tory government restore the opt-out from the European Social Chapter, which was removed by Labour in 1997. Redwood will also call for EU working time regulations to be repealed."

Lord Puttnam, award winning film maker and president of Unicef UK, writes this weeks guest blog.  He talks about the importance of including digital technology in educational practice to make it more relevant to young people's lives.

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With talk from leaders of resurrecting the European constitution, Alan writes that people feel disenfranchised towards the EU. He says that Europe needs to demonstrate 'it's relevance and its governance are in touch with the modern world.' and that it must start 'bringing the public into its decision-making tent'.