Richard Darlington Articles

Labour is looking for a leader. But a new book on ‘the language of leadership’ might not be the best place to look. Winning Minds is a reminder for Labour supporters not so much of ‘what it is all about’ but of ‘where it all went wrong’. ‘For leaders’ writes author...

First thing’s first, men should read this book. And men who read Progress should definitely read this book. Because it is intensely political, while hardly mentioning politics or politicians. It is a book about modern patriarchy but also about modern capitalism. It is...

Near-fatally wounded last year, blue Labour is back at the heart of the party’s debate. Richard Darlington talks to its key players It has been quite a journey for blue Labour. Bursting onto the scene after the party’s election defeat and proclaimed by many as its...

Development secretary, Andrew Mitchell, says it is ‘really insulting’ when critics say what he does ‘is just about detoxifying the Conservative party’. He claims ‘there is a deep passion and commitment to international development’ in his party. Whether you believe...