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Defence spending is an insatiable beast. John Healey is right to tame it

The MoD grossly overspends then claims poverty. It’s high time it was treated as just one part of a progressive government, says John McTernan, former special adviser to the Ministry of Defence

The Guardian - UK · Aug 31

Al Carns blasted for 'disgracefully smearing' Troubles victims with IRA comment

A FORMER advisor to Tony Blair has blasted a potential Labour leadership challenger for “disgracefully smearing” victims of the Troubles.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 17

‘He’s a natural’: Andy Burnham’s allies give his social media style a thumbs-up

Labour MPs and PR experts praise his refreshingly forthright replies that are a marked contrast to Keir Starmer

The Guardian - UK · May 22

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In the midst of crisis, what should the PM do next? Be a statesman abroad and courageous at home

The Guardian - UK · Mar 17

This 10-point plan would allow Keir Starmer to get a grip on his government. He should read it and fast

Things are terrible right now, but he has a radical manifesto to draw on, a landslide majority and breathing space. He must seize the day, says former Labour party adviser John McTernan

The Guardian - UK · Feb 11

Who does new year Keir look like after his reset? Last year Keir – and that’s a huge problem

This weekend’s lengthy BBC interview was a great opportunity to show vim and a new vision, but once again process and stock phrases won out, says political strategist John McTernan

The Guardian - UK · Jan 5

Benefits crackdown 'doomed to fail', warns senior Blair-era Labour figure

PLANS to crackdown on disability benefits including PIP and Universal Credit are doomed to fail, a senior Blair-era party figure has warned

The National (Scotland) · Mar 11, 2025

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Voices: A cabinet reshuffle is coming: will it include Rachel Reeves?

COMMENT: MPs often say that they are not interested in the tittle-tattle of who is up and who is down, but they always are. And, notes John Rentoul, the growing speculation shines a light on ministers’ performances so far

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2025

Should Starmer worry about Elon Musk’s attacks on his government?

The Independent looks at how seriously Sir Keir Starmer should take the threat of Elon Musk, and how much time he should spend hitting back at the billionaire’s outbursts

The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2025

Reeves says farmers must help fund NHS as she refuses to back down ahead of mass protest

Chancellor says farmers must pay ‘fair share’ as thousands descend on London for a major demonstration

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2024

Starmer doubles down on ‘tractor tax’ claim ahead of huge protest

Critics claim new tax grab will destroy family farms, which make up around two-thirds of Britain’s agricultural base

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024

Anas Sarwar challenged as ex-Labour adviser claims 'we don't need small farmers'

SCOTLAND’s Agriculture Minister has called on Scottish Labour to clarify whether a senior Labour figure speaks for them after he said “we…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 12, 2024

Ex-Tony Blair adviser sparks fury after 'we don't need small farmers' comment

A FORMER senior adviser to Tony Blair has said “we don’t need small farmers” during a discussion on GB News.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 12, 2024

PM ‘totally disagrees’ with ex-Blair aide’s claim UK does not need small farmers

Former political adviser John McTernan said the Government should ‘do what Margaret Thatcher did to the miners’ to protesting farmers.

Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2024

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The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2024

Keir Starmer disowns top Blair adviser over ‘we don’t need small farmers’ rant

John McTernan, who served as Tony Blair’s political secretary, sparked fury as he said family farming is ‘an industry we can do without’

The National (Scotland) · Jul 7, 2024

SNP fume over Labour veteran's 'Unionist powerhouse' claim

CLAIMS that Labour’s GB Energy plans will be “the powerhouse of a new Unionist project” prompted fury from the SNP.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 5, 2024

Keir Starmer launches 'new Unionist project' with Saltire message to Scotland

“A NEW Unionist project.”

The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2024

What should Labour learn from Sadiq Khan? Take a stand – and don’t back down

The capital’s mayor stood his ground on principled, progressive policies – and won, says political strategist John McTernan

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The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2024

Labour has one big spending plan, and it is making a hash of it. It must communicate better than this

The only real problem with the green prosperity fund is its name. It is an industrial strategy. Name it plainly and sell it, says political strategist John McTernan

The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2023

A word to the wise, Keir Starmer: whoever advised you to praise Thatcher got it wrong

He’s avoiding complacency, but there’s little point chasing diehard Tories. Focus on offering everyone else real change, says political strategist John McTernan

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2023

Keir Starmer: Labour in power would not ‘want to diverge’ from EU

Party leader says he doesn’t want lower environmental and food standards than in Europe or to reduce workers’ rights

The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2023

‘It’s been a good week’: Labour buoyed up by slick reshuffle and Tory woes

Party off to promising start to new parliamentary term but knows it cannot be complacent

Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2023

Labour’s Rachel Reeves heckled for ruling out tax rises for the rich

The shadow chancellor got a rowdy reception from the FT crowd

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2023

Rishi Sunak is plotting to make this the net zero election. That’s great news for Labour

Australian conservatives’ dismissal of the climate crisis was a huge error. Keir Starmer should make the most of this moment, says political strategist John McTernan

Evening Standard · Jul 6, 2023

Liz Truss is a figure of fun at Westminster’s biggest party

Also at the Spectator summer party: Suella Braverman’s summer plans, Labour beef and the future of the magazine itself

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