A Burnham boost and a Labour crossover

For the first time in a long time, Labour looks like it has momentum. Andy Burnham’s arrival in Downing Street has not transformed the political landscape overnight, but it has changed the mood. After months of drift and declining support, Labour has seen a boost and, in some polls, even a crossover.

Burnham incoming: Labour’s reset meets the reality test 

aerial view of the houses of parliament and westminster

Andy Burnham is widely expected to become leader of the Labour Party and Prime Minister – perhaps even in time to watch the World Cup Final from Downing Street on 19 July. For Labour, it is a moment of both relief and danger. Relief, because Keir Starmer’s leadership had become a lightning rod for public […]

The Last Place Left to Be Local

In a world engineered for sameness, the ultimate luxury is no longer perfection. It is perspective: a unique point of view, a culture, still intact

A missed connection: why did the 2025 budget fail to resonate?

Measuring the mood: The pre-Budget barometer In a landscape defined by economic pessimism, frustration with the status quo, and distrust in the government, the 2025 Budget Statement has managed to deepen existing anxieties. It demonstrates the difficult situation the government finds itself in, but also the ease with which control over the narrative can be […]

The future of women’s sports needs long-term partners not quick-win sponsors

Three cultural trends brands can build on to establish lasting engagement and sustained credibility in women’s sport It’s been a winning year for women’s sport. Over 16 million tuned into the Lionesses’ win at the Euros; a record 4.1 million watched the Wimbledon women’s final; and a total TV audience of 12 million followed the […]