Nothing as ’Ex’ as an Ex-MP
January 29, 2022
In the aftermath of the general election defeat, Tom avoids the temptation to feel sorry for himself and gets on with starting a new career.
Not Enough Votes
December 31, 2021
Tom's Westminster adventure ends with a decisive defeat, while everyone around him puts on a brave face.
The Frog and the Scorpion
December 14, 2021
Westminster takes a necessary back seat as Tom focuses on campaigning for a No vote in the 2014 Scottish independence referendum. No spoilers!
Spending More Time With My Family
November 12, 2021
Pressure of the job finally puts an end to Tom's front bench career, while he settles down as half of Westminster's Odd Couple. Meanwhile, the Scottish independence referendum looms ever closer.
So This Bloke Walks Into A Bar
October 16, 2021
Being appointed to – and then sacked from – Scottish Labour's front bench, to being appointed as Shadow Minister for Fluffy Animals on Ed Miliband's front bench, and everything in between.
Must Labour Always Lose? Interview with Denis MacShane
September 24, 2021
Denis MacShane is one of the most thoughtful and persuasive advocates of the European Union, but Tom is friends with him anyway. A fascinating figure who has been active in the labour movement for more than 50 years, his latest book, "Must Labour Always Lose?" asks why the party has been so electorally unsuccessful in that time and suggests some ways to improve its chances.
David
August 10, 2021
Following the death of his closest friend at Westminster, Tom makes the most important political decision of his career.
The Triumph of Fredo Corleone
July 30, 2021
In the aftermath of the 2010 general election, Labour proves to be the natural party of opposition, while Tom continues his self-sabotage of his own political career.
The Coalition of Losers
July 21, 2021
It's 2010 and thirteen years of Labour government finally come to an end, but not without an intense level of drama involving a final coup attempt, a newspaper campaign against Tom personally, and some prime ministerial name-calling hijinx on the campaign trail.
