Latest from the campaign

A Britain That Can: what an SDP future would look like

How Britain became a country that can’t, and what an SDP future would look like. Eight and a half minutes.

Five million pounds

Six hours of hustings, seven minutes on money: what it will take for the SDP to compete, and who will fund it.

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Rofe in conversation with Clouston

William and I talk about a Britain that can, the party and what comes next. Watch the film or read the full transcript.

On Scarborough

What Scarborough taught me about the party, and the first four things I'd do as leader.

What we heard: Campaigning & Candidates

Where to start, why we can’t send everyone to one seat, and how to get into local networks. One proposal changed, and the first steps are set.

What we heard: Communications & Brand

Simpler messages, a confident position, and saying the same thing every week. Members tested the plan, and three proposals changed.

What we heard: Funds & Fundraising

Have we tried this before? Why would seed donors give? How does funding become growth? Members tested the plan, and several parts changed.

How British politics is paid for

Some numbers on how British politics is paid for, and why the way a party raises money decides its future.

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Launch speech