Labour's education revolution, to stop huge numbers of pupils leaving school without essential qualifications, is a policy pitched perfectly to Britain.
Keir Starmer’s first in-person speech as leader at his party’s conference today will sensibly speak to the entire nation rather than merely a gathering in Brighton.
Because the votes that count most are those of men and women who deserve a better life.
And they include former supporters who Mr Starmer must win back if Labour is to gain power after successive poll defeats since 2010.
With the gloss coming off a reckless Boris Johnson and his misfiring Tory Government, the Opposition leader must seize his golden opportunity on Wednesday afternoon.
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By speaking to people with vision and passion, he can win their hearts and minds.
Politics is volatile. Anything’s possible.
Mr Starmer must rise to the occasion.
PM fails again
Boris Johnson’s inaction after ignoring warnings of the lorry driver crisis lays bare once again a Prime Minister dangerously incapable of decisive leadership.
That the entitled Tory prefers the prestige of being PM a lot more than he likes doing an often difficult job is a view reinforced by failing challenges and a laid-back approach.
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When, or if, life returns to normal and fuel supplies get through to forecourts, it will not be the result of an idling Johnson.
Delays on driver visas, putting the Army on standby and tackling gaps identified five years ago, in part because of the Brexit he missold, make this yet another crisis made in No10.
Hero of 1966
World Cup winner Roger Hunt’s death leaves only three surviving members of England’s all-conquering 1966 team.
He was the closest player when Geoff Hurst’s infamous second goal crashed down from the crossbar, insisting it had crossed the line.
Dubbed “Sir Roger” by Liverpool fans, English football has lost another brave knight.
