…ivism’, in contrast to the theory-based so-called progressivism promoted by some in the ‘New Left’. To practice a truly ‘practical progressivism’, I think the key is to engage with all sorts of interesting ideas, without theory-based preconception. That means being open-minded about ideas and solutions from all across the political spectrum, finding common ground where we can, and always keeping our focus on what is the best, most likely to be effective, way to solve the problems in front of us. This is why, going forward, I will be engaging with ideas, problems and solutions as they come, and…