Why we should loudly support Rachel Reeves’ right to maternity leave
The reactionary howls that greeted Rachel Reeves’ maternity leave plans remind us that, in some quarters, although we have…
4 reasons why devolution of NHS budgets is a good idea
The recent announcement that the entire NHS health budget for Greater Manchester will be devolved to local councils…
An Irish Labour Party activist is proposing a new way forward on Northern Ireland
The Irish Labour Party will hold their Annual Conference this weekend. One motion in particular is of interest.…
Why Labour should welcome health devolution to Manchester
This week’s surprise announcement from George Osborne that £6 billion of health and care spending would be devolved to…
5 reasons why Labour’s tuition fees plan is a big improvement
I was ready to be underwhelmed by Ed Miliband’s tuition fees announcement today. In recent weeks the outlines…
Ed Miliband gives “official Labour Party position” on that dress
The debate over the colour of a dress has been today’s biggest story. By this morning, the original…
Full text: Miliband’s speech pledging tuition fees cut
Ed Miliband MP, Leader of the Labour Party, in a speech at Leeds College of Music, said: Today…
Labour confirm pledge to slash tuition fees by a third in email to supporters
As expected, Labour have today confirmed that they pledge to cut tuition fees from £9,000 to £6,000 a…
Labour has given young people a chance to shape their own futures
It is a harsh reality that too often politics responds to those who shout the loudest. We know…
Dugher stokes row with Jeremy Clarkson, brands Top Gear presenter “an idiot”
Labour Shadow Transport Secretary Michael Dugher has become embroiled in a bizarre row with Jeremy Clarkson after saying…
