Michael Meacher has passed away, age 75
Former minister Michael Meacher has died today at the age of 75, after a short illness. Meacher was…
PMQs verdict: Corbyn controls the tempo, manner and mood of the debate
The effectiveness of Jeremy Corbyn’s relaxed PMQs style is still up for debate. The Leader of the Opposition stood…
“Being part of the European Union makes our economy stronger” – full text of Alan Johnson’s Labour In For Britain speech
Alan Johnson, leader of the pro-EU Labour In For Britain campaign, gave a speech at Chatham House last…
Devolution can be our quiet revolution
In the midst of the national chaos of politics, life quietly trundles on in the shires. Last…
Labour must ensure human rights is on the agenda for Narendra Modi’s visit
The preparations are already underway for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival to British shores in November. For…
Seumas Milne lands top Corbyn job
Guardian columnist Seumas Milne has been appointed as Labour Executive Director of Strategy and Communications. The appointment is…
Tory MPs should find their consciences and vote with Labour to protect tax credits
By Owen Smith MP and Seema Malhotra MP Today it looks as though the Tory Party are lining…
My cross-party alternative to Osborne’s tax credit cut protects the poorest
George Osborne may unwittingly have gifted Labour a detonator with which it can blow up the Tories’ 2020…
Corbyn’s comments on deselections are a welcome first step
Jeremy Corbyn’s announcement on Monday “I wish to make it absolutely crystal clear that I do not support…
Former minister resigns Labour whip
Norman Warner, a peer who served as a health minister between 2003 and 2007, has resigned the Labour…
