McDonnell backs Creasy over deselection
John McDonnell backed Stella Creasy this morning saying there is “no way” she should be deselected as a…
How (not) to do politics
Politics provokes great passions. Those involved in politics care deeply about the issues that brought them in to…
What will the Oldham by-election result mean for Labour?
It is the Oldham West and Royton by-election today. It is one of Labour’s safest seats, with a…
Syria intervention: MPs vote for airstrikes against ISIS
Thursday, 06.51: Final scores were 66 Aye, 152 No, 11 Abstain. The full list of how every Labour…
Ed Miliband opposes airstrikes in Syria
Ed Miliband has confirmed he is opposed to the Government proposal to extend airstrikes against ISIS into Syria.…
“Only a negotiated peace settlement can overcome the Isil threat in Syria” – full text of Corbyn statement
Mr Speaker, The whole House recognises that decisions to send British forces to war are the most serious,…
McDonnell promises to recognise good businesses and give them greater investment
John McDonnell will outline a new plan to recognise good business and help small companies with investment through…
Osborne is failing both the economy and the environment
As a nation, we need a vision for our future. Of the kind of economy we want. And…
Syria intervention is not party political – ultimately, it is a matter of judgement
Later today MPs will vote on whether or not Britain should join airstrikes against ISIS in Syria. Instead…
Labour’s Syria tensions remain fraught despite free vote
Jeremy Corbyn has warned that “there is no hiding place” for Labour MPs who vote in favour of…
