Cat Smith: It wasn’t social media that brought out young people in June – it was anger over austerity
How do we get more young people involved in politics? This is a question I hear time and…
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Cat Smith: A Labour government is within our grasp – so let’s inspire young people
The general election was a huge achievement for the Labour Party and for ordinary working people across the…
Cat Smith: The young and vulnerable are at risk of being cut out of democracy as Tories use a sledgehammer to crack a nut
Yesterday in Cabinet Office questions in the Commons, the Labour Party challenged Tory ministers on their plans to…
Cat Smith: Tories must crack down on trolling to help protect democracy
Digital technology has the potential to drastically strengthen our democracy. Political parties, local councils and parliaments are now…
Cat Smith: Jeremy Corbyn’s environmental vision is what my constituency needs
Today Jeremy Corbyn launched his 10 leadership election pledges, with action to secure our environment right at the…
Parliament needs better employment practices and a recognised trade union for MPs’ staff
The news from the Liberal Democrats regarding Lord Rennard and the alleged sexual harassment of staff and aspiring…
Call a spade a spade and a Socialist a Socialist
I don’t like to begin with a stereotype, but maybe it’s because I’m Northern that I will call…
Unemployment figures show austerity isn’t working
Today marks the three year anniversary of unemployment breaking the 2 million mark, and figures out today show…
North-South Divide Widens – is it time for a North of England Assembly?
A report published this week by the Local Data Company on the number of empty shops on our…
Ideas for Youth Day
By Cat Smith, Chair – Next Generation Labour We welcome the Youth Day at Labour Party conference; it’s…
