‘Putting our values into action: Labour should make social security work for everyone who needs it’
Whatever your political persuasion, politics at its best is about values. I came into politics to do everything…
Catherine West MP
The Russia report is finally released. The government has an opportunity to make amends
Yesterday, the long-awaited report into Russian interference in our democracy was finally released, after the decision by Boris…
Catherine West: Human rights under attack again as Colombia peace deal hangs in the balance
The Colombian peace process is finally bringing hope to the nation after decades of brutal fighting. The suffering…
Catherine West: Brexit must not be an excuse for the Tories to dismantle years of social progress
After weeks of listening to the Prime Minister declare “Brexit means Brexit”, I took my seat on the…
Labour must not give the Snooper’s Charter an easy ride
Just hours after the election result was confirmed last week the Tories announced the return of the Draft…
Local Government and innovation
These are very difficult times for the country and for councils. People are worried about their jobs, the…
What councillors want from from a Labour government
Despite its swanky reputation, Islington is actually the country’s 14th most deprived local authority area: half our children…
The New Poll Tax – Millions will pay more while Millionaires pay less
Next April, when high income earners start to benefit from the Tory–led government’s cut to the 50p tax…
Let’s listen to the doorstep and get back to what matters for Londoners
Talk from the chattering classes this week might have centred on tax, spreadsheets and rows in lifts. But…
Why I support Ken for London in 2012
By Catherine West I am proudly supporting Ken to be Labour’s candidate for mayor, and at this crucial…
