Len McCluskey: We need a two-thirds threshold to protect EU-derived rights
Parliament should establish a requirement for a two-thirds majority in order to provide an obstacle to the rolling…
Emma Bean
PMQs verdict: A precursor to the main event – the triggering of article 50
“Sitting on the front bench, smirking at the British public.” That was Tulip Siddiq’s description of Boris Johnson,…
Most important negotiations of modern times – Corbyn and O’Grady react to A50
The country is embarking upon its “most important negotiations in modern times” today, as Theresa May triggers article…
Increased child poverty, fewer hospital beds, and parents asked to teach maths – the SNP’s achievements in government
As the Scottish parliament debates having a second independence referendum, just a few years after the last “once…
Gorton by-election to be held on 4th May
The Manchester Gorton by-election will take place on 4th May, the same day as the metro mayor and…
Labour membership falls as thousands don’t renew subscriptions
Labour have lost almost 11,000 members in the last four weeks, documents show. Last week, membership dropped by…
Sadiq Khan: Not in the EU’s interests to punish Britain for the Brexit vote
A bad Brexit deal would hurt both Europe and Britain, Sadiq Khan has said. Khan, London mayor, has…
Holyrood passes no legislation for a year, as the SNP obsess over independence
With MSPs set to debate and vote on another independence referendum bill today, more than a year has…
Osborne should step down as an MP – reader survey results
Nine out of ten readers are clear that George Osborne should not be allowed to combine his duties…
Keir Starmer: Labour has six tests for Brexit – if they’re not met we won’t back the final deal in parliament
The Brexiteers, once a minority, are now in power in the Conservative government, Keir Starmer will say today.…
