We cannot shy away from the problems facing women in Northern Ireland
In 2017, women in Northern Ireland had one of the highest rate of murder by a partner in…
Louise Haigh
Why Labour is launching the Good Friday Agreement education programme
When we think of Labour’s achievements in power, we think of the National Health Service, the Open University,…
John Hume’s vision is an inspiration across these islands
John Hume was a political giant. Somehow, he endlessly gathered the strength and the bravery to make peace…
Mo Mowlam has left an enduring legacy that still resonates today
23 years ago this week, the first female Northern Ireland Secretary was appointed to office by the first…
Fearless and principled, our party and country need Lisa Nandy’s leadership
There are a lot of reasons why the day after the 2019 general election will be permanently seared…
Louise Haigh: We can’t expect the police to fill gaps created by austerity
When Theresa May stood up at the Police Federation conference in 2010 and told rank and files officers…
Louise Haigh: The rise of the far right is a chilling threat to our democracy
I first saw the ‘Punish a Muslim’ letter when a colleague sent me a picture of one…
Louise Haigh: Why we need FOI laws to cover the shadow state of outsourcing
Those in power have had a long and difficult relationship with freedom of information. And, like much that…
Louise Haigh: Tory response to terror attack shows they don’t get digital tech
As a party and a movement we know only too well, over almost two centuries, how the power…
Louise Haigh: Orgreave ruling a shameful stitch-up – but the search for truth goes on
The decision by the home secretary yesterday not just to torpedo the idea of a public inquiry into Orgreave…
