Labour has avoided a “wipeout” – but media have distorted Jeremy, says McDonnell
John McDonnell mounted a staunch defence of Jeremy Corbyn this morning after Labour posted a series of local…
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8.30am latest: Labour loses more than 100 council seats as early results come in
Labour has suffered heavy losses in early results from the local elections as the Tories made strong gains.…
An “ex-politician” but not yet a retired one – five things we learnt from David Miliband’s latest interview
David Miliband has described himself as an “ex-politician” in a candid interview with Spear’s, an upmarket magazine for…
Poll puts Labour 19 points behind Tories
The Tories have increased their lead over Labour, according to a new poll. Theresa May has driven her…
Who are the Labour candidates today?
The polls have opened in local and mayoral elections in England, Wales and Scotland. Several big-hitters from the…
Woodcock confirmed as Labour candidate as Corbynistas fail in deselection bid
John Woodcock will fight again for his Cumbria seat under a Labour banner after the failure of a…
How newspaper novice Osborne tackled his first day at the Evening Standard
It was the most unlikely, and controversial, appointment in the print media for a generation. Now, however, the…
Put action on global poverty at heart of manifesto, Fabians tell Corbyn
Jeremy Corbyn must use Labour’s manifesto to pledge action on tackling global poverty, protect the environment and deliver…
Even if it doesn’t love him the Labour Party must learn to live with Tony Blair
How do you cope with the presence of Labour’s most electorally successful leader and the man who delivered…
Labour will not raise taxes on “middle and low” earners, vows McDonnell
John McDonnell today vowed that Labour would not raise taxes for “middle and low earners”. The shadow chancellor sought…
