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As Labour’s only affiliate dedicated to Britains place with Europe, the Labour Movement for Europe is unafraid and unapologetic in seeking strong and close working relationships with our European neighbours post Brexit. That’s why, as…
Westminster might be the mother of all parliaments, but it is not a place that welcomes mums. Whether the absence of any formal maternity or paternity cover, the late nights, lack of hybrid working or the abuse, it's not hard to see why the…
This week a 14 year old boy – who had family in Britain waiting for him- died on a French motorway. A resident of the Calais jungle for months, he was run over trying to get into a lorry to make it through the channel tunnel. The driver…
Jessie J may have tried to argue it's not about the money, money, money, but anyone facing a well-funded opposition at an election knows all too well the difference it makes. One aspect of the leadership contest yet to be fully discussed is…
Winning political parties have three key ingredients - popular leadership, plausible policies and professional campaigns. There has been a lot of talk of the first two in the last few weeks - I think we also need to talk more about the…
Everyone has horror stories about buying, selling or renting a house. All too often the villain is the agent in the middle. Many estate and letting agents treat their clients fairly, others are exploiting the pressure caused by a shortage…
Last week George Osborne did something many would say politicians rarely do. He admitted his Government got something wrong. In announcing plans to cap the cost of credit he accepted the something that all campaigners involved in the…
It has been confirmed that Wonga has recruited a senior adviser directly from David Cameron’s team to be their Head of Government Affairs. Like many other legal loan sharks, Wonga is making massive profits from preying on consumers in…
Today’s announcement, that if elected next week Ken Livingstone will appoint Oona King as his young people’s champion, is welcome news for London. This focus on ensuring they achieve their potential can only benefit all of London’s…
Last year we buried a local kid I knew, allegedly killed by a gang it is believed may have been chasing him for his mobile phone. His suspected attackers are of the same age. His family grieve not only for a son, but for all that he could…
Living through the summer riots was the first time in thirteen years in Walthamstow I felt a sense of real fear for my community. Four months on explanations based on pure criminality or public service cuts have thankfully given way to a…
By Stella Creasy MP / @stellacreasy Tackling the problems caused by legal loan sharking is quickly moving up the political agenda - and with good reason. Every day high cost credit companies are able to lend to people at extortionate, yet…
