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Today we officially launch Tech for Labour. We are a grassroots network empowering tech talent to volunteer for change. We match this tech talent to Labour candidates for local, national and regional elections. Our overriding mission is to…
Carillion is a tragic situation for the workers and families affected by the latest corporate mess. It has an impact locally and nationally. Senior executives and the fat cat bosses rake in huge bonuses at our expense but have left a trail…
It’s been my dream to work as a doctor in our NHS for as long as I can remember. As a third year medical student, I’m now working my way towards it. I believe passionately in a publicly owned and publicly run health service - a commitment…
As a longstanding Labour Party member in the west Midlands from a BAME background I’m writing to let you know why I’m standing for Labour’s national executive committee (NEC); to tell you who I am and what drives me. The increase in member…
Young Labour Conference: a national meet-up of some of our party’s most active, enthusiastic and passionate members under the age of 27, took place this weekend in Coventry. Much about what happened was noted in the media, much of the…
The introduction of one-member-one-vote was a crucial step towards democratising Labour’s leadership process, giving every member - regardless of whether they are an MP, a councillor or a grassroots activist - an equal say in who leads the…
I am 70 and was raised in a two-up-two-down damp council house in Lancashire by my mum and grandma along with my brother. Our father had deserted us when I was a baby. There was no bathroom, outside toilet, hot water or central heating. I…
Having spoken with constituents in Uxbridge and South Ruislip during the general election, a recurring theme emerged. Have you seen your current MP, Boris Johnson, in the last two years? No, he’s been AWOL (absent without leave). Has he…
LI am a maths teacher, I have been a maths teacher for the best part of 12 years in various schools across Essex and here is a fact that won’t come as too much of a shock to you, I love maths. Throughout my career to date I have taught…
No teacher came into work last Thursday planning to take it easy in light of the government’s decision not to scrap the public sector pay cap. Like nurses, teachers have a duty of care for those individuals who are entrusted to us. However…
On June 8 at 11.30pm I arrived home after a day of campaigning. I started to say hello to Julie, my wife, and to describe an incredible day. I had to stop talking, however, as I was about to break down and cry. I was tired and emotional –…
I seem to have caused quite a stir locally because I am standing to be the Labour MP for Brighton Pavilion. There has been lots of talk about a progressive alliance and Brighton has been one of the focal points. This is partly because the…
