Every Labour council should sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant
In villages, towns and cities across Britain, people of all ages, races and creeds will gather today to…
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I’m in James Wharton’s constituency today – talking about the real priorities for local people
Today I will be on the Labour doorstep in Stockton – the constituency of James Wharton, the Tory…
Foster careers should be exempt from Council Tax
One of the most important things councils do is to provide a stable, loving home for children in…
It’s time to Axe the Bedroom Tax
It is often said that the measure of a civilised country is how it’s citizens look after the…
Who is Joan McAlpine to criticise Scottish soldiers for their loyalty to Britain in 1914?
For those who don’t know, Joan McAlpine is an SNP MSP (and Parliamentary aide to Alex Salmond) who,…
Sorry out of touch Tory MPs – we need a living wage
Since I was selected two months ago as Labour’s parliamentary candidate for Elmet & Rothwell, people have often…
It’s time to end job centres for the under-25s
The facts are stark. Young people have it much harder than their parents did. Over one million 16-24…
Why Cameron and Hague should cancel their round trip to Colombo
Next week the northern beaches of Sri Lanka will welcome planeloads of tourists on exclusive holidays replete with…
Labour: Go green or go home
Labour members have to wake up and smell the coal. The environment cannot be a luxury issue while…
SOS! Save Our Shipyards!
Former Labour Prime Minister, James Callaghan knew just what to do when faced by a sudden fall in…
