PMQs: Johnson fails to grasp what we all know: solidarity matters in a pandemic
The leaked clip of Downing Street staff joking about a rule-breaking Christmas party dominated PMQs today as expected.…
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As rule-breaking scandals continue to break, Johnson’s charm is wearing off
Several rule-breaking events stand out in the pandemic. The Barnard Castle eye test, for example, and Matt Hancock’s smooch with an aide.…
Harriet’s legacy as she steps down at the next election: we’re all Harmanites now
No sooner have we come to terms with the very difficult – if understandable – news that Margaret…
Children are being priced out of British citizenship – it’s unjust and must change
In the 2019 Conservative leadership election, Boris Johnson claimed: “I want everybody who comes here and makes their…
Labour’s response to the inevitable ‘coalition of chaos’ charge is all wrong
As allegations of Tory corruption and incompetence go up, their poll lead goes down. The two main parties…
To oppose the nationality and borders bill, we need working-class solidarity
Boris Johnson’s government is one that holds the working class, in all its diversity, in utter contempt. And…
No ‘progressive alliance’ in Paterson seat as Labour refuses to give up fight
Dominic Raab is under fire again for his mishandling of the Kabul evacuation. The former Foreign Secretary, recently…
Tory disregard for the rule of law and human rights is a danger to us all
“They have broken the law, the prorogation of parliament. They have broken treaties, I have in mind the…
Our vision for the future of work beats low-wage, low-growth conservatism
Recent minor poll leads have Labour supporters dreaming of a return to government. But if we really want…
Tensions rise in Labour as Angela Rayner aide suspended
Keir Starmer’s overhaul of the Labour frontbench was a success on its own terms: the leader made lots…
