PM prepares to make statement as Gray report delivered to Downing Street
Six months after the first ‘partygate’ allegations appeared, Sue Gray handed her report over to Downing Street this…
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An authoritarian turn from the Tories on drug policy leaves Labour an open goal
Government plans announced at the Home Office national drugs summit last week, including the expansion of football banning…
What will it take for Conservative MPs to move against the Prime Minister?
Asked directly by Labour’s Catherine West during Prime Minister’s Questions whether there was a party in Downing Street on November…
A house needs solid foundations to stand up – and so does a plan to help renters
The Queen’s Speech finally announced a long-awaited renters’ reform bill, but beneath the headlines, it lacks any real…
The unions have a key role to play in addressing the UK’s skills crisis
Trade unions have a long tradition of supporting learning and skills at work. One of the key debates…
Ann Black: Why I’m standing to represent local parties on Labour’s governing body
Labour promises to give voters security, prosperity and respect. But local parties also need to be valued and…
Speaking to voters in Wakefield shows trust in politicians remains a key issue
“All of a sudden, it’s a massive great hurdle once again – and I’m concerned for my immediate…
The first 18 mothers who will receive a MotheRED grant to stand for selection
Parliament is yet again struggling with a toxic mix of privilege and patronage. To change that we want…
An impactful and affordable universal basic income scheme is within reach
As the cost-of-living crisis bites, Labour needs long-term structural answers to growing inequality. Basic income provides such an…
The Welsh local election results were about local rather than national issues
The headlines are straightforward: Labour gained 68 seats, the Independents gained six seats, the Lib Dems gained ten…
