Johnson’s obesity strategy does nothing to address the causes of poor health and diet
For a moment in time back in April, it seemed as if the Covid-19 pandemic were about to…
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Shelly Asquith’s TU-esday round-up: Change at the top of unions and grassroots action
It’s all change at the top of the unions. You likely will have read reports about the three…
Labour calls for more targeted support as unions demand change to sick pay
The government has unnecessarily found itself in a big mess over a poorly-communicated, ill-thought-out coronavirus decision – stop…
Labour’s class of ’45 remembered
In March 1976, Harold Wilson shocked the world by announcing his resignation as Prime Minister. In an address…
Labour councils are leading the way on housing. The government must follow
Southampton’s Labour council plans to build its way out of the pandemic crisis. In July, the council approved…
Basic income must become part of a new settlement, for a new post-Covid age
I read with real interest Anna Coote’s article earlier this week, which questioned the arguments and assumptions behind…
Let’s draw a line under the traumas of recent years
As parliament rises for the summer recess, there can be little doubt that the political challenges for the…
This recovery is no green new deal
With the words ‘build back greener’, the government has signalled an intention to put sustainability at the heart…
How my inclusive local party supports me as a transgender man
Being transgender is difficult, even on the left. However, it is not all doom and gloom. My Constituency…
“Build better but not back” – John McDonnell’s full speech
Below is the full text of the speech delivered by Labour MP John McDonnell at the launch event…
