“The East End has always been a bedrock of diversity, resilience and resistance” – Apsana Begum’s maiden speech
Thank you madam deputy speaker, for calling me to make my maiden speech in this important debate. I…
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Can Labour build its bridge on immigration?
Labour’s leadership candidates have found it easy to agree about immigration during this leadership contest. That reflects the…
Labour must not be afraid to criticise the government’s Covid-19 response
By the end of the week, there is set to be a UK ban on mass gatherings. Within…
With coronavirus, trust matters. When people are afraid, things go wrong
Coronavirus is an unprecedented medical, scientific and economic challenge. It is also the first global health crisis Britain…
This week’s Budget was getting it wrong, not ‘getting it done’
It’s been just a few days since the government’s first Budget and there’s an emerging consensus that, once…
“Let’s address the historic injustices of the British empire” – Bell Ribeiro-Addy’s maiden speech
I am truly humbled and grateful to the people of Streatham for electing me as their member of…
What new data tells us about why voters rejected Labour in 2019
The publication of British Election Study data on the 2019 general election last week went relatively unnoticed amid…
The 2020 Budget fell far short of the urgency required by our climate crisis
Early this year, the Treasury told us that this Budget would prioritise the environment. But that’s definitely not…
“We are the city where the minorities make up the majority” – Claudia Webbe’s maiden speech
First, I want to express my deep gratitude to the people of Leicester East for electing me to…
“Chancellor, you are sowing the seeds of disappointment” – McDonnell’s Budget response
Below is the full text of the speech delivered by Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell in the House of…
