What it’s like to be a school teacher during the coronavirus crisis
Teaching, the saying goes, is one-fourth preparation and three-fourths pure theatre. Over the last week, the government has…
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“Today’s debate is fundamentally about freedoms” – Jon Ashworth’s full speech
Mr Speaker, as always our thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones to this virus. We…
Whoever leads Labour next will struggle to influence EU-UK relations
The tensions between national sovereignty and the desire to open up markets in Europe that follow from European…
After years of division, let us face the future again
The coronavirus pandemic has exposed the fragility of our economy and the insecurity of our society. We have…
“Only bold state intervention will see us through this crisis” – Ian Byrne’s maiden speech
It is an immense privilege to stand in the House today as the member of parliament for Liverpool,…
Why have the self-employed been hung out to dry by the Chancellor?
After a reasonably productive Day One of social distancing at home – we went outside, the boy ate…
Coronavirus is highlighting the value of community-based politics
It seems crass to wonder what the long-term effect of coronavirus may be on British society when the…
Local government must be central to national coronavirus planning
It’s always been the case that our councils are the first line of defence. As the nation faces…
“Three proud women representing Sheffield” – Olivia Blake’s maiden speech
Below is the full text of the maiden speech delivered by the new Labour MP for Sheffield Hallam,…
How the political crisis in Israel has been affected by coronavirus
Israel is not just dealing with the coronavirus crisis but with the latest phase of its political crisis,…
