Inside Young Labour’s 2019 political school
Last weekend, Labour’s youth wing held a ‘political school’ in Birmingham for party members under 27. Attendees were…
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Air pollution: It’s time for politicians to stop passing the buck
With the local elections behind us and the metro mayor elections a year away, now seems an appropriate…
Jeremy Corbyn pushed for action on antisemitism – but was held back by bureaucracy
I recently tweeted – in defence of Laura Murray, recently appointed as Labour’s head of complaints, and her…
The UK must take the lead on multilateral nuclear disarmament
The crucial preparatory work ahead of the 2020 review of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) drew to a…
‘The opportunity to serve – that is all we ask’: Tom Watson on the late John Smith
Below is the full text of Tom Watson’s memorial lecture marking the 25th anniversary of John Smith’s death.…
A letter to Labour members… who might not vote Labour
As a Labour MP, I am keenly aware that many party members and supporters feel disappointed and frustrated…
Beyond the ballot box: Seven ways to save democracy
‘That’s democracy.’ This is the claim routinely heard as political opponents exchange verbal blows, with each side asserting…
I’m campaigning for a confirmatory vote. This is what I say to Leavers
Newcastle upon Tyne voted almost straight down the line in the Brexit referendum – 50.7% to stay, 49.3%…
Labour’s answer to violent crime: the right to economic justice
The mere suggestion that people have the right not to be exploited by an economic system that relies…
This election is about Labour values – not EU identity politics
“Some would have you believe that the values and principles you have always stood by are now obsolete,…
