Despite its moral and policy challenges to Labour, the idea of basic income grows
The parliamentary backwards-and-forwards over Brexit conceals two realities: what caused Brexit and what is happening now in our…
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Brexit shows the Fixed-Term Parliaments Act is not fit for purpose. Let’s change it
To look back over the events of the two years since Article 50 was triggered is to look…
Young people are taking to the streets. Climate change cannot be ignored
Today young activists in 105 countries are striking to bring attention to climate change. We recognise that toxic…
A longer Brexit delay might involve holding European elections. So what?
Democracy and the right for us to have our say has always been at the heart of our…
“It’s time for change. People have had enough” – McDonnell’s Spring Statement response
Below is the full text of John McDonnell’s response to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement. Let me thank the…
“Not one single word has changed” – Corbyn’s speech ahead of second Brexit deal vote
Below is the full text of Jeremy Corbyn’s speech today in the debate on the EU withdrawal motion…
70 years since the Commonwealth was formed, we’ve yet to shake off Britain’s colonial legacy
Today we welcomed local school children in Lewisham to mark Commonwealth Day. Councils across the UK and Commonwealth…
May’s deal is the worst of all worlds. We must again reject it decisively
This is a crucial week for the country, the economy and for the Labour Party. Theresa May’s withdrawal…
What my experience as a social worker tells me about knife crime
When working as a social worker in my twenties, I was stabbed in the neck by a child…
Unfair trading behaviour still blights the food sector. Labour wants to fix that
During Fairtrade Fortnight, I want to highlight unfair trading behaviour that still blights the food sector and outline…
