John Denham: How New Labour failed England’s deprived regions
The last Labour government brought about unprecedented constitutional reform. Yet it left England virtually unchanged. If we are…
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Manuel Cortes: Labour must campaign for Jeremy’s remain and reform vision
Theresa May’s government has become the first in British history to be found in contempt of parliament. Three…
To survive the fourth industrial revolution, small towns need trade unions
In 1979, trade union membership was at its peak of over 13 million. Almost 40 years on, it…
Ann Coffey: We must consider scrapping juries in rape trials
I held an adjournment debate recently on ‘rape myths and juries’, calling for a wide-ranging inquiry into the…
Momentum: We should – and will – do more for disabled members
Under the austerity agenda of the past eight years, disabled people in this country have seen things go…
Brexit isn’t reducing net migration. Here’s four steps Labour should take on immigration
The march towards Brexit was widely expected to lead more migrants to leave. As Theresa May claims she…
Mike Gapes: Let’s not waste our efforts on “Norway plus”
For the Brexiteers, the bad news has come thick and fast: any sort of Brexit would leave us…
“Our country deserves better than this” – Corbyn’s Brexit statement, Day One
Below is the full text of Jeremy Corbyn’s statement on the first day of the five-day Brexit debate…
We want an election now. But what would Labour’s manifesto say on Brexit?
The talk of the last week has been the possible softening of the Labour leadership’s hearts towards full-throated…
Yvonne Fovargue: Children’s services need more than a sticking plaster
Despite the severe and urgent crisis facing our councils, the government continues to cut budgets. The local government…
