Why Labour should call for another EU referendum
Today the postponement of a debate on an anti-Brexit petition was announced. The rules are that all e-petitions…
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Carolyn Harris: How I campaigned for a children’s funeral fund – and won
Earlier this month, almost 18 months of persistent campaigning came to fruition when the Prime Minister announced that…
“A decent home is not a privilege for the few but a right owed to all” – Corbyn’s full speech on housing
This is the full text of Jeremy Corbyn’s speech today at the launch of Labour’s ‘Housing for the…
A “new start” for Labour and the finance sector – McDonnell’s full speech in the City
This is the full text of Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell’s speech at Bloomberg’s new European headquarters today, in which he…
Housing associations are at the heart of Labour’s social housing plans – as they should be
The Labour Party’s social housing green paper, published today, is a clear indicator of the party’s determination to…
Joe Anderson: Councils must be creative and bold to fight austerity – here’s how
Of course, The Beatles famously knew how many holes it took to fill the Albert Hall. Here in modern-day Liverpool,…
Tulip Siddiq: Party membership reflects a set of values – not a safe space for bigots
The formative years of my life were spent in Hampstead, in the heart of North London’s Jewish community.…
Sarah Champion: Child abuse tourism is flourishing – but we can help stop it
In 2016, Richard Huckle admitted 71 offences against 23 Malaysian children aged between 6 months and 12 years…
Everyone agrees we need larger councils in Wales – but where’s the evidence?
The Welsh local government reorganisation of 1974 created eight county councils and 37 district councils. Then 22 principal areas…
Afzal Khan: The growing Windrush crisis is shameful – Theresa May must act now
Paulette Wilson is a former cook in the House of Commons. She moved to the UK when she…
