Diane Abbott: Labour upholds respect for refugees and the importance of family life
In my recent speech on Labour values and immigration, I outlined that under a Labour government parents or…
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The UK can offer sanctuary to the most vulnerable children in Europe – we must act
Mohammed* is a ten year old boy from Afghanistan. He spent the past six months sleeping in the…
We need urgent government action to ensure abuse survivors are safe
On International Women’s Day last week, women from all backgrounds came together both to celebrate how far we…
Poverty keeps growing – and the Tories are still in denial
The last eight years of policy have been a lesson in how to create the perfect conditions for…
Solidarity between university staff and students is here to stay
Over the last four weeks, approximately 42,000 university staff across 61 UK universities have been on strike. During…
Carolyn Harris: Fixed odds betting terminals are a danger to the most vulnerable
I have been campaigning to see the stake that can be wagered on fixed odds betting terminals (FOBTs)…
Labour’s challenge? No more Palestinian children like Ahed Tamimi
The pictures of16-year-old Palestinian teenager Ahed Tamimi slapping an Israeli soldier in the face went viral. Since…
Shami Chakrabarti: Only radical solutions can scratch the surface of gender justice
Imagine a Martian falls to Earth tonight. Let’s say Martians are sexless and completely unaccustomed to sexual or…
Nick Thomas-Symonds: How to protect national security after Brexit
In her much-trailed “Road to Brexit” speech of 2 March, Theresa May made only a passing reference…
Richard Leonard: We will be true to our radical roots and return Labour to power
Last Saturday I gave my first speech as leader to the Scottish Labour Party conference in Dundee. It…
