Comment What happened in the crunch manifesto meeting – Alice Perry’s latest NEC report The Labour Party general election manifesto is agreed at a special session, known as the Clause V meeting.… Alice Perry 16th May, 2017, 7:00 am
Comment Yvette Cooper: The party of workers’ rights? Just look at Theresa May’s record Who do the Tories think they are kidding? The idea that their party can ever be relied upon… Yvette Cooper 15th May, 2017, 2:50 pm
Comment We will bring back bursaries for nurses and fight for the NHS as Bevan demanded – Corbyn speech at union conference This is the full speech delivered by Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn at the Royal College of Nursing annual… Jeremy Corbyn 15th May, 2017, 11:12 am
Comment Christian Wolmar: The “fully costed” con – why Labour must re-set the agenda on spending and make the case for investment The first question asked of any politician offering a policy initiative is “How much will it cost?”, followed… Christian Wolmar 15th May, 2017, 7:00 am
Comment Working people are paying the price as the Tories hand billions to the super-rich – McDonnell speech to FBU This is an extract from the speech delivered by John McDonnell, the shadow chancellor at the Fire Brigades Union… John McDonnell 13th May, 2017, 11:42 am
Comment What I got right and wrong: the beginner’s guide to election canvassing If there were ever a time to get out and support your local candidate, it’s now. For me,… Caitlin Prowle 13th May, 2017, 7:00 am
Comment Hope at the heart of Afzal Khan’s campaign in iconic Manchester seat “I’m confident, but not complacent”, says Afzal Khan, Labour’s candidate for Manchester Gorton. He is of, course, right… Emma Bean 12th May, 2017, 4:00 pm
Comment May’s weakness in the EU creates an opportunity for Labour – but we must be willing to fight on Brexit James Smith argued on LabourList this week that those who oppose Brexit must get over it. He said… Dan McCurry 12th May, 2017, 3:00 pm
Comment This is the fourth general election in a row to be held while Britain is at war – Corbyn’s defence speech Chatham House has been at the forefront of thinking on Britain’s role in the world. So with the… Jeremy Corbyn 12th May, 2017, 12:20 pm
Comment Deals, independents and expulsions: What is going on in Surrey Labour party? A local Labour party has reduced its campaigning efforts and encouraged local supporters to instead back a doctor… Emma Bean 12th May, 2017, 12:00 pm