Now the poetry is over: how Labour’s metro mayors can govern in prose and begin the job of changing lives
Labour mayors are now in place in both Manchester and Liverpool. The newly elected politicians have an ability to…
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Corbyn: The ‘bomb first, talk later’ approach has failed
This is an extract from a speech Jeremy Corbyn, Labour leader, will deliver at the Chatham House think…
Manifesto blame game underway as MPs and activists debate the winners and losers from a sensational leak
Labour has been convulsed by debate today over the contents of its leaked election manifesto. As the party…
From tuition fees to “fopdoodles”: what we have learnt so far in this election
With four weeks to go until polling day, we take a quick look at what we have seen…
Trident is in the manifesto – now Corbyn faces a major test in how to explain it
There is little doubt that Jeremy Corbyn’s personal commitment to unilateral nuclear disarmament will be attacked over the…
Fabians: Corbyn’s education reforms must be bigger – even if they cost more
Labour’s flagship education announcement yesterday is rather less than it seems. The £1.5bn announced for adult skills is…
Chris Williamson: The real Tory scandal is slashing police budgets while cutting taxes for the wealthy few at the top
Reported crime is rising under the Tories. Nearly every police force has seen an upsurge over the last…
Andrew Gwynne: Labour is setting the agenda while the empty Tories avoid scrutiny like the plague
This is the latest in a series of weekly election campaign blogs written by Andrew Gwynne, Labour’s campaigns…
Jon Ashworth: A vote for Labour will ensure our children become healthier, happier and more successful
The Labour movement has a proud history of giving the next generation the best possible start in life.…
The three reasons why June might still turn out to be the end of May
This has been a difficult few days for our Labour Party. With significant gains in local elections, Theresa…
