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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
