Forget the soap opera, let’s get back to policy, starting with animal welfare
With Labour conference in full swing, one of the traps we need to beware of is treating politics…
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Accept the referendum result, fight for a fair Brexit and try to halt austerity – John McDonnell’s speech to conference
This is the full text of the speech given by shadow Chancellor John McDonnell at Labour conference today.…
Terrorism, Trident and veterans’ place in Labour – Clive Lewis’ speech
Clive Lewis MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Defence, speaking at Labour Party Conference 2016, said: Conference, as…
The fight for a flexible pension age is at the heart of the battle for a fairer Britain
A significant number of British workers cannot work until 65 years of age before they can retire –…
Britain needs Labour but we don’t have a God-given right to exist – Carwyn Jones
This is the full text of the speech by Carwyn Jones, Welsh Labour Leader and First Minister, at…
“Labour will take back control of our railways” – Andy McDonald speech
This is the full text of the speech given by Andy McDonald, shadow Transport Secretary, at Labour conference…
“Jeremy had an impressive win… and I stand in solidarity with Labour staff”
Iain McNicol, General Secretary of the Labour Party, speaking at Labour Party Conference 2016, said: Thank you, conference. Firstly,…
Richard Angell: It is clear Corbyn does not know how to lead or unite
Yesterday the Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn was re-elected to his post. He has been in power for a…
Backing the leader or burying Corbynism? What now for Jeremy’s critics?
Jeremy Corbyn’s having a party. The attempts to dethrone the Labour leader have failed, and while the left…
“I congratulate Jeremy… but we have to turn round our dire opinion poll ratings” – Owen Smith on the result
Owen Smith, who was defeated today in the Labour leadership contest, has issued a statement: “I want to…
