A history of Militant entryism in the Labour Party
The very first article I published as a politics lecturer, over a decade ago, was a reinterpretation of…
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Hillary Clinton’s success should spur us to do more for women in the Labour Party
When Hillary Clinton made her nomination speech I found myself glued to the screen, watching a defining moment…
Asbestos is a time-bomb in our schools but the Tories have failed to protect our children
Asbestos remains a threat to thousands of children and teachers – even though the lethal risks it poses…
Our bus network has been neglected for decades. Only Corbyn is offering the solutions we need
Ask yourself this: are buses in your community better or worse than they were ten years ago? Are…
We shouldn’t dismiss manufacturing – but the real key to unlocking the North is devolution
Seven years ago, roughly, I was on the phone to my friend Jenny. My predecessor had announced his…
Politics is failing black people in the UK. Corbyn is right that we need a radical government that confronts prejudice
Ten days ago, hundreds of activists shocked Britain by simultaneously shutting down major roads across the UK, most…
Labour has a history of fighting for LGBT rights, but it must do more to improve representation
Huge strides have been made towards LGBT equality, thanks in large part to the actions of Labour Party…
Chuka Umunna: Standing up for EU citizens – people are not bargaining chips
The citizens of other European countries are human beings like the rest of us. It is a disturbing…
Jon Trickett: We need to listen to workers to stamp out exploitative practices
Work ought to be a fulfilling activity, where we are properly rewarded for our efforts, realise our full…
Corbyn vs Smith – LabourList readers react to this week’s leadership hustings
During Thursday evening’s leadership debate we asked readers for their reaction to the candidates’ hustings. Here are a pick…
