This week the electoral mountain Labour must climb became even higher
Labour came out of 2015 having fought the election with an unpopular leader, lacking credibility on the economy…
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The Oldham West by-election – what did we learn?
I stayed up following the surprisingly straightforward Oldham West and Royton by-election last night for our traditional liveblog,…
How (not) to do politics
Politics provokes great passions. Those involved in politics care deeply about the issues that brought them in to…
Osborne is failing both the economy and the environment
As a nation, we need a vision for our future. Of the kind of economy we want. And…
Syria intervention is not party political – ultimately, it is a matter of judgement
Later today MPs will vote on whether or not Britain should join airstrikes against ISIS in Syria. Instead…
A free vote was always the best Corbyn could have hoped for
There’s a great Smiths track called ‘I Started Something I Couldn’t Finish’. Actually, I think all Smiths and…
Labour MPs give Corbyn a “lively” reception after Syria position decided
Meetings of the Parliamentary Labour Party are now never unremarkable. This evening’s saw one of the biggest gatherings…
Leaving the EU would put Britain’s economic security under risk
Terrorists bring death and destruction to the streets of Paris… Europe faces its biggest humanitarian crisis since the…
McMahon gains Momentum in Oldham
@PeoplesMomentum London thanks so much for campaigning today and throughout the campaign #IbackJim pic.twitter.com/pRVvB5FhoQ — Jim McMahon MP…
Labour is united in its belief that Britain should remain part of the EU
Over 210 Labour MPs have joined the Labour In PLP group, including the Leader of the Labour Party,…
