Prospect: It’s time to reinvent trade unions for the age of the freelancer
According to the latest ONS figures, self-employment is now at a record high. This growth in freelancing and…
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Ian Lavery: Forget the smears – this union spent years helping miners and their communities
Eighteen months ago, a series of allegations were made against me and the Northumberland Area of the union…
A campaign which aimed to “take back control” must not mean more power for politicians rather than the people
As we get further along in the process of leaving the European Union what is becoming increasingly clear…
Genuine devolution must mean building class solidarity across borders
The case for a federal-type arrangement in the UK was made the moment that we voted for a…
Gordon Brown: North of England must come together during Brexit
Gordon Brown calls for an all-party Commons revolt to give regions and nations more powers under Brexit. Defective…
Marvin Rees: Labour must move beyond the devolution deception
From climate change and migration to inequality and democratic deficits, the political failures we witness today are inseparable…
Diane Abbott: Labour will fight the far right and oppose dog-whistle politics
Hate crime is rising. The home office statistics published this week made for alarming reading. There were more than…
Laura Pidcock: There are fines and punishments associated with most aspects of working class life
In my maiden speech, I said that parliament was an intimidating institution, not to me personally, but structurally.…
We are ready for a devolution deal – but Tories won’t listen, writes council leader
A potential devolution deal for Yorkshire has been gathering pace since 17 out of 20 local authorities formed…
Updated council by-elections: Labour holds five seats as UKIP slide continues
Labour held five heartland seats in last night’s council by-elections. Jeremy Corbyn’s party retained five wards in Nottingham,…
