News Union chief challenges Labour over “politically motivated” suspensions The trade union leader suspended from Labour – apparently over social media posts – has attacked the decision… Sarah Pine 26th August, 2016, 2:40 pm
News Corbyn: I’ll reverse cuts and deliver a “transformative vision” for British arts Jeremy Corbyn has today pledged to spend an extra £40m a year on the arts and introduce an pupil… Sarah Pine 26th August, 2016, 12:19 pm
News Labour conference still in doubt as security giant G4S snubs party plea Concerns are mounting over whether Labour conference – due to open in less than a month – will… Conor Pope 26th August, 2016, 9:56 am
News Labour donor Lord Sainsbury also funded Lib Dems as part of EU campaign Labour donor Lord Sainsbury also gave more than £2m to the Liberal Democrats, it has emerged. The former… Peter Edwards 26th August, 2016, 9:18 am
News John McDonnell claims Corbynistas “purged” from leadership contest Tensions between the Labour leadership and party officials appeared to deepen tonight when John McDonnell claimed there had… Peter Edwards 25th August, 2016, 10:11 pm
Comment Corbyn and Smith battle over Brexit but Scottish question remains unanswered The latest set piece debate between Jeremy Corbyn and Owen Smith – and the first in Scotland – offer… Sarah Pine 25th August, 2016, 9:55 pm
News Hustings in Glasgow: your views on Corbyn vs Smith This evening marks the fifth hustings between Jeremy Corbyn and Owen Smith in the battle for the Labour leadership. The… Sarah Pine 25th August, 2016, 6:30 pm
News Union chief who backed Corbyn blocked from voting in leadership contest The general secretary of one of Labour’s affiliated trade unions was today suspended from the party – meaning… Conor Pope 25th August, 2016, 5:31 pm
Comment Don’t let Boris appease the Tory right – a former diplomat writes to Emily Thornberry Dear Emily, This letter assumes that Britain will have expelled itself from the EU within a few years,… Brian Barder 25th August, 2016, 3:55 pm
News Sadiq Khan hits out at burkini ban ahead of France trip Sadiq Khan has condemned the controversial beach “burkini” ban as he travels to France today to meet his… Conor Pope 25th August, 2016, 2:26 pm