News Burnham triumphs in Greater Manchester mayoral selection Andy Burnham has been chosen as Labour’s candidate for Greater Manchester mayor, saying he will not let Theresa… Sarah Pine 9th August, 2016, 11:15 am
News Labour set to announce winners of mayoral selections in three major cities The candidates for Labour’s metropolitan mayors in Manchester and the West Midlands are expected to be announced today… Sarah Pine 9th August, 2016, 9:59 am
Comment Soaring turnout and a shift in power: what we learnt from the NEC elections The results of elections to Labour’s national executive committee (NEC) have been seen as a huge boost to Jeremy… Conor Pope 9th August, 2016, 9:56 am
Comment Mary Glindon: The soft drinks tax will hit small firms and low income families When public health spending was transferred from the NHS to local government three years ago it was hailed… Mary Glindon 9th August, 2016, 7:00 am
News Clean sweep for pro-Corbyn left wingers in NEC elections Momentum-backed candidates have done a clean sweep in the National Executive Committee elections, winning all six places in… Conor Pope 8th August, 2016, 7:39 pm
News Labour at loggerheads with leadership as party appeals High Court ruling Labour officials have vowed to appeal a controversial High Court ruling which scrapped the January cut-off for new… Conor Pope 8th August, 2016, 5:23 pm
News Smith demands party prolong leadership contest after High Court strikes down ruling on freeze date Owen Smith has called for the leadership election to be extended following the high court ruling which has… Sarah Pine 8th August, 2016, 4:22 pm
News Boost for Smith campaign as it wins backing of Usdaw The biggest trade union so far to give its official support to a candidate in this year’s Labour… Conor Pope 8th August, 2016, 3:08 pm
Comment “I want to make Britain the workshop of the world once more” – Owen Smith speech in Newcastle It’s a pleasure to be here at Campus North in Newcastle. This region has a long and proud… Owen Smith 8th August, 2016, 2:44 pm
Comment Courtroom drama prompts confusion for Labour – and a legacy for future selections One contest. Two candidates. Too many factions. Five frustrated members – and a whole lot of chaos. The… Peter Edwards 8th August, 2016, 12:34 pm