What will the Oldham by-election result mean for Labour?
It is the Oldham West and Royton by-election today. It is one of Labour’s safest seats, with a…
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Syria intervention: MPs vote for airstrikes against ISIS
Thursday, 06.51: Final scores were 66 Aye, 152 No, 11 Abstain. The full list of how every Labour…
Ed Miliband opposes airstrikes in Syria
Ed Miliband has confirmed he is opposed to the Government proposal to extend airstrikes against ISIS into Syria.…
McDonnell promises to recognise good businesses and give them greater investment
John McDonnell will outline a new plan to recognise good business and help small companies with investment through…
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…
Labour’s Syria tensions remain fraught despite free vote
Jeremy Corbyn has warned that “there is no hiding place” for Labour MPs who vote in favour of…
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…
Alan Johnson to promise distinct Labour EU campaign
Alan Johnson will today launch the Labour Party’s official campaign to stay in the European Union, promising a…
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…
