This is a historic day
Imagine a society in which dinner ladies, nurses, teachers and care assistants were demonised as “vested interests” and…
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Young people – back the strikes
Today sees Britain face the biggest day of industrial action for a generation. Up to two million workers…
All change at Victoria Street
Iain McNicol announced today a “radical reform” of Victoria Street to put it on an election winning footing.…
We must avoid saying “we told you so”
Last year Labour urged the government to adopt shovel ready projects as the most effective way to get…
Osborne Bingo
In a few moments the chancellor will stand up to make his Autumn Statement. It’s hard to believe…
In defence of trade unions
Ever since the Labour Representation Committee, the Independent Labour Party, the Social Democratic Federation and the Fabians, an alliance…
Riots, disorder and social justice
Living through the summer riots was the first time in thirteen years in Walthamstow I felt a sense…
The Labour Party is a broad church – but the word ‘Labour’ still means ‘work’
The Labour Party is a broad church. We have room for everyone from Jeremy Corbyn to Tom Harris…
Ed Miliband won’t back strikes
Speaking in Croydon today, Miliband said: “Strikes are always a sign of failure but I’m not going to…
It’s time to get off the fence, Ed
It’s less than 48 hours until the biggest strikes in 85 years take place. Schools will close, immigration…
