Jim Dobbin, MP for Heywood and Middleton, has died
Jim Dobbin the Labour MP for Heywood and Middleton has died aged 73. Formerly a microbiologist, Mr Dobbin has…
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Scottish referendum: latest YouGov poll shows ‘yes’ with two-point lead
YouGov have released their latest polling data carried out for the Sunday Times, which finds that the ‘Yes’…
As NHS march arrives in London, Miliband offers words of support for demonstrators
Today, a 300-mile long demonstration to defend the NHS from privatisation will reach London. Organised by a group…
Gove is long gone but Tories are still taking school standards “backwards”, says Hunt
Tristram Hunt, Shadow Secretary of State for Education has said that the Tory policies are putting far too…
“The status quo is now not an option” – Brown lays out an argument for further devolution
This morning, Gordon Brown made a speech on the Scottish referendum where he pushed the devolution reforms that…
Commons vote to exempt more people Bedroom Tax passes
A vote in the House of Commons to reduce the number of people hit by the Bedroom Tax…
Abolish PCCs, say LabourList readers
The report into child sexual abuse in Rotherham released last week – which found that over 1,400 children…
Miliband and Brown to share platform for first time since 2010 at Scottish Labour rally
Ed Miliband will appear on a platform with Gordon Brown for the first time since the 2010 election…
Senior SNP MSP and Salmond ally encourages anti-union campaigners to disrupt Murphy event
I’m in Glasgow today as part of our coverage of the Scottish independence referendum. Anyone following me on…
David Lammy announces his intention to stand for London Mayor
David Lammy has announced he will seek the Labour nomination for London Mayor. In an interview in tonight’s…
