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Tom Watson will argue that Labour should become a Remain party aiming to stop Brexit in a major speech today. “Our members are remain. Our values are remain. Our hearts are remain. We must bring the public back into this decision and we…

Below is the full text of Stephen Kinnock MP's speech at The Convention: Never Again. Thank you for that kind introduction… It’s a great pleasure and privilege to speak to you all today. And it’s an honour to follow so many esteemed…

Jeremy Corbyn called for a general election in his response to the Prime Minister's Brexit statement today. Outlining the reasons for which Labour would not be supporting Theresa May's "new bold offer", the Labour leader pointed out that…

Below is the full text of Jeremy Corbyn's letter to Theresa May, ending the cross-party Brexit talks. Dear Prime Minister, I am writing to let you know that I believe the talks between us about finding a compromise agreement on leaving the…

Below is the full text of Tom Watson's memorial lecture marking the 25th anniversary of John Smith's death. Thank you. Dianne, thank you for that generous introduction. I want to pay tribute to your long service to the Fabian Society, to…

Tom Watson will deliver a memorial lecture today to mark the 25th anniversary of the death of John Smith, who led the party from 1992 to 1994. In an event hosted by the Fabian Society, Labour's deputy leader is expected to make a speech…

Labour has launched its European election campaign and manifesto today, with Jeremy Corbyn setting out the key policies and messages in Kent this morning. The manifesto – which includes sections on "Labour's achievements in Europe", "ending…

MPs must accept their "historic duty" and support Labour's proposal to declare an environment and climate emergency, Jeremy Corbyn will tell parliament tomorrow. The House of Commons opposition day debate on climate change, which could see…

Labour announced today that it would scrap SATs for 7- and 11-year-olds in primary schools. Below is the full text of Jeremy Corbyn’s speech, delivered this afternoon at the National Education Union conference. Thank you for that…

Jeremy Corbyn has written to all Labour MPs this afternoon, ahead of the indicative votes on Brexit options tonight. In his letter, the Labour leader acknowledges that "from Hackney to Huddersfield, there are vastly different and…

Below is the full text of Jeremy Corbyn's response to the Prime Minister's latest Brexit statement. I would like to thank the Prime Minister for an advance copy of her statement and for the meetings she has agreed to in recent days. Mr…

During Labour's emergency debate on Article 50 extension yesterday, Tory backbencher Dominic Grieve delivered an excoriating speech. While tearing into the way that Theresa May, his own party leader, has led the Brexit process, Grieve said…