“Show working people whose side you are on”
My message to the government from this year’s TUC Congress was simple: show working people whose side you…
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John Denham: Labour must win England – so why isn’t it in the democracy review?
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Brexit doesn’t mean Theresa May will reach her net migration target
Public concern about controls on immigration helped fuel support for the Leave campaign. Brexit would enable the government…
Brexiteer Frank Field loses vote of no confidence by local party
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Her CLP has no confidence in her. It’s time for Kate Hoey to listen
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Jude Kirton-Darling: No deal Brexit looms. When will May get her house in order?
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Luciana Berger: A humane response – putting mental wellbeing at the heart of the NHS
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