Burnham backs Co-op Party’s Joe Fortune as Labour’s next general secretary
Andy Burnham is understood to favour Joe Fortune to replace Hollie Ridley as Labour’s next general secretary. It…
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Louise Haigh: The rise of the far right is a chilling threat to our democracy
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Not “a penny extra” for the NHS in the chancellor’s spring statement. But why would there be? This…
Diane Abbott: Labour upholds respect for refugees and the importance of family life
In my recent speech on Labour values and immigration, I outlined that under a Labour government parents or…
Diane Abbott: An important day
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The UK can offer sanctuary to the most vulnerable children in Europe – we must act
Mohammed* is a ten year old boy from Afghanistan. He spent the past six months sleeping in the…
We need urgent government action to ensure abuse survivors are safe
On International Women’s Day last week, women from all backgrounds came together both to celebrate how far we…
Poverty keeps growing – and the Tories are still in denial
The last eight years of policy have been a lesson in how to create the perfect conditions for…
Jennie Formby and Christine Blower shortlisted for general secretary post
Jennie Formby and Christine Blower have been shortlisted for the post of Labour’s general secretary. The long list…
Solidarity between university staff and students is here to stay
Over the last four weeks, approximately 42,000 university staff across 61 UK universities have been on strike. During…
Carolyn Harris: Fixed odds betting terminals are a danger to the most vulnerable
I have been campaigning to see the stake that can be wagered on fixed odds betting terminals (FOBTs)…
