Labour members would back tax increases on gambling, banks and wealthiest in Budget
Labour members would back tax increases on gambling, the banking sector, and the wealthiest in the Budget, exclusive…
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Austerity is based on an outright lie – McDonnell’s pre-Budget speech
This is the full speech delivered by John McDonnell today ahead of the Budget on Wednesday. Good morning.…
Labour launches investigation into Ivan Lewis following harassment claim
Labour has launched an inquiry into former minister Ivan Lewis after a woman lodged a sexual harassment complaint.…
McDonnell’s green pledge shows Labour is now the party of the environment
This is part of a series of articles in the run-up to the Budget on November 22. The…
Labour needs a tough military-style ombudsman to root out harassment
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