Michael Marra elected leader of Scottish Labour, succeeding Anas Sarwar
Michael Marra has been elected as the new leader of Scottish Labour, succeeding Anas Sarwar. Marra, a regional…
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Jeremy Corbyn dismisses “hysteria” over his policies and says he’ll defeat the Tories in 2020 with “people’s politics”
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How do you get a title? Cameron and Clegg dish out honours to their advisers
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Eight new Labour peers announced
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Labour needs to be a more welcoming and accessible grassroots movement for women and mothers
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Wales would pay the highest price for a Corbyn victory
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