Manchesterism, Manchester and Andy Burnham
In a new Sky documentary, Sam Coates sheds new light on Andy Burnham’s time as the Mayor of…
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Often overlooked pioneer: Margaret Bondfield, elected 100 years ago today
When, in December 1923, the first three Labour women MPs were sworn in they brought something new to…
Labour speeds up selection process in case Tories plan spring election
Labour’s national executive committee has approved a sped-up selection process for parliamentary candidates, arguing “continued political volatility” and…
‘Labour’s vision for growth must have trade unions at its heart’
The Economy 2030 project, which publishes its final conclusions today, has been a wake-up call for a UK…
Starmer’s full economy speech: “Labour will offer a new deal for the public”
Thank you, Torsten. It’s a privilege to speak at an event like this, dedicated to the biggest question…
‘Formidable’, ‘pioneering’, ‘a true fighter’: Tributes to Glenys Kinnock flow in
Good morning. Tributes have been paid to Glenys Kinnock who died yesterday at the age of 79. She…
Keir Starmer economy speech today: Watch here and 4 things we learned
Keir Starmer is fleshing out what to expect from a Labour government’s economic policy in a speech at…
Selections, women’s conference, 2024 internal elections – Labour NEC report
The first national executive committee (NEC) meeting after conference always sets the party’s direction for the year ahead.…
‘How should Labour answer the immigration numbers question?’
Does Labour think that immigration to Britain should be lower? The party found the question hard to answer…
‘Labour’s public service reform plans lack clarity – and risk derailment as a result’
The crisis in public services is visible to every British citizen. Waiting lists, crumbling buildings, exhausted staff. All…
LGA Labour chief Nesil Caliskan: Party election machine ‘best it’s ever been’
“If an election was called tomorrow, as a member of the national executive committee, I feel confident that…
