‘What Batley and Spen taught me about standing up to divisive politics’
The Batley and Spen by-election in July 2021 has been described as one of the most unpleasant of…
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Dawn Butler to take time off to recover following breast cancer diagnosis
Labour MP Dawn Butler has announced that she will be taking time off to recover after being diagnosed…
“Go back to the drawing board” on cost-of-living support, Starmer tells ministers
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Ministers push for academisation with “smoke and mirrors” white paper
Ministers will unveil the schools white paper today. Central to the plan is a push for academy trusts…
Sunday shows: Jonathan Ashworth brands Rishi Sunak “Mr Tax”
Sophy Ridge on Sunday Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Jonathan Ashworth accused Rishi Sunak of “playing games” and…
This Mothering Sunday, give the gift of labour representation across the UK
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TUC: How the labour movement aims to facilitate peace and justice in Colombia
Figures from across the labour movement will gather at a reception organised by the Trades Union Congress and…
Labour “counter-narrative” to levelling up key at next election, says Dan Jarvis
Labour MP and mayor Dan Jarvis has argued that if his party can deliver a “counter-narrative” to the…
Charlie’s Law: a landmark victory for palliative care, with cross-party support
Back in March 2020, I originally tabled Charlie’s Law as a private members’ bill because I knew that…
Want to break the law? No problem – if you can pay off the victims afterwards
P&O knew it should have consulted with unions before sacking 800 workers, but chose not to. In an appearance…
Labour success in City of London election sees vote share double in one ward
Labour has retained all five of its seats in the City of London election, including more than doubling…
