Why we’re in the US to campaign for Democratic success at the mid-terms
Ten years ago this week, I joined a group of UK Labour activists campaigning for the Democrats in…
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Labour had an opportunity to challenge the Tory budget. We didn’t grab it
Labour’s response to the budget has been largely limited to an internal argument about whether we should pledge…
Debbie Abrahams: Millions are still worse off under Universal Credit
The Chancellor didn’t say a word about the rising level of homelessness in his budget delivered on Monday.…
All-member meetings would open up local Labour parties to the many, not the few
One-member-one-vote (OMOV) is now within reach of local Labour activists currently locked out of Constituency Labour Party (CLP) decision-making. The move will open up…
Jonathan Reynolds: Why we won’t and can’t put up tax for people earning under £80,000
Our Labour family has been holding a debate in the days since the autumn budget was delivered. Understandably,…
Lisa Nandy: We’ve got this wrong. Labour should be opposing tax cuts for higher earners
Even by Tory standards, this year’s budget was breathtaking. After eight years of austerity, with 30% of children…
Uber drivers should be treated as workers. They have Momentum’s support in court
Hundreds of agency and ‘gig economy’ workers marched through London today to protest precarious working conditions and exploitation.…
Luciana Berger: £2bn for mental health? The Chancellor is using smoke and mirrors
After his budget on Monday, the Chancellor has surely earned an honorary membership of the Magic Circle. There…
“Austerity is not ending. The Prime Minister’s promise has been broken” – McDonnell’s budget response in full
Below is the full response of John McDonnell, Shadow Chancellor, to the government’s Autumn Budget 2018. Four weeks ago…
Shelly Asquith’s TU-esday round-up: Post Offices, young footballers and ScotRail
It’s all tricks and no treats according to Len McCluskey, as Labour’s affiliates respond to the budget announcements made…
