John Denham: “Put Britain’s water back in your hands”? It’s England’s water!
Most LabourList readers will welcome the idea that water should be socially owned or at least run on…
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Labour’s handling of Glasgow women’s pay claims was shameful. Now Richard Leonard is fixing it
After this week, Glasgow Women’s Library will need a new display to reflect the truly historic action taken…
Richard Corbett: Why Labour MPs in Leave seats shouldn’t fear voting down a Tory Brexit
Although Labour said it respects the outcome of the referendum, that was not because we think it was…
Julie Cooper: One Tory MP wants charges for GP appointments. That won’t help the NHS crisis
The very best thing about our National Health Service? It is free at the point of delivery. In…
Richard Burgon: End of austerity? The justice department knows that’s a lie
Austerity is over. That’s what Theresa May claimed at this year’s Tory conference – but if that were…
Labour must stop outsourcing the fight against racism – and take the lead
Almost a third of British people now believe the myth that there are ‘no-go zones’ where non-Muslims cannot…
A switch to all-member meetings? Here’s why that’s a bad idea
Buried deep in the package of constitutional amendments that formed Labour’s democracy review 2018 is a small but…
Just 22% of Labour councils are woman-led. We need baby leave for councillors
Earlier this year, the Prime Minister of New Zealand became only the second head of state ever to…
Steve Reed: People power is the antidote to populism
People feel alienated and remote from politics. A decade of austerity has ripped the heart out of communities…
Rachel Reeves: To win in Yorkshire and England, Labour needs a radical plan for the whole country
Before the general election, the outlook looked gloomy for Labour in Yorkshire. Seats like Wakefield, Dewsbury and Halifax…
