‘Manchesterism must reach beyond the city regions’
Economic growth was the central mission of Labour’s 2024 manifesto. It was the change Labour was elected to…
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Selection process unclear as Labour opens Old Bexley and Sidcup applications
Labour has opened applications for the Old Bexley and Sidcup candidate selection after the death of Conservative MP…
Conservative MPs block Barry Gardiner fire and rehire bill by majority of 63
Conservatives have defeated a ‘closure motion’ – by a majority of 63, with 188 of all MPs voting…
The reality of fire and rehire shows why every MP must back Barry Gardiner’s bill
In my 34-year employment at Clarks, I have never taken a day off sick. That was, until five…
Unite policy conference backs new voting system for UK general elections
Unite has passed a motion at its policy conference today that commits the Labour-affiliated trade union to opposing…
It’s Friday, but the focus is on parliament with fire/rehire and assisted dying bills
Keir Starmer has accused Boris Johnson of “selling out working people” by whipping Conservative MPs against legislation to stop…
The carefully drafted assisted dying bill would help many avoid unnecessary pain
Around the world, 200 million adults will soon be able to legally access medical assistance to die in…
Johnson accused of “selling out” working people by opposing fire and rehire bill
Boris Johnson has been accused by Keir Starmer of “selling out” working people as the Prime Minister is…
The nationality and borders bill is cruel – and will have dire consequences
MPs have returned to parliament this week, and it is expected that they will soon be considering the…
Daily new Covid cases could reach 100,000 – but no ‘plan B’ for now
Daily new Covid cases could reach 100,000, Sajid Javid has warned. The seven-day average is currently 38,000. “This…
Let’s build a new economic settlement based on a wealth tax – here’s how
When you sit down and think about it, there is quite a difference between wealth on the one…
