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The trade union movement is known for what some might see as a rosy, nostalgic view of our past. But the stories of those who have worked on the land are far from nostalgic, as trade unionists earlier this week discovered at a packed fringe…
At least 61 Constituency Labour Parties have voted to send anti-Brexit motions to party conference this year, according to campaign group Another Europe is Possible, which worked with Open Labour and Labour for a Socialist Europe to promote…
Below is the full text of John McDonnell's speech in Glasgow today. We are presented with the opportunity of a lifetime. To change the direction of political travel in the UK in a way not seen since the 1980s. Our time is coming. And it may…
The decision to prorogue parliament is controversial (and potentially illegal) for many reasons. Chief among them, quite rightly, is Brexit. Like so many others across the country, I have shifted between bewilderment and outright anger that…
Aaaaand breathe. Parliament is suspended; we can focus on the final TUC congress 2019 speeches; Labour has a little space to explore policy options and test run new manifesto ideas ahead of an early election. Right? Not exactly. Westminster…
Sunday marks the International Day of Democracy, yet this week the seats of parliament were left unoccupied as streets across the country filled with protestors. Who can forget the sight of the Speaker's chair in parliament, which was empty…
Jeremy Corbyn has said today that he doesn't "accept" nor "agree" with Tom Watson's view that Labour should push for a fresh EU referendum to take place before an early election. Explaining that Labour's plan is to stop no deal, then secure…
Below is the full text of Keir Starmer's speech at the TUC Congress 2019. Congress, thank you for that welcome. Mark – thank you for the introduction – and Frances – thank you for inviting me to speak today. What a time for this Congress to…
Keir Starmer, Labour's Brexit spokesperson, has called for parliament to be recalled after the suspension ordered by Boris Johnson was found by Scotland’s highest civil court to be "unlawful". A panel of three judges at the Court of Session…
Amid united outrage over Boris Johnson’s anti-democratic antics, Labour has had some respite from Brexit rows recently. But a public fare-up was due, and it has arrived. Labour’s current position was summed up by Jeremy Corbyn speaking at…
