News Elphicke defection: 76% of our readers say Labour wrong to accept Tory MP Labour’s decision to welcome former Tory MP Natalie Elphicke into its parliamentary ranks has drawn considerable criticism from… Katie Neame 9th May, 2024, 4:25 pm
News Labour says it’s ‘strengthening’ New Deal despite Unite slamming policy ‘retreat’ Labour has said it is “strengthening” its New Deal for Working People, just as its leading union backer… Daniel Green & Tom Belger 9th May, 2024, 10:00 am
Comment ‘The party’s BAME Labour power grab would betray trust of BAME members’ We live in unprecedented times. After six months of mass slaughter in Gaza, the conflict in the Middle… Mish Rahman 9th May, 2024, 5:00 am
News Read Tory MP Natalie Elphicke’s defection statement as backlash grows Tory MP for Dover and Deal Natalie Elphicke has announced she is quitting the Conservative party and joining… Tom Belger 8th May, 2024, 12:04 pm
Comment ‘Labour cannot be complacent about a return in Scotland – or the union’s future’ The resignation of Humza Yousaf as First Minister of Scotland last week provides yet more political opportunity for… Keiran Pedley 8th May, 2024, 10:12 am
Comment John Healey: ‘Here’s why Labour is the real party of defence’ In this era of increasing threats to our security, prosperity, and values, we need a new era of… John Healey 7th May, 2024, 5:29 pm
Comment ‘After the locals, Labour must show on Gaza it truly understands voter anger’ Labour says it will listen to its supporters’ concerns over Gaza. Now it must show it understands what… Richard Burden 7th May, 2024, 3:23 pm
speech Watch and read Reeves speech on Sunak crashing economy and ‘gaslighting’ UK Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves is using a speech in the City of London on Tuesday to accuse the… Rachel Reeves 7th May, 2024, 9:28 am
Comment ‘In facing up to the country’s problems, Labour needs to draw the line with the Conservatives on tax and spend’ The Conservatives’ slide into electoral gloom has been borne out by the local elections. The Tories lack political… Karl Pike 6th May, 2024, 7:00 am
News Momentum co-chair and deputy council chief quit Labour over party direction Co-chair of Momentum Hilary Schan has resigned from the Labour Party and her role at the left-wing campaign… Daniel Green 5th May, 2024, 6:00 pm