Comment Labour could campaign against Brexit – but it must also come up with a plan to tackle the scourge of austerity In our current shrill political climate, simply stating that the EU referendum should never have been held in the… Cat Overton 4th July, 2016, 12:53 pm
News McDonnell claims victory for Labour as Osborne drops key plank of austerity charter John McDonnell claimed a victory for Labour in opposition after George Osborne dropped his commitment to running a… Sarah Pine 1st July, 2016, 2:41 pm
News Tories’ BBC plan is still a “ticking time bomb” despite climbdowns Labour today hailed a Tory u-turn on the “most extreme” elements of their reform package for the BBC… Conor Pope 12th May, 2016, 5:00 pm
News Nicky no mates: Lucy Powell says Education Secretary has “no support” for academy plans Lucy Powell has said the Conservatives have “no support” for their education agenda as rumours intensify that Nicky… Sarah Pine 25th April, 2016, 1:39 pm
Comment Cameron’s reckless academies plan is an attack on our state schools As Labour councillors, nothing is more important than ensuring all children we represent get the best start in life.… 23rd April, 2016, 9:00 am
News Lords force Tories into climbdown over trade union “check-off” plans The Tories have today made a significant concession on the Trade Union Bill that will mean public sector… Conor Pope 19th April, 2016, 6:13 pm
News Labour members in Northern Ireland set for clash with London over plan to field candidates A group of Labour Party members could risk expulsion after confirming they will stand as candidates in next… Conor Pope 19th April, 2016, 7:14 am
News Labour could change rules to explicitly ban anti-semitism Campaigners are proposing a Labour Party rule change that would explicitly ban anti-semitism in the party. Currently, members… Conor Pope 13th April, 2016, 8:10 pm
News Labour peers inflict two defeats on Tories’ hated housing plans Labour peers have inflicted a significant defeat on David Cameron’s flagship plan to build 200,000 starter homes… Peter Edwards 12th April, 2016, 9:28 am
News Scrapping climate change envoy reveals Cameron’s green “pretence” – Clive Lewis David Cameron’s rhetoric on climate change is a “pretence”, Clive Lewis has said following confirmation the prime minister will scrap… Sarah Pine 7th April, 2016, 2:09 pm