Rushing the elections bill through the Commons is nothing short of a scandal
Our democracy was dealt a heavy blow last night, as the elections bill was rammed through the House…
Andy McDonald
Filibustering Tory MPs block Labour bill to improve medical cannabis provision
The government has blocked legislation sponsored by Labour MP Jeff Smith to provide better access and medical evidence…
Sunak set to increase the national living wage – but Labour is not impressed
The national ‘living’ wage is set to rise from £8.91 to £9.50 next April, it has been confirmed…
Call for £10 minimum wage “desperately outdated”, declares Andy McDonald
Below is the full speech delivered by Andy McDonald, Labour MP and former Shadow Employment Rights Secretary, at…
Labour conference backs £15 minimum wage and sick pay at living wage
Delegates at Labour’s annual conference have voted for a motion urging the party to raise the minimum wage…
Labour “more divided than ever”? The impact of Andy McDonald’s resignation
The last Corbynite shadow cabinet member has quit – in the middle of Labour conference. Andy McDonald took the…
Andy McDonald quits shadow cabinet saying role “has become untenable”
Andy McDonald has resigned from the shadow cabinet during Labour conference, telling Keir Starmer that he “wanted to…
Labour to use ‘fair pay agreements’ to deliver new deal for working people
Angela Rayner is expected to open Labour conference with an announcement that the party will use ‘fair pay…
Millions working without employment protections, Labour analysis finds
Analysis published by the Labour Party has found that millions of people across the country are working without…
Exclusive: 3% pay rise for NHS staff “too little”, say 60% of UK adults in new poll
A majority of UK adults believe NHS workers should get a bigger pay rise than the one currently…
