News “A nasty party triple whammy” – Labour figures on the Tory manifesto plans for higher taxes and more spending cuts Figures from across the labour movement, including Jeremy Corbyn and trade union leaders, have given their take on… Peter Edwards 18th May, 2017, 4:57 pm
Comment The media is still a feral beast – but Labour has to make the sums add up Yes, the print media is overwhelmingly against Jeremy Corbyn – but the sums still have to add up.… Peter Edwards 17th May, 2017, 6:07 pm
Comment I will debate you on austerity any time, any place – McDonnell demands television showdown with chancellor This is the quote and video published by John McDonnell today in which he challenged Philip Hammond, the… John McDonnell 17th May, 2017, 5:46 pm
News Labour officials veto councillors’ extraordinary coalition deal with the Tories Labour’s high command has threatened to suspend the councillors who stunned members by striking a deal with the Tories… Peter Edwards 17th May, 2017, 4:34 pm
Comment The polls say we face meltdown – so here are five ways for Labour to turn things around before June 8 The local elections were less than good for the Labour party – and that is an understatement. Defeats… Euan Healey 17th May, 2017, 1:30 pm
News Watson urges Labour to prevent “Thatcher-style” Tory landslide Tom Watson has called on voters to rally behind their local Labour MP in an attempt to prevent a… Peter Edwards 13th May, 2017, 12:06 pm
News Poll shows public backing for Corbyn’s manifesto policies – but not for him as PM The Labour policies contained in its leaked manifesto command strong support from voters even as they express their… Peter Edwards 12th May, 2017, 8:55 am
Comment Chris Williamson: The real Tory scandal is slashing police budgets while cutting taxes for the wealthy few at the top Reported crime is rising under the Tories. Nearly every police force has seen an upsurge over the last… Chris Williamson 10th May, 2017, 12:30 pm
Comment There is no coalition of the 48% – Labour must make the best of Brexit Last week’s local election results may have disabused those hoping for a Lib Dem surge driven by highly… James A. Smith 9th May, 2017, 12:00 pm
Comment We are drawing a line under three decades of privatisation – Corbyn’s speech at election campaign launch This is the full speech delivered by Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn at the party’s campaign launch in Manchester.… Jeremy Corbyn 9th May, 2017, 11:37 am