Comment Jeremy Corbyn: Let’s tackle racism and create a country that unleashes the talent of everyone – not just Britain PLC This is the full statement published by Jeremy Corbyn this week for Operation Black Vote. Of all the… Peter Edwards 6th June, 2017, 12:28 pm
News Corbyn hailed over fight for equality as he condemns abuse of Woman’s Hour host Jeremy Corbyn was today hailed as Britain’s “fifth black MP” as he condemned the abuse directed at a… Peter Edwards 30th May, 2017, 3:58 pm
Comment Sarah Champion: Forget about blokes and beer – today women are achieving real change in the trade union movement This is the full speech delivered today by Sarah Champion, shadow secretary of state for women and equalities, at… Sarah Champion 8th March, 2017, 4:07 pm
Comment Sarah Champion: Brexit is a crucial moment in our nation’s history – so let’s use it to be ambitious on equalities My constituents in Rotherham voted overwhelmingly in favour of leaving the European Union, but I do not believe… Sarah Champion 7th February, 2017, 4:14 pm
Comment After the Brexit vote Labour can put race equality back on the political agenda In December 2015 I was approached by Jeremy Corbyn and Kate Green, then the shadow minister for women… Patrick Vernon 21st December, 2016, 3:00 pm
News Labour must do more to represent black and Asian voters, says Fabian Society Black and Asian Labour members face discrimination at all levels despite the party’s strong track record on fighting… Emma Bean 20th December, 2016, 4:23 pm
Comment Dawn Butler: As a female, working-class, Afro-Caribbean, trade unionist MP I want to smooth the way for those who follow The Outsiders report released today by the Fabian Society on improving BAME representation in the Labour party deserves… Dawn Butler 20th December, 2016, 9:32 am
Comment Steve Bullock: Labour rule changes will ensure we don’t let Tories off the hook for cuts to local public services Lost in the fog of Labour conference speeches and debates was an important decision that is set to… Steve Bullock 30th September, 2016, 9:56 am
Comment David Lammy: Elite universities must not be allowed to be elitist towards students As the Higher Education and Research Bill makes its way through Parliament, the question the Government must answer… David Lammy 19th September, 2016, 2:32 pm
Comment Maya Goodfellow: We are making progress but sexism and class prejudice are still rife within the Commons The average MP: a white man aged 51, whose previous job was, most likely, in politics. No matter how… Maya Goodfellow 8th June, 2016, 10:06 am