Constitutional reform is not sexy, but it’s key to building a progressive agenda
John Spellar MP recently wrote a piece for LabourList complaining about “constitution-mongering”. It began with the claim that…
Brexit
Local Labour leaders should beware the false promise of free ports
The government has received up to 40 bids for ‘free port’ status from across the UK, including several…
The genocide amendment offers MPs the chance to define what the UK stands for
When a landslide majority government faces a rebellion that would potentially derail its post-Brexit legislative agenda, it is…
Instead of running from the Union Jack, Labour should embrace it
If we are ever going to eradicate child poverty (again), remove the need for food banks, reduce inequality,…
Why the Brexit issue won’t simply go away
Some seem to believe that Labour should now “move on” and ignore Brexit, hoping it won’t be an issue…
Labour tells Tory MPs to “vote with their consciences” on trade bill
Labour has urged Conservative colleagues to “vote with their consciences” in a parliamentary debate in which MPs will…
“Britain can, and must, be a moral force for good in the world” – Starmer’s Fabian speech
Below is the full text of Keir Starmer’s speech at the Fabian Society’s new year conference 2021. Good…
Johnson’s Brexit bill passes with Labour backing – but 37 rebels defy Starmer
The European Union future relationship bill implementing the trade deal struck by Boris Johnson has won the approval…
Liveblog: MPs debate and vote on Boris Johnson’s post-Brexit deal
Parliament has been recalled today for a vote on the legislation – the EU (future relationship) bill –…
Scottish Labour set to back motion denying consent to Johnson’s Brexit bill
Scottish Labour is set to support a motion being put forward by the SNP’s Nicola Sturgeon tomorrow that…
