Fight the elections bill: we can’t let the Tories downgrade our democracy
The past few months have laid bare the disdain that the government has for its own voters. First,…
Cat Smith
Power to call early elections should rest with MPs, not the PM, Labour says
The dissolution and calling of parliament bill, which would repeal the Fixed-Term Parliaments Act passed in 2011, has…
Labour reaffirms pledge to tackle racism on anniversary of George Floyd’s murder
“We must ensure that change happens. And that is what the Labour Party is committed to.” One year…
Labour backs maternity leave bill but criticises missed opportunity
Labour has supported a government bill giving ministers longer maternity leave – but the opposition party said the…
Labour urges government to ensure May elections can go ahead despite Covid
The Labour Party has urged the government today to ensure that the bumper set of local, mayoral and…
Labour urges Electoral Commission to probe Towns Fund ads in 2019 election
Labour has called for an investigation into an “alleged misuse of public funds” over the targeting of Facebook…
Exclusive: “Young people’s voices must be heard,” Cat Smith tells Gavin Williamson
Labour’s Cat Smith has told Education Secretary Gavin Williamson that “young people’s voices must be heard” after the…
Exclusive: Tory handling of rape claim against MP “terribly disturbing”, says Cat Smith
Labour frontbencher Cat Smith has described the way that the Tory chief whip handled allegations against an ex-minister…
WATCH: In conversation with… Cat Smith MP
Join us at 6pm on Wednesday 5th August for our latest “In conversation with…” online event featuring LabourList…
The government must stop misleading us. Voter ID could disenfranchise millions
The introduction of mandatory voter ID is set to be a flagship government policy during this parliament. Huge…
