The boundary reforms should be fair – and this Tory power-grab isn’t
After years of delay and indecision, the government has finally abandoned its plans to reduce the number of…
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Labour unveils vision for universal youth service
Labour will unveil its vision for a universal youth service on Tuesday, as fresh research by the party…
Our responsibility to young people does not end at the school gates
The loss of youth work in our communities has had a devastating impact on young lives across the…
Cat Smith: Youth workers are the unsung heroes of our communities. Let’s support them
Happy Youth Work Week. This is an opportunity for us all to celebrate the achievements and impact of…
Cat Smith meets with youth groups to consult on a statutory youth service
Today Labour will begin consulting on a pledge to implement a statutory youth service. Cat Smith, Shadow Minister for Voter Engagement and…
No end in sight to May’s Windrush troubles
The Windrush scandal continues. Today the Guardian piles further pressure on the Tories to roll back their “hostile environment” immigration…
Cat Smith: Behind the scenes, the Tories are making it harder for people to vote
With local government elections approaching, Labour activists across the country have been out on the doorstep. This May,…
Cat Smith: Empower a new generation of women with votes at 16
Part of a LabourList series on International Women’s Day 2018. This year’s international women’s day feels even more…
George Osborne backs votes at 16 campaign
George Osborne, editor of the Evening Standard, has backed the campaign to lower the voting age to 16. The…
Gwynne backing helps power councillor to victory over Momentum candidate
A county councillor with backing from a senior shadow cabinet minister won a tough selection battle in Morecambe…
