An unappy ending – Ashworth’s Covid-19 update
We were promised a world-beating test and trace system with a shiny new app by June. Instead last…
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Labour cannot be ‘Remain’ or ‘rejoin’ – but it must be internationalist
There can be little doubt that Labour has started to make political progress. Our leadership and party are…
Southwark will harness the energy of protest to shape lasting change
The last few weeks have been some of the most challenging of my political life. Challenging because Southwark…
Refugee Week 2020: We must fight the causes of displacement
At just 15 years old, Hassan was targeted by an armed militia group in war-torn Aleppo, north-west Syria.…
Test all health and care workers – not just those with symptoms, says Labour
Labour has called on the government to expand the current coronavirus testing of NHS and social care staff,…
Join the Labour members helping an insurgent socialist run for Congress
In the spirit of international solidarity, Labour members across the UK are phone-banking for Samelys Lopez, an insurgent…
PMQs: Starmer attacked – but PM undermined by his own record
Today’s Prime Minister’s Questions saw Keir Starmer try to steer the conversation towards rising child poverty and local…
Pride and prejudice in a pandemic
The recent report published by Public Health England confirmed what I feared but suspected – that coronavirus is…
UK manufacturers are ready to lead the world – Build Back Better
Towards the end of last year, I had a fascinating meeting with a major employer. They wanted Unite’s…
Why Pregnant Then Screwed is taking the Chancellor to court
One long and anxious week after the furlough scheme for employees was announced in March, the Chancellor heeded…
