‘With increased global instability, the government’s 2.5% defence target should not be considered a ceiling’
The EU and the UK were slow to grasp the long-term industrial implications of Russia’s illegal invasion of…
Defence
Commons select committee members: Full list of Labour MPs picked for roles
Labour MPs are selecting their party’s representatives on parliamentary select committees this week. Members of committees, which usually…
Defence Secretary Healey to chair Cobra meeting on Israel-Lebanon fighting
Defence Secretary John Healey has left the Labour Conference early in order to chair an emergency meeting on…
‘Whatever happens to Joe Biden, Keir Starmer faces an American challenge’
This Thursday, Americans across the country will be enjoying Independence Day with fireworks, barbecues and parties. We can…
John Healey: ‘Here’s why Labour is the real party of defence’
In this era of increasing threats to our security, prosperity, and values, we need a new era of…
John Healey’s speech: ‘Labour’s plan for defence in a more dangerous world’ – read and watch in full
This is a copy of Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey’s speech as written (rather than delivered) for a…
Budget 2024: ‘If the Tories freeze defence cash, Labour can step up on security’
It is fair to say that few incoming Labour Prime Ministers have inherited more challenges in delivering what…
Delegates pass motions on public ownership, HS2 and AI in the workplace
Delegates at Labour conference have passed motions on public ownership of energy, delivering HS2 in full, defence policy,…
Labour conference 2023: Motions voted on by delegates on Monday
Labour conference 2023 will debate and vote on motions covering 12 topics, which were selected by local parties…
‘Why unions must not vote to support open-ended war against Russia’
Last year GMB general secretary Gary Smith persuaded the TUC Congress to vote, shamefully if narrowly, to campaign…
