How Labour will put civil society at the heart of rebuilding Britain
Labour’s civil society strategy, launched today, is part of a radical shift of power to the people. We…
Democracy
“Never again can we take our democracy for granted” – Stephen Kinnock’s speech
Below is the full text of Stephen Kinnock MP’s speech at The Convention: Never Again. Thank you for…
Beyond the ballot box: Seven ways to save democracy
‘That’s democracy.’ This is the claim routinely heard as political opponents exchange verbal blows, with each side asserting…
By expanding democracy, Labour can transform society
To continue expanding Labour’s support base and improve the chances of delivering the far-reaching changes we so urgently…
The Tories are pushing ahead with their voter ID plan. It’s an assault on democracy
The government’s plan to demand identification at the ballot box threatens to block significant numbers of eligible voters…
Stephen Kinnock: Why I’m fasting today to help end first-past-the-post
As we mark the centenary of women’s suffrage, I, along with politicians from across the political spectrum, campaigners…
Ian Austin: Salmond’s shame over TV deal with Russian propaganda outfit
It’s been well over a week since Alex Salmond announced he had signed up to present a show…
Ending the electoral college would restore democracy to the heart of Welsh Labour
There are few more important decisions facing Welsh Labour than the choice of a leader and deputy leader.…
Jim McMahon: Tories will find themselves on wrong side of history over voting age
Today my bill to lower the voting age will be debated in parliament. Whatever the outcome, we will…
Maya Goodfellow: Democratising Labour should be at the centre of path to power
“The political centre of gravity isn’t moved or fixable,” Jeremy Corbyn told Labour conference last month in Brighton,…