Why USDAW now backs proportional representation — and Labour must too
USDAW this week took the historic decision to back proportional representation (PR) for Westminster elections. Our union represents…
Election
Drop “dangerous” voter ID plans, 17 leading civil society groups tell ministers
17 leading civil society groups have urged ministers to drop plans outlined in the Queen’s Speech to introduce…
What were the most read stories on LabourList this week?
5 things Labour can learn from the latest London polls Ashcroft’s research into the views of London voters…
Labour needs to empower BAME members – here’s how
The Tories are in crisis and a cabinet reshuffle won’t save them. Labour are increasingly ahead in the…
Corbyn kicks off democracy review with pledge to give activists more power
Jeremy Corbyn has launched Labour’s democracy review with a fresh pitch to turn the party into a “movement”…
Gordon Brown memoir: We won the battle to escape recession but we lost the war to build something better
This is an extract from the introduction to Gordon Brown’s memoir, My Life, Our Times, which is published…
Corbyn revives attack on “dementia tax” as he targets iconic Tory seat
Jeremy Corbyn will today use a visit to an iconic Tory seat to launch a fresh attack on…
Picking candidates for the next general election — Alice Perry’s latest NEC report
Reflecting on the general election The full national executive committee (NEC) met for the first time since 8 June.…
Theresa can’t even turn up – Cooper, Gwynne and Rayner give their take on “weak and wobbly” PM’s no-show
Labour claimed victory in the election debate after Theresa May failed to even attend. The PM’s was represented…
As a migrant I know Labour must have a coherent and compassionate policy on immigration if it is to win again
A long overdue debate is opening up in Labour about its position on immigration. It will be difficult…
