Comment Sarah Champion: Brexit is a crucial moment in our nation’s history – so let’s use it to be ambitious on equalities My constituents in Rotherham voted overwhelmingly in favour of leaving the European Union, but I do not believe… Sarah Champion 7th February, 2017, 4:14 pm
Comment Emma Reynolds: Voters are pragmatic – Labour should not fear a conversation about immigration and national identity The backbench PLP departmental group on Brexit recently welcomed Matthew Goodwin, professor of politics and international relations at the… Emma Reynolds 1st February, 2017, 7:00 am
News Labour MPs hand key backbench role on Brexit to Brussels expert Labour backbenchers have won a voice on Brexit with the creation of a key PLP body. The committee will be able to make policy proposals… Peter Edwards 31st January, 2017, 10:00 pm
News We are being “lied to” by government, Smith says, as he vows to oppose article 50 Owen Smith appeared to accuse Theresa May of lying today as he set out plans to defy the… Peter Edwards 31st January, 2017, 9:37 am
Comment Neal Lawson: The Commons vote on article 50 is a moment for kinder and gentler politics – not the crack of the whip Labour is in turmoil over Brexit just as the Stoke Central and Copeland by-elections hove into view. As… Neal Lawson 30th January, 2017, 8:54 am
News Corbyn and Starmer: Our amendments to the Brexit bill to ensure PM gets the best deal for Britain Labour today tabled a series of amendment to the government bill which, if passed, will begin the process… Peter Edwards 26th January, 2017, 5:24 pm
Comment Christian Wolmar: Corbyn of all people must realise this – Labour MPs must forget the whip and vote against article 50 Jeremy Corbyn has confirmed he will impose a three-line whip on Labour MPs to vote for the enactment… Christian Wolmar 26th January, 2017, 5:07 pm
News Momentum seeks to move on from feuds and help deliver by-election victories Momentum aims to export its mass campaigning effort to the streets of Stoke and Copeland as Labour seeks… Peter Edwards 26th January, 2017, 4:05 pm
Comment This may be our one chance: Labour MPs have a duty to vote against article 50 Those of us who remain convinced that Britain’s place and future should be in the European Union with… Brian Barder 25th January, 2017, 7:30 pm
News McDonnell: Labour would back Brexit “compromise” that defends jobs and pay Labour will help deliver a “sensible British compromise” over Brexit, John McDonnell has said, amid uncertainty over how many… Peter Edwards 23rd January, 2017, 9:26 am