‘Far-right gains in Europe are worrying – but will have limited political impact’
Despite the drama in France, where President Macron has responded to Marine Le Pen’s Rassemblement Nationale coming first…
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‘Labour should follow the EU’s lead and tighten lobbying rules for MPs’
As Westminster continues to be hit by sleaze allegations, and Labour ponders what rules it should bring in…
This Tory government has still not learned the lessons of Grenfell
The Tories released their manifesto over the weekend. On fire safety, as well as everything else, it was…
In Brussels, we know where Boris Johnson’s language comes from
Traitors, betrayal, surrender. No – you’ve not just tuned into the Prime Minister’s latest Commons statement. These are…
Remain and fudge? The EPLP’s vote for von der Leyen has let us all down
Given all the energy and words spent on Europe in both Britain and the Labour movement, it’s often…
Now more than ever, Labour must champion the progressive work of the European parliament
This week, MEPs took their seats in the European parliament as part of the ninth legislature. It was…
As a new MEP, I’ll fight to protect women from gender-based violence
Conflict-related sexual violence is one of the most shocking human rights abuses in the world, targeting some of…
The polls are clear: our Labour Party could lead European socialism
If we stay in the EU, the Labour Party would be the leader of European socialism. A recent…
Alex Mayer: There’s no good reason for Labour to have a ‘rural problem’
This weekend, I’ll be in the Norfolk village of Burston at the annual rally held to commemorate the…
Rory Palmer: I’ll use my time in Brussels to ensure we can all talk about mental health
Today is Time to Talk Day – a day where people across the country are encouraged to have…
