Jess Phillips: There’s a complete vacuum in political leadership in Britain today
Jess Phillips was as outspoken as ever when I sat down with her to talk about politics, feminism…
Immigration
Abbott warns of “dark shadow” of racism as shadow cabinet ministers and protesters join mass rally against Trump
John McDonnell and Diane Abbott joined protests against Donald Trump as thousands of demonstrators gathered outside parliament and…
We should persuade public to change their mind on Brexit – Tony Blair’s speech
This is the full text of the speech Tony Blair gave today on Brexit. “I want to be…
Tony Blair vows to fight against hard Brexit, urging public to “rise up”
Tony Blair will stage an intervention into British politics today, saying it is his “mission” to persuade the…
The long read: Labour can respond to Brexit by leading a popular politics that completes the shift away from Thatcherism
Labour has passed from volatile crisis into New Year inertia. The party found itself left on the sideline…
McCluskey: Tory treatment of refugees has brought shame to our country
These are extracts of a speech given by Len McCluskey, general secretary of Unite, at a meeting of…
Labour shouldn’t sign up to the Tory hard Brexit – we must pursue a deal for all
Labour needs to advocate a unity Brexit. A Brexit that is in line with our anti-racist principles, whilst…
Stephen Timms: Our economic wellbeing is being relegated to reducing net migration to the tens of thousands
This is the speech delivered by former minister Stephen Timms – edited to remove interruptions – in the…
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…
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…
