Labour calls for cancellation of debt for poorest countries amid Covid-19 crisis
Labour’s Preet Gill has called for the government to push for “the cancellation of debt repayments for low-income…
International Development
Use aid budget to reduce inequality and promote feminism, says Kate Osamor
Today Labour announces plans to launch a new international development policy that will address inequality as well as poverty.…
Kate Osamor: Labour’s new aid plan will reduce inequality and challenge patriarchy
Today, the Labour Party announces a fresh plan and bold action on international development in a new policy paper,…
Kate Osamor: It’s time for a truly feminist approach to international development
Part of a LabourList series on International Women’s Day 2018. Over a hundred years ago, the international labour movement…
Corbyn condemns “grotesque abuse” amid claims British aid sent to Syrian extremists
Jeremy Corbyn has mounted a defence of Britain’s overall spending on international aid and demanded answers from Theresa…
Stephen Timms: Fair trade is under threat from Brexit – so let’s fight for it
Brexit has countless facets. As a member of the select committee on exiting the European Union, I learn…
Kate Osamor and Cat Smith: Tories must accept austerity is hitting young people
This is the full statement to mark International Youth Day which has been published by Cat Smith, shadow minister…
Jack McConnell: The fight against global poverty must be at the heart of Labour’s general election pitch
People. Planet. Prosperity. Peace. Partnership. Warm words, or a call to action? Across the world, over 700 million people…
Corbyn is right to be angry over inequality and global poverty – but Labour will not win by pledging to smash the system
I agree with Jeremy Corbyn – things need to change. This government has failed to deliver for…
Put action on global poverty at heart of manifesto, Fabians tell Corbyn
Jeremy Corbyn must use Labour’s manifesto to pledge action on tackling global poverty, protect the environment and deliver…
