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Over the weekend, John McDonnell hosted an impressive set of international academics, politicians and activists at SOAS University in London to discuss the global economic framework under the banner of a new International Social Forum…
Over the weekend, Labour’s rows over antisemitism – inflamed by the BBC Panorama programme that aired five days ago – did not abate. The public argument between deputy leader Tom Watson and general secretary Jennie Formby in particular…
The effects of the BBC Panorama programme on Labour antisemitism are still being felt. According to Labour’s only Jewish affiliate, the Jewish Labour Movement, 30 whistleblowers including both current and former party staff have come…
The next Labour government is already committed to creating inclusive and socially just local economies. And Jeremy Corbyn’s community wealth building (CWB) unit is now learning from the best practices of Labour councils in power across the…
Ridge on Sunday John McDonnell talked about plans for the economy, his frustration with Labour's Brexit position and anger about Labour and antisemitism. On the economy... Is capitalism working? "Not effectively." On the idea of scrapping…
Two VIPs apparently voted Liberal Democrat last week. Both could have taken advantage of the centuries-old and essential democratic protection called the secret ballot, by voting and leaving nobody the wiser as to how they had done so. But…
The Sunday shows were dominated by Tory leadership contenders, with no-deal-advocating Esther McVey on Sky and "conviction Brexiteer" Dominic Raab on The Andrew Marr Show. Justine Greening ruled out standing. Representing Labour, John…
London United was formally launched at the 2019 London Labour conference. A motion in support, unanimously passed, was moved by the chair of Unite London and Eastern and now chair of the London Labour Party, Jim Kelly, on behalf of Unite…
John McDonnell has endorsed Liam Byrne's bid to be the Labour candidate in the 2020 West Midlands metro mayoral contest. Officially announcing his support for the Birmingham Hodge Hill MP in a video, the Shadow Chancellor said: “For years…
Activists from the Extinction Rebellion network, which has helped put climate change firmly on the political agenda in recent weeks through nonviolent direct action, met with top figures from the Labour Party as well as Michael Gove today…
This evening will see a celebration of the life of Narendra Makanji, the socialist anti-racism campaigner and veteran Labour councillor, who tragically passed away, aged 66. Jeremy Corbyn was among those paying tribute. I first got to know…
"What I don't want to do at this stage is alienate either side." Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell says he won't be going to the People's Vote march on Saturday - despite Labour conditionally supporting a second referendum…
