“Austerity was always a political choice not an economic necessity” – McDonnell’s full speech
Below is the full text of Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell’s pre-spending review speech delivered at Church House this…
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WATCH: Boris Johnson is a threat to our democracy, says McDonnell
John McDonnell has said that Boris Johnson’s refusal to rule out proroguing parliament threatens “the very nature of…
Why McDonnell was right about a second Scottish independence vote
For over 100 years, the right of nations to self-determination has been (at least in words) the one…
Row explodes over Labour’s position on indyref2
UK and Scottish Labour have clashed over the party’s position on the idea of holding a second Scottish…
Sunday shows: Burgon on Iran, antisemitism and tolerance, plus Hammond resignation
Ridge on Sunday Richard Burgon, Shadow Justice Secretary and MP for Leeds East, talked about a potential conflict…
Labour will end in-work poverty within one term – McDonnell’s speech
Below is the full text of John McDonnell’s speech at The Resolution Foundation. Thank you for inviting me…
Towards a new economic order: McDonnell’s International Social Forum
Over the weekend, John McDonnell hosted an impressive set of international academics, politicians and activists at SOAS University…
Top Corbyn allies speak at anti-Brexit ‘Love Socialism’ meeting
A large number of anti-Brexit Labour MPs addressed a packed committee room in parliament on Monday evening, at…
McCluskey’s message and the new People’s Vote campaigners
Over the weekend, Labour’s rows over antisemitism – inflamed by the BBC Panorama programme that aired five days ago –…
Welcome, John and Emily, to the campaign for a public vote
In less than two weeks, we could be witnessing the crowning of a Boris Johnson premiership. With his…
