Tory free childcare policy could further harm poorest, think tank warns
A charity has warned that the government’s 30 hours free childcare scheme could widen the gap between the…
Labour conference 2017
Corbyn pledges rent controls and block on gentrification after Grenfell horror
Jeremy Corbyn has put a pledge to use rent controls to tackle the rising cost of housing at the…
We are ready for government, says Corbyn, as he pledges to return power to the people
Labour is ready to form the next government and rip up the “failed and broken system” which Grenfell…
Long-Bailey announces Labour’s plans to revolutionise British industry
Rebecca Long-Bailey will today lay out Labour’s plan for the fourth industrial revolution. The shadow business secretary –…
“Don’t do it. Just don’t do it” – Abbott calls for end to online abuse of Kuenssberg
Diane Abbott has condemned the abuse directed at BBC political editor Laura Kuenssberg, as she asked why it…
Manuel Cortes: There’s a way out from the Brexit nightmare – a second referendum
I’ll start with a confession, I hate referenda. When you live in a delegated democracy, like ours, with…
Labour can’t accept a Brexit deal that ends free movement, says pro-Corbyn union
A pro-Corbyn trade union leader has submitted an emergency motion to Labour conference that would commit the party…
Brexit must not be allowed to threaten the Good Friday Agreement
Owen Smith, the shadow Northern Ireland secretary, has commented on his forthcoming speech at next Tuesday’s conference fringe…
MPs and union leader demand Corbyn re-think on free movement
A leading trade union general secretary and a series of prominent MPs have come together today in a…
Activists fear gender balance would be put at risk in NEC shake-up
Reforms to Labour’s ruling body that would see more officials added to the 35-strong committee could hit efforts…