Comment Maya Goodfellow: Smith’s plan for another referendum would spell disaster for Labour The Brexit result was a shock to the political establishment. Many of us on the left were distressed… Maya Goodfellow 25th August, 2016, 8:33 am
News “Money will go to patients not contractors” – Corbyn pledges to “renationalise” NHS Jeremy Corbyn today puts a pledge to “renationalise” Britain’s “treasured” health service at the heart of his bid… Peter Edwards 24th August, 2016, 9:47 am
News Co-op Party tells rebel Labour MPs: we will not be used in factional wars The Co-operative Party has moved to distance itself from rumours that it could be used as a “vehicle” for… Peter Edwards 23rd August, 2016, 8:33 am
News Kezia Dugdale: I’m backing Owen because Corbyn only speaks to the converted Owen Smith received a fresh boost to his campaign today when he won the backing of Scottish Labour… Peter Edwards 22nd August, 2016, 8:49 am
Comment Courtroom drama prompts confusion for Labour – and a legacy for future selections One contest. Two candidates. Too many factions. Five frustrated members – and a whole lot of chaos. The… Peter Edwards 8th August, 2016, 12:34 pm
News Exclusive: Community union nominates Owen Smith in leadership battle Community has endorsed Owen Smith in the Labour leadership contest, being the first affiliated union to back the… Sarah Pine 5th August, 2016, 3:00 pm
Comment Owen Smith’s lack of experience makes Jeremy look like Harold Wilson: why I am voting for Corbyn to unite Labour It seems very unlikely looking at the present farce of the leadership elections that either Jeremy Corbyn or Owen… Michael Green 2nd August, 2016, 7:00 am
News Labour leadership hustings dates and times Owen Smith and Jeremy Corbyn have agreed to take part in at least five hustings events around Britain… 1st August, 2016, 11:22 am
News Corbyn doesn’t understand patriotism, claims Owen Smith Jeremy Corbyn “doesn’t really understand” patriotism, his rival for the Labour leadership has claimed. Owen Smith said Corbyn… Peter Edwards 26th July, 2016, 9:01 am
Comment “The abuse needs to stop” – the full warning issued by Labour’s top official Iain McNicol, general secretary of the Labour Party today promised clampdown on abuse. In a statement he said: “Over the… Iain McNicol 25th July, 2016, 12:20 pm