‘Poll leads mean Starmer thinks he can afford to ruthlessly reshape Labour’
Keir Starmer may proclaim himself as a socialist, and Rachel Reeves a social democrat, but whether Diane Abbott…
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‘We must organise to stop the purges and fight the real enemy – the Tories’
Clause Four of the Labour Party constitution says that we are a ‘democratic socialist’ party. Our primary duty…
What can the CHIS vote tell us about Labour under Starmer?
The third reading of the covert human intelligence sources (criminal conduct) bill divided the Labour left in parliament…
Promised a New Deal. Got a meal deal.
Rishi Sunak is winning plaudits again for his big spending during the coronavirus crisis. This time, the Chancellor…
Paula Barker: Why I’m backing the Momentum Renewal candidates
As we approach the start of voting for Momentum’s national coordinating group elections, voters need to remember what…
Momentum Renewal: The Labour left needs to get serious about trade unions
As a lifelong trade unionist, I’ve been heartened to see recent headlines announcing huge increases in trade union…
Momentum Renewal: We need a united socialist movement to rebuild Labour’s fortunes
When I was elected chair of Leeds Momentum in 2018, myself and others on the new committee inherited…
Exclusive: ‘Momentum Renewal’ launch backed by Labour MPs and high-profile activists
A new campaign called ‘Momentum Renewal’ has launched today with the backing of several Labour MPs, members of…
It’s time for a new generation. Why I’m not standing in Momentum’s elections
Though we are still recovering from a heart-breaking election defeat, adjusting to the new leadership, plus facing serious…
Where the Socialist Campaign Group should go next for a unified left
For two years, I’ve co-chaired the Socialist Campaign Group of Labour MPs after re-forming it with Richard Burgon…
