Student debt row should be a cautionary tale for writing the next manifesto
When Labour’s manifesto was published, halfway through the general election campaign, the party was languishing far behind the…
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Boris Johnson’s constituents needs a full-time Labour MP – not a part-time Tory
Having spoken with constituents in Uxbridge and South Ruislip during the general election, a recurring theme emerged. Have…
Activist effort to oust Watson would be dangerous, divisive – and doomed
Peace has broken out across Labour – or some of it. After another election defeat, despite a campaign…
Blair “saved Corbyn” from de-selection
A former chief whip has entered the debate over de-selections by revealing that Tony Blair stepped in to…
Updated: Labour make gains in council by-elections as Lib Dems lose ground
Labour gained seats from the Tories and Lib Dems in a series of council by-elections last night. Jeremy…
Once in power Labour must future-proof its policies against Tory advances to bring lasting change for the country’s good
Politics is cyclical: sometimes your party is in and sometimes your party is out. It is very likely…
It’s official: local parties will select their own candidates for next election, says NEC
Labour members will be given the power to select candidates for key marginals, a member of the party’s national…
The young hold the balance of power. As a newly qualified teacher, I need to be sure Labour supports me and my generation
The once much maligned Jeremy Corbyn shocked the political world in June by exceeding all expectations and denying…
PMQs verdict: Crusading Corbyn exposes cruelty of Tories over pay cap
Thank goodness it was one to get excited about. After so many boring prime minister’s questions, Jeremy Corbyn…
Richard Corbett: Labour must distance itself from the Tories’ Brexit disaster
Labour should keep all options open on Brexit. Its manifesto pledges — which vowed to respect the result…
