We must move away from short prison sentences – they don’t work
It is no secret that our prison system is currently failing. The prison population has grown significantly over…
Labour
Labour confirms it wants to end freedom of movement
Jeremy Corbyn’s spokesperson has confirmed that it is Labour policy to end freedom of movement once the UK…
May’s offer: a Tory trap or the chance to pass Labour’s Brexit plan?
In a statement last night that followed a seven-hour cabinet meeting, the Prime Minister reached out and offered…
How will Labour do in May 2019 local elections based on recent by-elections?
I’ve been reviewing Labour’s performance in local council by-elections on a regular basis for LabourList. With the main local election campaign…
The room where it happened: how we agreed Labour’s Brexit conference policy
One Sunday evening last September, I went into a meeting room in Liverpool to help composite the highest…
Indicative votes, part two: 9 Brexit options tabled by MPs
The House of Commons will again take control of parliamentary business and hold a second round of ‘indicative…
Theresa May faces three options. Will a customs union be the least painful?
Today, MPs will continue the ‘indicative votes’ process, aiming to narrow down the options and find a consensus…
You shouldn’t be a Labour MP if you voted for May’s deal, say LabourList readers
LabourList readers believe that MPs who voted for Theresa May’s deal do not deserve to be Labour, our…
Sara Conway selected to fight for Labour in Finchley and Golders Green
Sara Conway has been selected to stand as Labour’s parliamentary candidate in the marginal seat of Finchley and…
How bright is Theresa May’s latest Brexit idea? Not very
Theresa May’s latest bright idea is to hold another vote on her deal – but only one part…
