Austerity cannot be allowed to pave the way for backdoor privatisation of the police
When was the last time you saw a police officer? I don’t just mean driving past in a…
Labour
Tories cannot outsource duty of care – Labour’s questions over Carillion
This is the full list of questions published by Jon Trickett, shadow cabinet office minister, over the collapse…
Corbyn brings back Clive Lewis as 13 shadow ministers appointed
Jeremy Corbyn brought Clive Lewis back into his frontbench team tonight as part of a wave of appointments…
Kelvin Hopkins ordered to disciplinary hearing over sex harassment claims
The case of a Labour MP accused of sexual harassment has been sent to the party’s disciplinary body…
Diane Abbott: The benefits of welcoming international students are clear
Theresa May’s hostility to international students hurts Britain’s economy and society, writes Diane Abbott. This week saw Theresa…
Chris Williamson: After eight years of austerity it’s time to give residents the right to raise council tax on the richest
Life is too short to remain static, and the Labour Party is today too great, and too dynamic,…
Exclusive: I didn’t quit over plan to hike council tax, says Chris Williamson
Chris Williamson has denied he was forced to quit Labour’s frontbench over his controversial plan to raise council…
Updated council by elections: Labour’s vote leaps across Tory seats
Labour increased its share of the vote in council by-elections last night. The Tories retained all four seats…
Labour brings in Rape Crisis to support victims amid Westminster sex scandal
Labour has appointed Rape Crisis and set up a helpline to provide independent support for anyone affected by…
Corbyn ally Chris Williamson resigns as shadow fire minister
Chris Williamson, the staunch Corbynista MP, resigned from Labour’s frontbench today. The Derby North MP stepped down as…
