Progress

You may have read some commentary recently about a dastardly GMB plot to strip members of Progress, a faction operating within the Labour Party, of their party membership. Despite all the bluster, one thing is clear: there is no such move…

Lib Dem President Tim Farron has sent a spectacularly opportunistic letter to Lord Adonis (Chair of Progress) inviting Progress members to attend Lib Dem conference. The letter is reproduced below: Dear Andrew, On behalf of the Liberal…

Speaking to the Independent, Ed Miliband gave his clearest statement yet in support of Progress: "I believe in an open and inclusive party, reaching out to people, not for pushing people away. That certainly does not mean excluding or…

Unite's Len McCluskey, when pressed by the Guardian over Progress, says: "I would be concerned about banning any groups. It is a dangerous route to go down. I fully understand the concerns that are being expressed and I would urge the party…

I went to Bournemouth yesterday to speak at the Unison conference. The top concern of delegates is the pressure on public services and staff in all areas. Most didn’t know and didn’t care about Progress. Last week I was in Brighton for part…

I had the pleasure to attend the recent Labour Party National Policy forum – and it has to be said pleasure and the NPF make unusual bedfellows; particularly when you think back to when Pat McFadden et al were involved. It’s true though…

Labour's NEC results have been announced today - expect the mainstream media and the right to read plenty into them. Much of it will be stuff that isn't borne out by the facts - so here's my take on what the results mean. 1) As you were. 5…

The sabre-rattling about cutting donations to Labour Party funds. The attack on those frightening people at Progress who seem hell-bent on doing unspeakable things, like building support in no-hope seats, helping local parties raise funds…

In his keynote speech to their conference this week, Unison General Secretary Dave Prentis attacked Progress as: "a party within a party, funded by external interests. An influence we will not support. It is intolerable that they should act…

I detest factionalism, in all its forms. It would be an understatement to say that the war of words which has been taking place over recent days, prompted by the GMB's conference motion on the future of Progress within our party, pains me…

During the recent Labour Party NEC elections I voted for Ann Black because, although I don't agree with her political stance I know she is hardworking. I also voted for Lewis Atkinson from the North East. He is a decent person who also…