“Why divide our country even more?” Labour figures react to Sturgeon’s plan for fresh Scotland referendum
Figures from across the labour movement have joined a wave of criticism of Nicola Sturgeon after she announced…
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Chuka’s vision of a “Labour alternative” shows how we can take the fight to the Tories and win from the centre ground
Chuka Umunna’s essay The Labour Alternative is the most comprehensive account of Labour’s purpose since Jon Cruddas’ 2013…
Ian Murray: We are the party of devolution – now we must be the party of federalism
This is the full speech delivered by Ian Murray, Scottish Labour’s Westminster spokesman, at the party’s conference, which…
Ian Murray: Gordon Aikman gave a voice to motor neurone disease patients; in death, his own voice speaks on
This is an edited version of the speech given by Ian Murray, MP for Edinburgh South, in a…
The long read: Labour can respond to Brexit by leading a popular politics that completes the shift away from Thatcherism
Labour has passed from volatile crisis into New Year inertia. The party found itself left on the sideline…
Kezia Dugdale: Unlike the Tories and the SNP, we will stand up for the choices made by the majority of Scots in two referenda
Our country is facing the biggest constitutional upheaval in generations. In Westminster, we have a Tory government careering…
Len McCluskey: Are devolved nations the last hope for workers’ rights under a Tory government?
Working people can take little comfort from Theresa May’s promise this week to transfer over rights when Britain leaves…
Corbyn and Kezia: Forget the SNP myths – Sturgeon is just passing on Tory austerity
Jeremy Corbyn, Labour leader, and Kezia Dugdale, Scottish Labour leader, will tomorrow use a joint event in Glasgow…
Keir Starmer: The PM’s plan for Brexit is to be half-in, half-out
This is the full speech given by Keir Starmer, shadow Brexit Secretary, in response to a statement yesterday…
Luke Akehurst: The darkest hour comes before dawn – Labour’s best days electorally can still be ahead of it
I’ve been here before. That point where everything looks politically hopeless and people start to mutter about having…
