News McDonnell turns on Blair and Mandelson after shock Copeland defeat Jeremy Corbyn’s senior allies attempted to blame Tony Blair today for Labour’s crushing defeat in the Copeland by-election.… Peter Edwards 24th February, 2017, 8:43 am
Comment Both constituencies have been let down by the political establishment – Corbyn on by-election results This is the full statement published by Jeremy Corbyn in the aftermath of the results of the two… Jeremy Corbyn 24th February, 2017, 8:09 am
Comment I will work everyday to repay the trust shown in me by the people of Stoke – Snell’s victory speech This is the full text of the speech given by Gareth Snell when he was announced as the… Gareth Snell 24th February, 2017, 2:25 am
News Polls open in crucial by-elections as fears mount that 90mph storm could hit turnout Voting is underway in Copeland and Stoke as senior Labour figures voiced fears that as a “weather bomb”… Peter Edwards 23rd February, 2017, 8:38 am
Comment Naushabah Khan: I took on UKIP in a by-election – and know we must never be afraid to fight their politics of fear It is over two years since I stood in the Rochester and Strood by-election, which was prompted by the… Naushabah Khan 22nd February, 2017, 7:00 am
News Success in Stoke could be just the start of fightback against UKIP, says Labour PPC A Labour victory in the Stoke by-election could prove the stepping stone to claiming back lost working class… Emma Bean 21st February, 2017, 9:18 am
News Corbyn set to rally MPs tonight as new poll hands Tories 18-point lead Jeremy Corbyn will address Labour MPs tonight as the party prepares for a final push in two by-elections… Peter Edwards 20th February, 2017, 3:29 pm
News Labour should use economic policy to win back UKIP voters – reader survey results Labour should focus on developing economic policy as part of their strategy to win back working class votes from… Emma Bean 19th February, 2017, 9:00 am
Comment “UKIP’s politics of hate must be defeated, hatred will not save children’s centres” – Corbyn’s speech to Labour councillors This is the full speech delivered today by Jeremy Corby at Labour’s local Government conference in Warwick. Thank… Jeremy Corbyn 18th February, 2017, 4:59 pm
Comment Labour must stand up for the skills and rights of older workers and see off the threat of UKIP, a councillor writes Although the level of unemployment was largely flat, when new figures were announced today, one group that seems… Stephen Lambert 15th February, 2017, 12:29 pm