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After it was announced that LOCOG were asking soldiers, teachers and students to fill empty Olympic seats, Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has urged Olympics organisers to give seats to police officers and their families too: "LOCOG has…
For the fourth time in a row, Andy Burnham retains his position at the head of the LabourList Shadow Cabinet rankings - or in other words, Burnham has been your pick of the shadow cabinet now for around six months. An impressive feat…
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As Abu Qatada is released from prison on bail, shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper has responded, arguing that the government could and should have done more to avoid his release: "It is clear the Government has not done all it can to stop…
The European Court of Human Rights is preventing Britain from deporting the radical Muslim preacher, Abu Qatada, to his native Jordan on the grounds that he would not get a fair trial there if, as is likely, much of the evidence against him…
It used to be the left of the Labour party that was known for constantly throwing tantrums and being disloyal to the party's leader. Voters like people who speak their mind, they said, forgetting that voters also get turned off by parties…
By Rachel Reeves MP and Rt. Hon Yvette Cooper MP David Cameron has a problem with women. Since a Number 10 memo admitted that women were increasingly angry with the government, the Prime Minister has promised he’ll get a new advisor to turn…
By Christine Quigley / @c_quigley The Guardian has reported on the Tory-led government's new plans to win back women voters, from front-loading child benefit to banning advertising to under-16s. It's not before time; as Yvette Cooper and…
By Yvette Cooper MP Another day, another government assault on women's lives. From Sure Start closures to No 10 discussions about scrapping maternity leave, it is clear that none of the hard won opportunities for women and families are safe…
Another week in Westminster begins with another tome being added to the groaning bookshelf of Blair/Brown era biographies. This time it's Alastair Campbell's latest, and includes the eye catching suggestion that Ed Ball plotted to oust Tony…
After his interview on Marr at the weekend, David Miliband continues his return with a lecture at the LSE tonight on the future of the Left in Europe. To trail that speech,David has written an article for the Times (£) on why the Left is…
