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Building a fighting left – 2025 Labour Outlook Bulletin
"Our alternative must be bold & radical: rooted in international solidarity & socialism." Read Apsana Begum, Diane Abbott, BFAWU, PSC & Jess Barnard in our special bulletin.
I can’t support policies that push anyone into poverty – Apsana Begum exclusive
"Last year, I had my Labour Party Whip suspended because I voted to scrap the Tories’ two child limit & then, without explanation, I had to find out from the media this year that my suspension was not going to be lifted." - Apsana Begum MP writes ahead of the vote on disability benefit cuts.
End arms sales to Israel and defend our right to protest – Apsana Begum
"Horrific deaths and human suffering are explained away, covered up, obscured. And when that fails, they turn to censorship and repression." - Apsana Begum.
When Labour abandons principles, it fuels despair – Apsana Begum MP
Apsana Begum MP says attempting to outflank the far-right capitulates to them and warns the government against it.
In Gaza, starvation is deployed as a weapon – Apsana Begum MP
As Israel simultaneously starves and bombs the people of Gaza, the British governments actions will haunt its legacy, writes Apsana Begum MP.
Remembering Altab Ali and All Victims of Racism – Apsana Begum MP
47 years ago, Altab Ali was murdered on his walk home in East London. Apsana Begum writes on remembering Altab and all victims of racism, with a message against division and hate.
Apsana Begum MP: Women Are at the Heart of the Struggle for a Better World
"Whilst International Women’s Day must be about highlighting ongoing injustices, it is also about pointing towards the way to overcome" - Apsana Begum MP.
Apsana Begum MP: Punitive Welfare Policies and Austerity have Driven the Poverty Crisis for Years
For years, punitive welfare policies and austerity have pushed more and more people into poverty. It's time to put people first and stop the scapegoating, writes Apsana Begum MP.
Apsana Begum MP: The chilling complicity in Gaza’s destruction will not be forgotten
"No matter the spin or double speak... the majority of people in our country know that UK and US foreign policy interests are being pursued with a disregard for Palestinian life" - Apsana Begum MP.