The recent blocking of Mish Rahman yet again showed contempt for Labour Party democracy — we need permanent campaigning for the right of members to decide, writes Matt Willgress.
Tag: Arise Festival
NPF Reportback shows extent of Starmer’s rollback – and need for unified fightback
“We know the policies we are pushing for are overwhelmingly popular, but most importantly they are absolutely necessary” - Jess Barnard, Labour NEC.
Without policies of compassion and hope, Labour risks opening the door to the far-right – John McDonnell MP
"My fear is that unless an incoming Labour government starts immediately on a large scale transformative programme... disillusionment will set in fairly quickly."
Workers need a commitment from Labour – Sarah Woolley, BFAWU, on the National Policy Forum
"Apart from the row about not offering £15 an hour, the New Deal for Working People document has some really important demands in it. But have they survived the NPF and will they make it into the manifesto?"
Socialist economic policies explained. The alternative to never-ending cuts – Özlem Onaran.
What is the progressive policy agenda needed to tackle the crisis - Professor Ozlem Onaran asks what the green, caring and just transition we need would look like.
A World to Win’ – Jeremy Corbyn and international voices call for global movements of peace and justice
The penultimate rally of Arise Festival 2023 saw hundreds of activists tune in with Jeremy Corbyn and campaigners for peace and social justice from across the world.
Stand with social progress and democracy – Arise Festival says “no more Pincohet’s in Latin America”
The Latin America session at Arise Festival 2023 saw hundreds of activists come together to build international solidarity and support for progressive developments in the region.
Sylvia Pankhurst – Suffragette, Socialist and Scourge of Empire
Looking at the life and legacy of Sylvia Pankhurst, historian Katherine Connolly led a discussion at Arise Festival on the suffragette, socialist and scourge of empire.
We must oppose the clampdown on Labour Party democracy – Jon Trickett MP
During the meeting held on "The Case for Labour Party Democracy" Jon Trickett spoke in depth on Labour's factional clampdown on members' rights in the wake of the exclusion of Jamie Driscoll.
Massive support shown for Jamie Driscoll as members and affiliates speak up for Labour Party democracy
Jamie Driscoll, Jon Trickett, Rachel Garnam (CLPD), Mick Whelan (ASLEF), Kathy Bole (Disability Labour) challenged the clampdown on party democracy - including Jamie's own shocking exclusion.