"North Ayrshire has pursued a radical, visionary policy agenda. They have introduced Scotland’s first Community Wealth Building strategy and they have refused to accept SNP cuts."
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Labour Women’s Conference votes left again, so what next? – Rachel Garnham, Campaign for Labour Party Democracy
"A common theme was that the policies did not go nearly far enough to address the issues we face as women – from the climate crisis, to funding of public services, to the gender pay gap" - Rachel Garnham reports back from Labour's Women's Conference
Remembering Ron Todd: What we can learn about class in the Labour Party today
"As socialists we were always told that it was the task of the working class to secure its own emancipation. Ron’s life encapsulated this idea. That is why it is worth celebrating." By Jon Trickett MP The objects of the Ron Todd Foundation are close to my heart. The prevention or relief of poverty –…
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A Spring Statement to give Britain a Pay Rise? Think Again.
The Government is incapable of tackling the cosy-of-living crisis. Instead they are overseeing a decline in working class incomes, driving many who are already struggling into severe poverty.
An energy policy for need not profit – Tony Benn on the privatisation of energy
This week marked eight years since the death of Tony Benn. His speech in the House of Commons in 1985 opposing the Conservatives’ privatisation of British Gas rings true decades later.
Speaking up for Women at Labour Party Women’s Conference
Labour’s Women’s Conference takes place this weekend and delegates have the opportunity to discuss the policies Labour needs to adopt to win women voters and address the multiple crises we face.
Lynne Jones is standing for Labour’s National Executive Committee
""Labour is under constant pressure from powerful institutions that work for the 1% not the many our Party was established to represent" - Read Lynne Jones' candidate statement for Labour NEC .
Momentum: Our Policy Priorities for Labour Conference 2022, and Why It Matters
Momentum’s NCG has recommends key policy areas ahead of Labour Party Conference... including pushing for public ownership and challenging Labour's rightward lurch.
Ellen Morrison standing for re-election to Labour’s National Executive Committee
"We need a Labour government that will implement the changes disabled people need and that won’t happen without an NEC rep willing to hold our leadership’s feet to the fire" - Read Ellen Morrison's candidate statement.
Workers Can’t Wait! Now is the time to build mass resistance against the Tories’ cost-of-living crisis
The assault on living standards must be met with organised response. Join the Labour Assembly in calling for urgent action to address the #CostOfLiving crisis.