"Only by showing solidarity with workers taking industrial action, supporting genuine, transformative socialist policies, & creating stronger links with Trade Unions can the Labour Party get back on track to having the support of young people."
Tag: Labour
A letter to Keir Starmer and David Evans – John McDonnell
"In the context of the recently published Forde Report, I am writing first of all to raise with you the behaviour of the Labour Party in its treatment of Jewish Voice for Labour & its members" - John McDonnell's letter to Keir Starmer & David Evans.
‘Time to start fighting back’ say trade union leaders, MPs & activists at 1000s-strong rally
"Let’s educate, agitate and organise" - thousands of activists joined trade union leaders and leading Labour figures to show their support for industrial actions taking place across the country.
Scottish Labour Executive Committee report: Coll McCail and Lauren Harper
The first of a new regular report from the Scottish Labour Executive Committee by Coll McCail and Lauren Harper.
People can’t wait for future growth for a pay rise
"Where Labour’s position is stuck in shades of technocratic grey, the wider labour movement is going through a revitalisation - bursting with energy and assertiveness."
Ian Lavery MP’s statement on the Forde Report
"To move forward as a true party of equality & social justice we need to properly address our failings, particularly those which have been driven by political motivations" - Ian Lavery MP on the Forde Report.
For Taking the Fight to the Tories & Socialist Solutions to the Crisis – Labour Assembly Urges Support for 5 Grassroots NEC Candidates
"As the crisis deepens, we need to collectively fight for a socialist policy agenda in opposition to the intense Tory attacks on our jobs, health, rights and living standards."
Tackling Inequality
Dick Symonds, chair of Broadstairs Labour Party, outlines some of the measures needed to bring more equality to Britain.
The British left has much to learn from the success of Sinn Fein
"hundreds tuned in for ‘Real Change in Ireland - Lessons for the Left’, an interesting discussion with John McDonnell MP; Geoff Bell; and Emma Sheerin, Sinn Fein MLA for Mid Ulster.
Our rights aren’t given, they are fought for and won – Nabeela Mowlana
"We can’t wait for a Westminster handout from this government. We know our rights, but we also know that rights aren’t given, they are fought for and won" - a powerful contribution from Nabeela Mowlana.