"While households struggle to pay their bills, banks are handing out the biggest bonuses since the financial crisis. That isn't fair, and it isn't inevitable."
Tag: Labour
Government must act on Israel’s ongoing atrocities against Palestinians – CLPD
"Ban all trade that aids or assists Israel’s military actions in Gaza or its unlawful presence in the occupied Palestinian territory, including all trade with Israel’s illegal settlements."
Revoking permission for US to bomb Iran from British bases is cost-of-living priority – CLPD
"Britain can play an important international role in deescalating this conflict by withdrawing that authorisation."
Bombs and bullets won’t grow the economy or make the planet safer – Red Weekly Column
"Andy Burnham has squandered the opportunity to break with his predecessor’s militarism, warmongering and disrespect for international law."
Trade union leaders call for Burnham to end support for Iran war
Ten trade union leaders have written to Andy Burnham asking him to address the cost of living crisis by applying pressure on Donald Trump to bring the US-Israeli conflict on Iran to a swift end.
Burnham’s first 100 days – Chris Hinchliff MP and Neil Duncan-Jordan MP
"Recognising the party as a broad church means more than just words. The voices on the left of the party must also be given space."
Will Burnham give Trump what he wants? – Stop Trump Coalition
"If Burnham bows to Trump now, it will embolden Trump and signal a continuation of the failed strategy of appeasing the rogue president."
Ending Starmerism can only work with a radical economic alternative – Red Weekly Column
Matt Willgress argues that the depth of the crises we face means the Left needs to put forward socialist policies for the transformation of society.
Does Labour’s health policy pass the Makerfield test? – Rathi Guhadasan
"Andy Burnham gave us the test. On health, his government is not yet passing it. The good news is that the answer sheet has been in Labour's possession for seventy-eight years."
New leader, but still avoiding questions from the left – NEC report
Left CLP reps report back from the 28th July National Executive Committee meeting.