Billy Bragg says he still backs Jeremy Corbyn, despite calling the Labour leader a “20th century man” and warning against “tribalist” moves August 16, 2016 Singer and Labour activist Billy Bragg has denied withdrawing his support for Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, despite warning the party risks becoming “tribalist” under Corbyn. Speaking at the Edinburgh Book Festival, Bragg, who has repeatedly lent Corbyn his backing, said Labour was failing to articulate new ideas, such as federalism for English regions. According to [...]
Jeremy Corbyn pleased Owen Smith has taken a leaf out of John McDonnell’s book with pledge to fight for workers’ rights July 27, 2016 Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has expressed joy that Owen Smith will essentially have copied him and John McDonnell in his latest campaign pitch. Owen Smith is to pledge to fight for workers' rights and trade union powers in his latest pitch to Labour supporters ahead of the leadership election. He will say that the UK has "become the poor man [...]
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has reportedly been told to resign by his deputy Tom Watson June 27, 2016 Labour's leader Jeremy Corbyn has reportedly been told to resign by his deputy, Tom Watson. Corbyn has faced a spate of resignations over the past 48 hours, with 11 of the 31 shadow cabinet members resigning yesterday alone, and the rebellion continuing into today. Although the Labour leader has announced a new shadow cabinet, junior [...]
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn says he is going nowhere after day of shadow cabinet resignations June 26, 2016 Jeremy Corbyn has said he is going nowhere after a day of resignations. Some 11 of the Labour leader’s shadow cabinet resigned throughout the day on Sunday, while foreign secretary Hilary Benn was dismissed on Saturday night. Corbyn has indicated he will not be resigning and said he would stand as a candidate again in any future leadership [...]
Sadiq Khan tells Jeremy Corbyn to get into the habit of winning May 14, 2016 Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, just over a week into his new job, has told Labour it needs to get into "the habit of winning". Speaking after his victory over Zac Goldsmith, Khan said that Labour should study the victories of John Smith and Tony Blair, using their strategy to win the election. On the [...]
Labour’s Robin Hood tax plans: Pensioners will suffer as levy erodes retirement pots, says asset manager May 15, 2017 Pensioners will be hit hardest by Labour plans to introduce a Robin Hood tax, one of the UK’s leading asset managers has said. On Sunday the Labour party revealed plans to raise £4.7bn by changing stamp duty levels on shares and introducing a levy on other financial instruments such as derivatives. Today the chief investment [...]
John McDonnell has accused Owen Smith supporters of threatening to divide Labour as Jeremy Corbyn prepares to reveal 10 pledges to “rebuild” Britain August 4, 2016 Jeremy Corbyn's right hand man has accused supporters of Labour leadership challenger Owen Smith of threatening to split the party. Shadow chancellor John McDonnell claimed that backers of Smith are warning the party will inevitably divide if Corbyn retains the party leadership. Speaking on BBC radio earlier, McDonnell called on Smith to denounce a split. [...]
Labour contender Angela Eagle is making a pledge to keep campaign “comradely” after allegations Jeremy Corbyn tacitly endorsed bullying July 13, 2016 Labour leadership challenger has called for a friendly debate with competitors as incumbent Jeremy Corbyn was accused of tacitly endorsing bullying of Labour staff. On the day that Owen Smith announced he would be running for the Labour leadership, Eagle said she wants a "comradely" debate. At the launch of her "Keep it Comradely" pledge, the former [...]
EU referendum: Jeremy Corbyn hits back against calls for him to step down after Brexit vote June 25, 2016 Jeremy Corbyn has confirmed he will not be stepping down as Labour leader and will fight any attempt from Labour MPs to oust him. After two senior Labour figures – Margaret Hodge and Ann Coffey – tabled a motion of no confidence in the leader, Corbyn said he was aware of unrest within the party but would [...]
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn to address centrist Labour group Progess May 14, 2016 Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is to appeal to some of his harshest critics as he speaks to a centrist Labour group today in an attempt to build bridges within the party and focus frustrations on the Conservatives. Corbyn will address members of Progess, including a number of MPs, in central London today. In the speech Corbyn is [...]