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🚨 "The Chancellor's decision to abolish the two child benefit cap is a welcome decision."
Our statement on the Autumn Budget 🔽
Our statement on the Autumn Budget 🔽
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Workers can be dismissed without cause nearly two years into a job, and under this compromise, almost half a year in.
Opponents of the workers' rights reforms will return for more to weaken the Bill.
I say to my colleagues on the front bench, be bold, take heart.
Opponents of the workers' rights reforms will return for more to weaken the Bill.
I say to my colleagues on the front bench, be bold, take heart.
December 9, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Workers can be dismissed without cause nearly two years into a job, and under this compromise, almost half a year in.
Opponents of the workers' rights reforms will return for more to weaken the Bill.
I say to my colleagues on the front bench, be bold, take heart.
Opponents of the workers' rights reforms will return for more to weaken the Bill.
I say to my colleagues on the front bench, be bold, take heart.
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Labour NEC report
A report from Labour’s National Executive Committee Away Day on 2nd December by left CLP reps. Deputy Leader’s Report Everyone congratulated Lucy Powell on her successful election. Lucy talked about rebuilding the voter coalition, including in the nations, and discussed the May…
A report from Labour’s National Executive Committee Away Day on 2nd December by left CLP reps. Deputy Leader’s Report Everyone congratulated Lucy Powell on her successful election. Lucy talked about rebuilding the voter coalition, including in the nations, and discussed the May…
Labour NEC report
A report from Labour’s National Executive Committee Away Day on 2nd December by left CLP reps. Deputy Leader’s Report Everyone congratulated Lucy Powell on her successful election. Lucy talked about rebuilding the voter coalition, including in the nations, and discussed the May elections and supporting Scotland and Wales. She was enthusiastic over the Budget, commenting that it was a very “Labour” budget.
labourhub.org.uk
December 8, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Labour NEC report
A report from Labour’s National Executive Committee Away Day on 2nd December by left CLP reps. Deputy Leader’s Report Everyone congratulated Lucy Powell on her successful election. Lucy talked about rebuilding the voter coalition, including in the nations, and discussed the May…
A report from Labour’s National Executive Committee Away Day on 2nd December by left CLP reps. Deputy Leader’s Report Everyone congratulated Lucy Powell on her successful election. Lucy talked about rebuilding the voter coalition, including in the nations, and discussed the May…
The Government must invest in local government, protect jobs and rebuild our public services.
Without proper funding, councils will continue to go bust and our communities will pay the price.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Without proper funding, councils will continue to go bust and our communities will pay the price.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Local authorities in England and Wales warn finances at ‘breaking point’
More councils expected to fall into bankruptcy in near future as they face nervous wait over government funding
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:31 AM
The Government must invest in local government, protect jobs and rebuild our public services.
Without proper funding, councils will continue to go bust and our communities will pay the price.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Without proper funding, councils will continue to go bust and our communities will pay the price.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Barring trans women from taking part in internal Party democracy is divisive and cruel. Labour’s NEC should roll back this decision.
The Government must also reject any EHRC guidance that enforces the exclusion of trans people from public life.
The Government must also reject any EHRC guidance that enforces the exclusion of trans people from public life.
December 6, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Barring trans women from taking part in internal Party democracy is divisive and cruel. Labour’s NEC should roll back this decision.
The Government must also reject any EHRC guidance that enforces the exclusion of trans people from public life.
The Government must also reject any EHRC guidance that enforces the exclusion of trans people from public life.
Lifting the two child cap was a key win for Labour MPs and anti-poverty campaigners.
However, the Government's child poverty strategy does little to build on that success.
We need more ambitious action than this.
However, the Government's child poverty strategy does little to build on that success.
We need more ambitious action than this.
Labour launch ambitious Child Poverty Strategy, promising around 550,000 children will be lifted out of poverty by 2030 and deliver Labour's 'moral mission'.
Labour publish ambitious child poverty strategy to lift over half a million kids out of poverty by 2030 – LabourList
Labour will launch its Child Poverty Strategy tomorrow, promising the biggest fall in child poverty in a single parliament since records began. The government says…
labourlist.org
December 5, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Lifting the two child cap was a key win for Labour MPs and anti-poverty campaigners.
However, the Government's child poverty strategy does little to build on that success.
We need more ambitious action than this.
However, the Government's child poverty strategy does little to build on that success.
We need more ambitious action than this.
Reform UK is a party of the few, for the few.
BREAKING🚨: Nigel Farage has received a record £9 million donation from Thai-based crypto CEO Christopher Harbone.
Nigel Farage has proposed cutting taxes and regulations on the crypto industry.
Nigel Farage has proposed cutting taxes and regulations on the crypto industry.
December 4, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Reform UK is a party of the few, for the few.
We don’t agree with keeping inheritance tax perks for wealthy landowners but suspending the whip from MPs simply for voting against the Government is intolerant and stifles debate.
Markus Campbell-Savours should be reinstated.
Markus Campbell-Savours should be reinstated.
December 4, 2025 at 10:07 AM
We don’t agree with keeping inheritance tax perks for wealthy landowners but suspending the whip from MPs simply for voting against the Government is intolerant and stifles debate.
Markus Campbell-Savours should be reinstated.
Markus Campbell-Savours should be reinstated.
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Scrapping jury trials would undermine a foundational principle of British justice: the right to have your case heard by fellow citizens.
We need investment and reform to tackle court backlogs, not the abolition of key legal safeguards.
We need investment and reform to tackle court backlogs, not the abolition of key legal safeguards.
Lammy’s jury trial plans are ‘massive mistake’, say Labour MPs and peers
Only cases such as murder and rape or offences carrying sentence longer than three years would face jury under plans
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Scrapping jury trials would undermine a foundational principle of British justice: the right to have your case heard by fellow citizens.
We need investment and reform to tackle court backlogs, not the abolition of key legal safeguards.
We need investment and reform to tackle court backlogs, not the abolition of key legal safeguards.
This is a great initiative.
At a time when far right politics is on the rise, it's more important than ever that we unite to reject narratives of division and racism.
togetheralliance.org.uk/
At a time when far right politics is on the rise, it's more important than ever that we unite to reject narratives of division and racism.
togetheralliance.org.uk/
Together Alliance
Together is an alliance of over 50 civil society organisations united against the far right.
togetheralliance.org.uk
December 2, 2025 at 12:58 PM
This is a great initiative.
At a time when far right politics is on the rise, it's more important than ever that we unite to reject narratives of division and racism.
togetheralliance.org.uk/
At a time when far right politics is on the rise, it's more important than ever that we unite to reject narratives of division and racism.
togetheralliance.org.uk/
Scrapping most jury trials will only weaken our democracy.
These plans must be binned in full.
These plans must be binned in full.
Juries are one of our most important safeguards against authoritarianism.
There is an emergency in our courts which needs tackling – but addressing that doesn’t require ripping up rights.
https://www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec/02/david-lammy-proposals-jury-trials
There is an emergency in our courts which needs tackling – but addressing that doesn’t require ripping up rights.
https://www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec/02/david-lammy-proposals-jury-trials
David Lammy expected to water down plans to scrap most jury trials
Justice secretary suggests he will stick to Leveson’s recommended three-year sentence threshold, after ‘cabinet feedback’
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Scrapping most jury trials will only weaken our democracy.
These plans must be binned in full.
These plans must be binned in full.
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Billionaire wealth keeps piling up. Everyone else is left with less and less.
With this mountain of pasta, I show why we need to tax the Billionaires.
With this mountain of pasta, I show why we need to tax the Billionaires.
December 1, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Billionaire wealth keeps piling up. Everyone else is left with less and less.
With this mountain of pasta, I show why we need to tax the Billionaires.
With this mountain of pasta, I show why we need to tax the Billionaires.
Trump's escalating threats against Venezuela are the latest demonstration of the total contempt in which he holds international law.
His bogus, paper-thin justifications for US military aggression should be called out for what they are: a fig-leaf for illegal regime change.
His bogus, paper-thin justifications for US military aggression should be called out for what they are: a fig-leaf for illegal regime change.
November 30, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Trump's escalating threats against Venezuela are the latest demonstration of the total contempt in which he holds international law.
His bogus, paper-thin justifications for US military aggression should be called out for what they are: a fig-leaf for illegal regime change.
His bogus, paper-thin justifications for US military aggression should be called out for what they are: a fig-leaf for illegal regime change.
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"More than 80 organisations in over 30 countries are planning actions against exploitative labour conditions."
Today, we #MakeAmazonPay. Read more in EUobserver.
Today, we #MakeAmazonPay. Read more in EUobserver.
Instead of Black Friday, unions call for Make Amazon Pay Day
Amazon workers in over 30 countries are striking this 'Black Friday' weekend, demanding fair wages, union rights, and environmental accountability. The "Make Amazon Pay" campaign marks its sixth year…
buff.ly
November 28, 2025 at 9:21 AM
"More than 80 organisations in over 30 countries are planning actions against exploitative labour conditions."
Today, we #MakeAmazonPay. Read more in EUobserver.
Today, we #MakeAmazonPay. Read more in EUobserver.
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When Keir Starmer asked me to work with our Trades Unions to develop a programme for the biggest uplift in workers’ rights and protections in a generation, I did exactly as I was asked and we produced the New Deal for Working People.
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November 27, 2025 at 6:41 PM
When Keir Starmer asked me to work with our Trades Unions to develop a programme for the biggest uplift in workers’ rights and protections in a generation, I did exactly as I was asked and we produced the New Deal for Working People.
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Any dilution to the Employment Rights Bill is an attack on workers.
Labour must commit to passing this Bill in full instead of pandering to its detractors in the Lords.
Labour must commit to passing this Bill in full instead of pandering to its detractors in the Lords.
November 27, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Any dilution to the Employment Rights Bill is an attack on workers.
Labour must commit to passing this Bill in full instead of pandering to its detractors in the Lords.
Labour must commit to passing this Bill in full instead of pandering to its detractors in the Lords.
The scrapping of the two child cap was a major win for campaigners and the labour movement, and vindicates the MPs who voted against it.
But without a radical overhaul of the economy, living standards will stagnate.
But without a radical overhaul of the economy, living standards will stagnate.
November 27, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The scrapping of the two child cap was a major win for campaigners and the labour movement, and vindicates the MPs who voted against it.
But without a radical overhaul of the economy, living standards will stagnate.
But without a radical overhaul of the economy, living standards will stagnate.
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Just be Labour!
John McDonnell MP sets out his thoughts on today’s Budget. The wave of relief that swept over the Parliamentary Labour Party was palpable when they heard the Chancellor confirm that the two child cap was at last to be scrapped. This is a huge victory for all those Labour MPs and…
John McDonnell MP sets out his thoughts on today’s Budget. The wave of relief that swept over the Parliamentary Labour Party was palpable when they heard the Chancellor confirm that the two child cap was at last to be scrapped. This is a huge victory for all those Labour MPs and…
Just be Labour!
John McDonnell MP sets out his thoughts on today’s Budget. The wave of relief that swept over the Parliamentary Labour Party was palpable when they heard the Chancellor confirm that the two child cap was at last to be scrapped. This is a huge victory for all those Labour MPs and campaigning groups, who fought so hard to lift 500,000 children out of poverty.
labourhub.org.uk
November 26, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Just be Labour!
John McDonnell MP sets out his thoughts on today’s Budget. The wave of relief that swept over the Parliamentary Labour Party was palpable when they heard the Chancellor confirm that the two child cap was at last to be scrapped. This is a huge victory for all those Labour MPs and…
John McDonnell MP sets out his thoughts on today’s Budget. The wave of relief that swept over the Parliamentary Labour Party was palpable when they heard the Chancellor confirm that the two child cap was at last to be scrapped. This is a huge victory for all those Labour MPs and…
🚨 "The Chancellor's decision to abolish the two child benefit cap is a welcome decision."
Our statement on the Autumn Budget 🔽
Our statement on the Autumn Budget 🔽
November 26, 2025 at 1:45 PM
🚨 "The Chancellor's decision to abolish the two child benefit cap is a welcome decision."
Our statement on the Autumn Budget 🔽
Our statement on the Autumn Budget 🔽
Even David Lammy said “criminal trials without juries would be a bad idea”, back in 2020.
This would weaken our democracy.
This would weaken our democracy.
Jury trials in England and Wales to be scrapped except for most serious cases on.ft.com/3LY1Ceq
Jury trials in England and Wales to be scrapped except for most serious cases
Proposed changes unlikely to apply for trials of serious offences such as rape and murder
on.ft.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Even David Lammy said “criminal trials without juries would be a bad idea”, back in 2020.
This would weaken our democracy.
This would weaken our democracy.
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SHA view on the Budget proposals to reintroduce ruinous PFI in healthcare - Socialist Health Association sochealth.co.uk/2025/11/25/s...
SHA view on the Budget - Socialist Health Association
Introduction There are a number of aspects of the forthcoming budget to consider we focus here on the decisions directly related to health in the knowledge that dealing effectively with the social det...
sochealth.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 12:24 PM
SHA view on the Budget proposals to reintroduce ruinous PFI in healthcare - Socialist Health Association sochealth.co.uk/2025/11/25/s...
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@brianleishmanmp.bsky.social, who lost the Labour whip earlier this year for fighting against disability cuts, calls for real change to tackle the deepening crisis.
Rising poverty, food insecurity, spiralling energy bills & housing costs - all while wages stagnate.
Rising poverty, food insecurity, spiralling energy bills & housing costs - all while wages stagnate.
“Poverty Rises Whilst Companies Post Record Profits” – Brian Leishman MP
Brian Leishman MP says poverty rises whilst companies post record profits and urges colleagues to stand firm for labour values.
labouroutlook.org
November 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
@brianleishmanmp.bsky.social, who lost the Labour whip earlier this year for fighting against disability cuts, calls for real change to tackle the deepening crisis.
Rising poverty, food insecurity, spiralling energy bills & housing costs - all while wages stagnate.
Rising poverty, food insecurity, spiralling energy bills & housing costs - all while wages stagnate.
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Today I’m delivering my open letter to the Prime Minister and Chancellor calling on them to: Tax Extreme Wealth - Tackle the Cost of Living Crisis.
There’s still time to join over 20,000 others and add your name before I take it to Downing Street. 👇
bit.ly/TaxWealthAutumnBudget
There’s still time to join over 20,000 others and add your name before I take it to Downing Street. 👇
bit.ly/TaxWealthAutumnBudget
November 25, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Today I’m delivering my open letter to the Prime Minister and Chancellor calling on them to: Tax Extreme Wealth - Tackle the Cost of Living Crisis.
There’s still time to join over 20,000 others and add your name before I take it to Downing Street. 👇
bit.ly/TaxWealthAutumnBudget
There’s still time to join over 20,000 others and add your name before I take it to Downing Street. 👇
bit.ly/TaxWealthAutumnBudget
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'To suggest the failed asylum system is what's fuelling racism is kind of ridiculous - I think she knows that.'
Labour Councillor Maurice Mcleod gives Natasha Devon his response to the 'disappointing' rhetoric from Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood.
Labour Councillor Maurice Mcleod gives Natasha Devon his response to the 'disappointing' rhetoric from Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood.
November 24, 2025 at 11:37 AM
'To suggest the failed asylum system is what's fuelling racism is kind of ridiculous - I think she knows that.'
Labour Councillor Maurice Mcleod gives Natasha Devon his response to the 'disappointing' rhetoric from Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood.
Labour Councillor Maurice Mcleod gives Natasha Devon his response to the 'disappointing' rhetoric from Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood.
Apsana is right.
Over 100 organisations have joined Labour MPs, Councillors and Members in urging the Chancellor to do the right thing and scrap this cruel Tory policy.
Over 100 organisations have joined Labour MPs, Councillors and Members in urging the Chancellor to do the right thing and scrap this cruel Tory policy.
Apsana Begum is right, the chancellor needs to scrap the two child benefit cap entirely.
Apsana was of course suspended from the Parliamentary Labour Party by Keir Starmer last year for voting to scrap the cap.
Apsana was of course suspended from the Parliamentary Labour Party by Keir Starmer last year for voting to scrap the cap.
November 24, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Apsana is right.
Over 100 organisations have joined Labour MPs, Councillors and Members in urging the Chancellor to do the right thing and scrap this cruel Tory policy.
Over 100 organisations have joined Labour MPs, Councillors and Members in urging the Chancellor to do the right thing and scrap this cruel Tory policy.
Labour members are right.
Mahmood’s proposals shamelessly attack asylum seekers and should be withdrawn immediately.
Mahmood’s proposals shamelessly attack asylum seekers and should be withdrawn immediately.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has seen her favourability drop 32 points among Labour members since her plans for asylum policy reform were announced
Cabinet rankings: Mahmood sees sharp drop in approval among Labour members – LabourList
Shabana Mahmood’s approval among Labour members has plummeted since her announcement on reform of asylum policy, exclusive polling for LabourList has revealed. The poll, conducted…
labourlist.org
November 23, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Labour members are right.
Mahmood’s proposals shamelessly attack asylum seekers and should be withdrawn immediately.
Mahmood’s proposals shamelessly attack asylum seekers and should be withdrawn immediately.