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SNP finally denies ‘IndyRef2 for abstention’ deal – almost – and blames Galloway
Earlier today, the SKWAWKBOX reported on the Scottish National Party’s (SNP) 24-hour-plus failure to deny reports that Theresa May offered SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon a deal when the two met […]
Grassroots Black Left backs unified slate, calls for black voice in future slate-making
This morning, CLPD (Campaign for Labour Party Democracy) and Momentum announced that they had agreed a unified slate of candidates for Labour’s elections to the National Constitutional Committee (NCC). Since […]
Jewish Voice for Labour backs unified NCC slate
As the SKWAWKBOX revealed this morning, CLPD (Campaign for Labour Party Democracy) and Momentum agreed a unified ‘slate’ for the important elections to Labour’s NCC (National Constitutional Committee). Other affiliates […]
SNP fails to deny May’s “IndyRef2 for abstention” offer
On Monday, SNP First Minister Nicola Sturgeon met Theresa May and tweeted afterward: However, rumours are circulating in certain corners of Westminster and Holyrood that Theresa May did much more […]
Breaking: Momentum/CLPD agree joint slate
Momentum and CLPD, who had put forward separate slates for Labour’s National Constitutional Committee elections, have agreed a joint slate of candidates. The slate consists of the full original CLPD slate (of […]
Queen’s U Belfast Student Union says ‘Solidarity with Palestine’ during Israeli ambassador visit
The Student Union of Queen’s University in Belfast staged a sit-in today in protest at the visit of Israeli ambassador Mark Regev to the university, to express their solidarity with […]
CWU, Unison add their support to Drakeford’s Welsh leadership campaign
The campaign of left-winger Mark Drakeford for the leadership of the Welsh Labour Party continues to build impetus. Hot on the heels of endorsements by Unite and South Wales NUM, […]
Tired of the one-sided evening news? A new option is coming
Long-time friend of the SKWAWKBOX Matt Turner, former Editor of Evolve Politics and one of the few commentators to accurately predict the 2017 General Election, is preparing to launch a […]
Breaking: new delay to Universal Credit roll-out as DWP incompetence gives some vulnerable reprieve
Comment The BBC has just announced that the government’s planned full roll-out of the hated Universal Credit system to all claimants has been delayed – again – by a further […]
Wavertree members: ‘Lansman offered to mediate to persuade us to keep Luciana’
Liverpool Wavertree MP Luciana Berger was again involved in controversy recently when the right-wing press claimed that she was in danger from Labour members had to be accompanied by a […]