In memory of Grenfell
To mark the first anniversary of the terrible loss of the Grenfell Tower fire and in solidarity with the survivors and those whose lives were affected – residents, families, neighbours, […]
Tag Archives: justice
Breaking: QC appointed as Labour’s new in-house counsel
Gordon Nardell QC of 20 Essex Street Chambers has been appointed as Labour’s new in-house Counsel (IHC), to oversee the party’s disciplinary processes. Labour sources told the SKWAWKBOX that an […]
Guest post: “loyalty of working class people runs deep but betray it at your peril”
In this guest post, South Yorkshire teacher, trade unionist and staunch Labour voter Andy Searson takes EU-fixated Labour back-benchers to task. Having just sat through another interview listening to a […]
How Labour’s wider disciplinary processes will be made fit for purpose
The SKWAWKBOX published details and analysis earlier this week of Labour’s new disciplinary process for antisemitism complaints. The new process, which is based firmly on the recommendations of the Chakrabarti […]
Formby’s impressive new disciplinary process gives cause for confidence
Labour General Secretary Jennie Formby’s planned overhaul to the party’s disciplinary processes bodes well for all parts of the party – with the exception of the few members who behave […]
Grenfell inquiry live link
Live coverage of the Grenfell inquiry can be viewed here. Public awareness will be the key to the victims, survivors and their families getting anything resembling proper justice. The SKWAWKBOX […]
‘Slaughter’: at least 43 killed incl 8 children, 2000 injured as Israel fires on Palestinian protesters
As Palestinian protests in Gaza build toward the 70th ‘Nakba Day’ commemoration tomorrow, at least forty-three people have been killed as Israeli armed forces fired upon protesters, with reports of […]
Woodcock’s self-defence exposes the hypocrisy of the Labour right
‘Semi-detached’ Labour MP John Woodcock has been suspended pending the investigation of ‘sex-pest’ allegations against him. Mr Woodcock is entitled to the presumption of innocence – and has claimed as […]
Exclusive: full PLP briefing document on BoD/JLC meeting
A briefing document has gone out from the Labour leadership to all of the party’s MPs, outlining the discussion points, agreed actions and follow-ups of Jeremy Corbyn’s meeting with the […]
Formby’s likely roadmap for fixing Labour’s disciplinary process
One of the most misleading aspects of recent uproars about the Labour Party is frustration – on the part of those making complaints and the subjects of complaints alike – […]