The Unite union has endorsed Salma Yaqoob to be Labour’s candidate in May’s West Midlands Mayoral election, after the union’s West Midlands regional committee held a hustings in Birmingham. Yaqoob’s […]
Labour figures joined Manchester’s Labour mayor Andy Burnham yesterday at Manchester Cathedral to unveil a statue celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi. The statue was given […]
Closures followed sham ‘consultations’ in which FBU representatives were not even permitted to participate Boris Johnson’s Tories this week mocked Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn for wearing a green tie during […]
Left vs right vs centre contest shapes up after shortlisting decision The contest to be Labour’s candidate for West Midlands mayor has shaped up as a left/right/centre battle after three […]
Antisemitism exists in the Labour Party, as it does in all parts of society. More than any other political party, Labour has led the way in improving and implementing processes […]
Labour deputy leader’s history raises questions about his current self-presentation Labour deputy leader Tom Watson, with ample cooperation from the Establishment media, has put himself at the centre of the […]
McDonnell has endorsed Byrne’s candidacy – but local Momentum’s public letter asks him to reconsider Early this month the SKWAWKBOX broke the surprising news that Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell had […]
Both parties say they have not offered support to Liam Byrne for mayoral candidacy Momentum and Jon Lansman have both denied offering any support to Progress co-founder Liam Byrne in […]
Liam Byrne’s email to local members confirms bid for mayoral candidacy – and claims Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell’s support As the SKWAWKBOX broke this morning, Hodge Hill Labour MP and […]
Shadow Digital Economy Minister Liam Byrne to announce bid to become Labour’s candidate for West Midlands Metro Mayor on BBC today Former Treasury minister and current Shadow minister Liam Byrne […]