Arms campaigners pile pressure on Theresa May over ‘war crimes’ in Yemen
UK-backed siege in Yemen could constitute a war crime, say Amnesty – as leading progressives demand No 10 stop arms sales to Saudi Arabia.
How privatising probation services has damaged our justice system
“It cannot be right for an individual to leave custody with £46 to last them a number of weeks, nowhere to live and no job.”
As a member of Team GB, I’m worried Brexit will damage young people’s opportunities
Brexit will hurt the chances of Britain’s young people to live, work and travel across the EU. We must march for a ‘People’s Vote’ on the deal, says Olympic skier Peter Speight.
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The UK’s financial regulators are presiding over widespread corporate failure
The handling of scandals at leading banks show it’s time for a regulatory overhaul.
How Labour can be truly radical when it comes to the Bank of England
John McDonnell is proposing some brave new ideas for reforming our central bank. But there’s more a Labour government could do to revamp monetary policy.
The LFF Debate: “What’s the point in leading a party if you give a free vote on Heathrow?”
Heathrow expansion is the one big project where Labour could combine with rebellious Tories to show they take climate change seriously, says Jenny Jones.
The LFF Debate: “Corbyn is wrong – Heathrow expansion is vital for British jobs”
Former Transport Minister Jim Fitzpatrick says Heathrow’s expansion plans meet Labour’s ‘four key tests’ – and urges his colleagues to back the proposals.
A Labour Remain campaign must have democracy at its heart
There’s a low bar of knowledge about Brexit – meaning Remainers must be careful in their messaging.
Interview with Professor David Nutt: People will die unless medical cannabis is legalised
Speaking to Left Foot Forward, the former chief drugs adviser restates his call for cannabis to be legalised – and suggests he could come back into the fold.
Tom Brake: Why fishermen are getting worried about Brexit
“When even core groups of Brexit supporters start questioning their decision, it is time to reconsider whether it is still in our national interest to leave.”