Doctor’s Note: The NHS is at a tipping point – and GPs are the scapegoats
The government is trying to deflect the blame away from the real causes of the NHS’ crisis, writes Dr Joe McManners.
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Labour conference passes motion to back sanctions against Israel
An historic motion on Palestine has been passed at the Labour Party conference, which acknowledges that Israel is practicing apartheid and calls for strong sanctions.
Government plans to lower student loan repayment threshold met with contempt
“The injustice is simply outstanding” says the National Union of Students on government proposal to slash the amount graduates must earn before repaying student loans.
Marxist activists expelled from Labour conference
Several backers of banned group Socialist Appeal were escorted off the premises by security guards, the group claims.
Proportional representation overwhelmingly backed by local Labour groups at conference
Conference will vote on changing Labour party policy to back proportional representation on Monday.
In full: Left-wing Green New Deal motion set to be debated by Labour conference
Conference could back a ‘socialist Green New Deal’ – including nationalising the energy companies.
Labour MSP: The Scottish Parliament needs powers over foreign policy. Here’s why
LFF publishes an exclusive extract from a new Labour left publication on Scottish independence.
Labour voters say party needs a clearer vision – and must work with other parties to win
A message for Keir Starmer as the party kicks off its conference in Brighton.
Richard Burgon: ‘Starmer’s leadership rule changes treat members with contempt’
“If Keir had said in his leadership campaign he was going to reduce the power of Labour party members, and their democratic say, he wouldn’t have been elected leader of the Labour Party.”
How we can end bogus self-employment which condemns millions to a low income
‘False or bogus self-employment is a major reason for low pay’.
