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Labour MP: Voting for Starmer then quitting is ‘like forgetting to flush’
The Labour left is not mincing its words.
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.
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.
#Lab21: Rachel Reeves sets out ambitious proposals in first conference speech as shadow chancellor
Reeves outlined some bold promises for sweeping change, including becoming Britain’s ‘first green chancellor.’
Germany’s centre-left secures narrow win over Merkel’s party: What happens next?
As Germany enters a period of post-Merkel uncertainty, LFF caught up with Dr. Josefin Graef, co-convener the UK Political Studies Association’s German Politics Specialist Group, to ask her thoughts on the elections and what lies ahead for Germany.
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.
What the TUC Congress showed about climate change and trade unions
‘It is vital that trade unions can have these debates and arrive at a position that works for workers in the long-term.’
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.