
Who is Paul Waugh, the Labour candidate chosen to take on George Galloway in Rochdale?
The former political commentator has said now is the time ‘to cease being a spectator and start being a player’

The former political commentator has said now is the time ‘to cease being a spectator and start being a player’

Further candidates deselected from Labour causes controversy

The Islington councillor was announced as Labour’s candidate for Islington North

A report shows that in 2023 the average Briton was nearly £2,000 worse off as a result of Brexit.

For many right-wing politicians and their media allies, ‘welfare cheats’ is a line that bears endless repetition.

‘As a country, we face urgent threats on climate and nature. We need to make policies that follow the scientific evidence.’

‘It is not right that anyone should need to use a food bank because they can’t afford to eat and pay bills. However, food bank need is at an historic high.’

According to YouGov’s latest weekly tracker, Labour are now on 48% while the Tories have fallen to just 18%.

Under our winner-takes-all system, in tight seats, voters could well hold their noses and cast their ballot for a candidate with the best chance of winning, just to deliver a knock-out blow for the Tories.

A Trump return which not so long ago felt inconceivable, feels like peering into a deep abyss which could have a profound impact on Britain.