The manifesto is perhaps unsurprisingly dominated by the big picture, with the economic emphasis on nationalisation and climate change.
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A look at the theory behind nationalising key public services, as well as what has happened in practice.
The most vulnerable people bear the brunt of an ineffective energy system that prioritises profit over the consumer.
After years on the fence, Labour now has a position on the biggest topic of the day.
The Australian Labor Party’s failure to turn climate change into a winning campaign issue holds lessons for the UK Labour Party.
Adult education should never be seen as a luxury.
A political economist explains the background to Labour and the Conservatives’ new commitment to spending and borrowing.
The anti-EU party will not contest constituencies the Conservatives won in 2017 in the upcoming general election. But it still hopes to take votes from both of the two biggest parties.
Nearly 60 members of parliament have said they won’t run again in 2019. It’s worth looking closely at who they are and why they are quitting.
There’s much to be said for the campaign to reduce weekly working hours. But the ethics are more complex than often assumed.
Division among the opposition parties continues to play into Boris Johnson’s hands.
If he can sell this plan to Brussels, it’s game changing – but that’s a big ‘if’.
Inequality has reached untenable levels – public spending and wealth taxes are needed.
The government should work with drug companies, not against them.
Not only could less work pay for itself by boosting productivity, it’s necessary for human and planetary well-being.
Despite promising to represent the membership, Corbyn has ended up relying on union bloc votes to push through his own Brexit motion.
In trying to please everyone, Labour could lose votes on both sides of the Brexit divide.
Based on current trends, the UK could be heading for a hung parliament.
Members and leaders are at odds over the two biggest issues of the day. And an ambitious motion on a Green New Deal could make waves in Brighton too.
Labour’s grassroots members and its leadership look set to clash at its Conference in Brighton. But don’t bet on the members getting Corbyn to back Remain.
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