News and developments from the Labour Party and labour movement
John Stewart, Hackney North & Stoke Newington CLP, spoke at an event in Hackney in March to thank Jeremy Corbyn for his work. As Jeremy stands down as Labour leader, Briefing reproduces John's speech. It’s hard to know what to say when you’re on a platform with the Leader of Her Majesty’s Opposition. You have… Continue reading An inspiration to our movement
Labour Party Leader and Deputy Leader Elections Ballot papers for these elections are being sent out from 24th February. The Labour Briefing Co-op is supporting Rebecca Long-Bailey for Labour Leader and Richard Burgon for Deputy Leader. These candidates support policies that will make people better off and that Labour needs in order to win the… Continue reading Labour Leader and Deputy Leader Elections
Nominate Mohammed Azam for Labour’s NEC Labour Briefing Co-op, the Campaign for Labour Party Democracy, Labour CND and Kashmiris for Labour are supporting the candidature of Mohammed Azam for the Labour Party National Executive Committee (NEC). Mohammed Azam has previously served on the NEC. He is determined that Labour puts up a serious opposition to… Continue reading Support Mohammed Azam for NEC
Stephen Beckett Labour Briefing Editorial Board member The result of the general election came as a shock, it was an upsetting shock, it was a painful shock and many exhausted activists are still in mourning. Who lost, Labour, obviously. Our party lost 2.5 million votes compared to 2017. But the Lib Dems despite gaining 1.5… Continue reading Don’t mourn, organise!
A political issue which never comes up on the doorsteps and would be met with blank incomprehension if it were, is the British Constitution. An article by Will Self in The Guardian got 641 replies, but a recent petition only received 165 signatures in 6 months. It is a crucial question, overdue by centuries, and… Continue reading The Constitution
The Greater London Labour Party (GLLP) Regional Conference takes place on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd March. Nominations have now closed for the GLLP Officers and for the London Board. Please support the candidates supported by London Labour Left, Momentum, Labour Briefing Co-op and other organisations of the Labour left: Chair: Jim Kelly Vice Chair: Seema… Continue reading London Labour Conference
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