Archive: Labour Party

Galloway's charm offensive leaves Miliband unmoved

George Galloway's return to parliament has frustrated Ed Miliband - whatever the Bradford West MP might say now

Ed Miliband remains committed to George Galloway's removal from the Commons, despite the recent charm offensive from the Bradford West MP.

A warning sign: 'Risk of violence' after Galloway victory

Army of discontent: Galloway returns to parliament

Sketch: Galloway returns to a frosty Commons

Comment: Labour doesn't have the guts to challenge Osborne on welfare

Ewen Speed is a sociologist and co-editor of the blog 'Cost of Living'.

Unless Miliband issues a distinctive challenge to the debate on welfare reform he will allow the right to dominate the argument.

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The Political Week Online

Eric Joyce, the bedroom tax, Bethan Jones, Tony Blair, and Mike Buchanan.

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Podcast: Why politics will be more interesting in 2013

All will become clear. Just keep listening

Or, why politics in 2013 is going to be like an episode of 24…

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Podcast: Ed Balls and the politics of opposition

We speak to Ed Balls about his autumn statement demands and winning back voters – before analysing his comments to reveal what they say about life out of power.

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Miliband takes on 'the wrong people'

Ed Miliband is against the "right people" and all for the "wrong people". No, wait

Ed Miliband has pledged to "stand up for the right people, not the wrong people" as he looks to reshape Britain's economy after 2015.

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Sketch: Red Eds woo blue collars

Ed Balls might appear chirpier, but it's Ed Miliband who's winning the workers over on a factory floor in Stevenage.

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Labour implodes in Bristol over mayor cabinet row

Trouble in Bristol: Not much harmony here

Labour faces a period of bitter infighting in Bristol, after an intervention from party HQ prompted the resignation of its leader in the city.

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Labour hits new poll high

Ed Miliband's 'one nation' speech may be behind his party's improved showing in the polls

Labour has achieved its highest position in the polls since 2010, reaching 44% according to pollster ComRes.

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Poll: Labour voters want zero net migration

Ed Miliband is expected to make a speech on the issue of immigration after revealed in poll that supporters who left Labour wanted drastic cuts in migrant numbers.

The full scale of immigration's impact on Labour's support was revealed in a new survey today, ahead of a planned Ed Miliband speech on the issue.

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Union will 'directly challenge' Labour candidates in elections

The union said it will 'fight' against austerity

The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union has voted to fund independent candidates in elections, in what it claims is a "historic" move to fight austerity.

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Beecroft blasted for recommending 'policy by parable'

Labour claims that Mr Beecroft's recommendations are not evidence-based

Adrian Beecroft took a beating from MPs on the enterprise and regulatory reform bill committee today, as members of the Labour party aggressively questioned the findings of his controversial report.

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Housing benefit money 'could solve homes shortage'

IPPR argues that the housing benefit bill money should fund long-term housing investment

Redirecting funds from the £20 billion housing benefit bill could be better spent on long-term housing investment, a think-tank has proposed.

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'Uncomradely' row threatens Labour unity

Labour's autumn conference could be a battle

Labour's autumn conference is set to be the battleground for another internal fight between the party's left-wing and centrist wings, developments this week suggest.

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