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Corbyn's effect

Corbynism is a collective endeavour in the best Labour tradition – and there is much more to come, writes Mark Perryman
Over the past two years what has made the Corbynite challenge so distinctive, and has become a core part of...

Labour divisions

As a long-time Labour party member and sympathiser, I despair. It is perfectly obvious that in many – though not all – policy areas, Jeremy Corbyn is right and the old Blair-Brownite consensus got things wrong. It is equally evident...

The unlikely shadow chancellor

John McDonnell’s elevation to shadow chancellor startled him as much as anyone. He talks to Mary Riddell about his unexpected journey from crusader of the left to leading the battle to regain Labour’s economic credibility.

Unemployment figures: Corbyn must get beneath the stats

The new unemployment figures released today give the impression our economy is nearly back to full strength, but scratch under the surface and things are far from rosy for many in the UK’s workforce.

George Osborne will no doubt hail today’s...

Labour Party membership is shifting - and it matters

The increase in Labour’s membership is profound. Reports suggest an additional 170,000 members have joined, including the 60,000 since Jeremy Corbyn became Leader of the Opposition. These numbers are unprecedented and should be a cause for deep celebration. But who are the...

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