After the Gorton and Denton by-election
A personal view from a member of a nearby Constituency Labour Party who campaigned in tbe by-election. A report from the Gorton and Denton campaign The actual Labour campaign was poor, even taking into account that it had to operate with three knives already in its back. Labour’s stooping low as the campaign progressed included…
Keep reading“Restore Labour democracy”
The Guardian reports that the Labour MP for Leeds East and secretary of the Campaign Group, Richard Burgon, has “helped to coordinate” a “Restore Labour democracy” statement signed by several trade union leaders.
Keep readingLabour women’s conference and trans rights
Motion being circulated in Islington South CLP. Note that Unison women’s conference on 10-11 February was organised on a trans-inclusive basis, without, as far as we know, any legal challenge or kickback (so far). Note: ● The Labour Party has a long history of women’s organising which has played a vital role in shaping policy…
Keep readingAfter McSweeney, Starmer should resign
Fire Brigades Union general secretary Steve Wright has said: “Last week has been the final bullet for Keir Starmer. FBU members can’t wait till May for change”. We declare no confidence in Keir Starmer as Labour Party leader.
Keep readingSolidarity with workers in Iran
You may find useful to adapt text from this RMT Bakerloo branch resolution
Keep readingYes, sack McSweeney!
Yes, Morgan McSweeney should be sacked. Image taken from Tribune By Bryn Talbot Labour councillors, when polled in January 2025, identified Imogen Walker as the most right-wing of all Labour MPs. She has done nothing outlier or notable as an MP. She was identified because she is the partner of Morgan McSweeney, Keir Starmer’s chief…
Keep readingBeating the far right
We have seen this text used for trade-union motions. It covers the surge of far-right protests (notably 13 September 2025), the new Together alliance, the planned 28 March 2026 protest, etc. Shorter version here Longer version here You may find the text useful to adapt for a motion to your CLP.
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