All articles written by Ruth Smeeth on PoliticsHome.com

29 Oct 2020 Political parties

After 5 years, brave Labour members who stood up to anti-Semitism will see that their actions were not in vain

Since 2015, it has felt as though the two parts of who I am have been in conflict. Labour must move quickly to implement the EHRC's recommendations, to ensure that the Labour Party is once again the natural home for Jews in the UK.

19 May 2020 Coronavirus

Labour must seize the political space opening up before us – and banish the poisonous myth about Leavers and Remainers

Labour failed to understand voters who wanted an end to the failed status quo. As we rebuild after the pandemic, the party has an opportunity to build a future based on empathy, connection and security

30 Mar 2020 Home affairs

Jeremy Corbyn’s failure on anti-Jewish racism will rightly forever tarnish his reputation

While our position on Brexit cost the Labour party votes, the unresolved crisis of anti-Semitism nearly cost us our soul.

18 Mar 2019 Communities

We are failing to adequately care for service personnel and veterans

Serving personnel and veterans who need mental health care are not receiving the support promised in the Armed Forces Covenant. That needs to change, says Ruth Smeeth

06 Nov 2018 Communities

No child should be condemned to summers of hunger and isolation

We must make sure all our children are returning to school healthy and well-nourished, says Ruth Smeeth MP.

25 Jun 2018 Defence

We owe our military personnel eternal gratitude – and tangible support

Those who keep us safe deserve support with the challenges they and their families face. It’s our job as MPs to make sure they get it, writes Ruth Smeeth

16 Oct 2015 Health

British children are starving during school holidays

Labour MP, Ruth Smeeth, calls for the Government to tackle child food poverty during school holidays