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John McDonnell MP

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Labour MP for Hayes and Harlington

'Issue this book to every new MP': John McDonnell reviews 'The Fiery Spirits'
Books & culture
By John McDonnell MP
'Issue this book to every new MP': John McDonnell reviews 'The Fiery Spirits'
John Rees has written a page-turning and powerful reminder of how Parliament and the people once wrested control from an arrogant executive
Labour MPs Demand Colleagues Lose Whip Over Palestine Action Vote
Foreign affairs
Labour MPs Demand Colleagues Lose Whip Over Palestine Action Vote
Labour MPs have urged the government to remove the party whip from nine MPs who voted against proscribing Palestine Action.
Labour Whips Urged To Keep Seven Suspended MPs Out Of Party
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Labour Whips Urged To Keep Seven Suspended MPs Out Of Party
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is coming under pressure from members on the right of Labour to keep its seven suspended MPs out of the party.
Lord Davies reviews 'How Labour Wins'
Books & culture
By Lord Davies of Brixton
Lord Davies reviews 'How Labour Wins'
Although he may not entirely succeed in explaining why Labour wins, Douglas Beattie has succeeded in delivering an interesting and enjoyable read
Where Are The Labour Left?
Political parties
Where Are The Labour Left?
“The left isn’t going anywhere,” a young activist told a small, packed room at the Socialist Campaign Group (SCG) rally at Labour Party Conference in Liverpool.
Lord Davies reviews 'The Searchers'
Books & culture
By Lord Davies of Brixton
Lord Davies reviews 'The Searchers'
Although written in a slightly strained format, Andy Beckett has overall produced an honest and balanced history of Labour’s radical left
New Labour MPs To Face Immediate Pressure Over Two-Child Cap
Economy
New Labour MPs To Face Immediate Pressure Over Two-Child Cap
Newly elected Labour MPs are set to come under immediate pressure from the party’s left to defy the leadership by backing moves to scrap the two-child benefit cap ahead of the King’s Speech.
Labour must be bold and back a wealth tax
Economy
By John McDonnell MP
Labour must be bold and back a wealth tax
Alongside the King’s Speech and the Budget, the Autumn Statement is one of the big events of the political calendar; and yet the forthcoming statement is rapidly looking like an unprecedented irrelevance.
Liverpool love affair
Political parties
By Patrick Kidd
Liverpool love affair
Labour has a long – though far from unbroken – relationship with Liverpool. But while some conferences made the party 'Come Together’, others did quite the opposite
'Eternal lessons on dictatorship': John McDonnell reviews 'Vodka with Stalin'
Books & culture
By John McDonnell MP
'Eternal lessons on dictatorship': John McDonnell reviews 'Vodka with Stalin'
A heartrending account of one man’s attempt to save his former lover from Stalin’s purges
John McDonnell Can See Keir Starmer In No.10 But Tells Him To Stop Trying To “Re-Hash New Labour”
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John McDonnell Can See Keir Starmer In No.10 But Tells Him To Stop Trying To “Re-Hash New Labour”
John McDonnell has said he believes Keir Starmer could be the next Prime Minister, but says attempting to “re-hash New Labour” will stand in his way.
John McDonnell Grills PM's New Ethics Adviser Over Role With 'Unethical Arms Dealer'
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John McDonnell Grills PM's New Ethics Adviser Over Role With "Unethical Arms Dealer"
Downing Street's newly appointed ethics adviser has come under fire over his previous work with a British defence company, BAE Systems.
The Business Standards Bill will judge businesses based on their treatment of employees and the community
Economy
By John McDonnell MP
The Business Standards Bill will judge businesses based on their treatment of employees and the community
During the Covid-19 pandemic the government has introduced schemes to support businesses, but there has been a lack of conditions attached to much of this aid. The Business Standards Bill will introduce system for accrediting businesses on their behaviour.
John McDonnell says coronavirus ban on evictions should stay in place for a year
Coronavirus
John McDonnell says coronavirus ban on evictions should stay in place for a year
A ban on evictions introduced at the start of the coronavirus pandemic should stay in place for at least another year, Labour’s John McDonnell has said.
Keir Starmer to meet left-wing MP group amid fury over ‘anti-semitic conspiracy theory’ sacking of Rebecca Long-Bailey
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Keir Starmer to meet left-wing MP group amid fury over ‘anti-semitic conspiracy theory’ sacking of Rebecca Long-Bailey
Keir Starmer is due to meet members of the Socialist Campaign Group on Friday amid a left-wing backlash over his decision to sack Rebecca Long-Bailey as shadow education secretary for sharing an article containing an “anti-semitic conspiracy theory”.
Labour left hit out at Keir Starmer over 'reckless' decision to sack Rebecca Long-Bailey amid anti-semitism row
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Labour left hit out at Keir Starmer over 'reckless' decision to sack Rebecca Long-Bailey amid anti-semitism row
A number of senior figures from the left-wing of the Labour party have slammed Keir Starmer over his "reckless" decision to sack Rebecca Long-Bailey.
Labour says landlords should be made to give three-month rent break to tenants squeezed by coronavirus
Coronavirus
Labour says landlords should be made to give three-month rent break to tenants squeezed by coronavirus
Tenants struggling with the economic impact of the coronavirus shutdown should be able to stop paying rent for three months, Labour has said.
Coronavirus: Rishi Sunak to unveil help for self-employed workers amid widespread economic shutdown
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Rishi Sunak to unveil help for self-employed workers amid widespread economic shutdown
Rishi Sunak will unveil a fresh package of support for the self-employed on Thursday - amid reports they may have to wait until the end of May to access help.
Rishi Sunak's plan to pay wages at coronavirus-hit firms will cost 'billions every month', says Institute for Fiscal Studies
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak's plan to pay wages at coronavirus-hit firms will cost 'billions every month', says Institute for Fiscal Studies
Rishi Sunak's "unprecedented" plan to pay most of the wages of employees not working as a result of the coronavirus will cost the Government billions of pounds a month, a leading think tank has said.
Labour says government should underwrite wages to stop coronavirus-hit firms laying off staff
Coronavirus
Labour says government should underwrite wages to stop coronavirus-hit firms laying off staff
Ministers should step up their "inadequate" response to the coronavirus epidemic and underwrite wages at stricken companies so people do not lose their jobs, Labour has said.
Coronavirus: Ministers under pressure to provide help for renters and insecure workers
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Ministers under pressure to provide help for renters and insecure workers
Ministers are facing increasing calls to provide support for renters, the self-employed and people facing redundancy affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
It’s time politics caught up with the reality of the climate emergency
Environment
By John McDonnell MP
It’s time politics caught up with the reality of the climate emergency

Millions of people have been shut out of prosperity and power for too long. A Labour government will open up politics and ensure accountability, writes John McDonnell MP