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It is often said that the Labour party owes as much to methodism as it does to socialism. Not that the great dissenting faith founded by John Wesley ever formally affiliated, of course. But, its non-conformist spirit undoubtedly helped to nourish one of the key...

Has a Labour leadership election ever been such a rollercoaster? Much has been said already by others on what shade of red, blue or purple each candidate is, but I believe there is more to them than the pigeon holes that press and opponents put them into. Key to the...

As the ‘yellow and black’ mist settles across Scotland and the ‘blue’ dust settles in England we can just see the ‘red rose’ of Labour reaching for new life. Unfortunately due to a messy leadership election, many in England are not really appreciating the red buds but...

On the surface, we have made huge strides for women’s equality in the party. Women made up over half our candidates in target seats at the election this year, and make up two of the four candidates for leader. Every single candidate for leader or deputy has signed the...