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The Conservatives’ plans to redraw the political map of UK constituencies is yet another example of an undemocratic power grab by this government, writes Cat Smith
The Tories cannot deliver the Brexit deal Britain needs. It’s time for Labour to fight for our country’s future, writes Jenny Chapman
The cost to society of problem-gambling could be in the region of £1.2bn. But parts of the industry have ignored this issue for far too long, writes Tom Watson
Labour will abandon the government’s ‘hostile environment’ strategy and implement a fair and managed migration system, writes Afzal Khan
Carolyn Harris has built a reputation as an effective and shrewd campaigner in her short time in Parliament. Her latest mission, to crack down on those who profit from sexual exploitation by tackling demand, remains a divisive topic. Can she win the argument within her party for the Nordic Model? The Shadow Women’s Minister talks to Jess Phillips
The recurring theme of Tory Home Office policy is that ordinary people don’t matter. A Labour government will ensure everyone is treated with dignity and respect, writes Diane Abbott
We are facing the most important trade negotiation in this country’s history. Labour will ensure the jobs, livelihoods, and workplace rights of the British people are protected, writes Barry Gardiner
As the dust settles from a turbulent few months for Jeremy Corbyn, this year’s conference will be a major test of how far the party has truly come in its efforts to address the problem of anti-Semitism, reports Kevin Schofield
For more than a decade John McDonnell was the standard-bearer for a small group of MPs disaffected with the New Labour project. While Blair, Brown and Mandelson controlled the levers of government, he spent his time on the backbenches, debating left-wing policy programmes and bringing forward alternative budgets. Now, with the Treasury in his sight, a bitter split in the party threatens to derail his plans. Can the Shadow Chancellor keep things together? Sebastian Whale speaks to Labour MPs, old friends and the man himself to find out
The relationship between Labour MPs and the Leader’s office has dominated much of Jeremy Corbyn’s time in charge of the party. With the left-winger securing a stranglehold on the party machinery, and membership soaring to more than half a million, can the PLP stick together? Emilio Casalicchio and Liz Bates report
The Labour party arrives on Merseyside after another difficult summer. The anti-Semitism scandal and rows over possible deselections have overshadowed the leadership’s efforts to project an image of a government-in-waiting. But as the party gears up for a crucial conference, Liverpool metro mayor Steve Rotheram believes Jeremy Corbyn could be on the cusp of reaching Number Ten – if only Labour can “stick together”. He talks to James Millar about party unity and why his administration could provide a model for a transformative government
As some high-profile Tory MPs change their tone towards industry, Bill Esterson says Labour is now “the true party of small business”. But does he have the policies to back up the claim? Matt Foster speaks to the Shadow Minister.
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