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The left wing of the party is starting to see that the leader may need to be sacrificed in order for his legacy to survive.
Without Rhodri Morgan, Wales would not be where it is politically today.
The party wants publicly-owned firms to join – not replace – the market.
We asked two experts in youth politics to check the claim that has been circulating on social media.
Labour has pledged to raise the rate of corporation tax to 26% by 2020. How much could this raise?
Jeremy Corbyn fails to appeal to this key demographic for a number of important reasons.
What the Labour Party manifesto says about tax and spending – and whether or not it is viable.
The party has produced an unexpectedly detailed plan for government, marking a radical break from the past.
With the Conservatives trying to muscle in on traditional Labour territory by painting themselves as the party of workers, it’s worth taking a closer look at their promises.
Jeremy Corbyn pledges to give the power back to the people, but history suggests they might not actually want it.
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Expert analysis of the leaked Labour party manifesto and how the parties are trying to manage their media messaging.
The PM should be careful what she wishes for: a large majority isn’t always a gift, especially when it comes to foreign policy.
Social democratic parties across the continent are struggling for different reasons. They can learn from each other to bounce back.
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Expert analysis of that infamous Brexit spat, tactical voting and Diane Abbott's media meltdown.
Things could only get better. Or could they?
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn claims they do. Two academics assessed the facts.
A crushing defeat in June could paradoxically make it easier to elect another leader from the far left.
The particularities of the British electoral system make working together unrealistic.
Labour must develop its pro-social and pro-working class agenda for an electorate that has been failed by globalisation and EU integration.
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