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Novara Live: Revolt Against Starmer’s Anti-Democratic Leadership Rules

Starmer's attempt to rig the rules for any future leadership challenge is facing a backlash from trade unions, party activists and left-wing MPs. We speak to NEC member Lara McNeil.

Novara Live: A Year of Keir

Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani assess Keir Starmer's first year as Labour leader.

The Burner: The Burner Episode #233: the Totem and the Cipher

Ash Sarkar asks whether the long shadow of Corbyn stops us seeing Keir Starmer clearly. Plus, the government fears we’ve become “addicted” to income support. James Meadway breaks it down.

Opinion: Labour Can Only Win by Building on the Corbyn Era, Not Destroying It

Aaron Bastani

Jeremy Corbyn won the Labour leadership twice, despite a war waged against him from within the party and by the media. He won for a reason, writes Aaron Bastani; if the next Labour leader wants to become prime minister they must acknowledge this, and build on his legacy, not destroy it.

Opinion: Labour’s Leadership Candidates Need a Reckoning, Not a Whitewash

Michael Chessum

Changing one's mind is part of anyone's political development, but if a leadership contest is to be more than an exercise in political shapeshifting, the candidates need to account for their political histories, argues Michael Chessum.

Opinion: Labour Needs a Female Leader in Rebecca Long-Bailey

Harriet Williamson

With Labour's leadership election looming, Harriet Williamson makes the case for why Rebecca Long-Bailey is best for the job.

Opinion: Keir Starmer’s Call to End Factionalism Must Not Mean a Return to the Status Quo

Michael Walker

There is a promise the leadership hopeful could make, argues Michael Walker, which would fulfil his desire to end damaging internecine war without undermining accountability: open selections.

To Understand Keir Starmer’s Politics, we Must Look at Who is Running His Campaign

Aaron Bastani

Lobbyists connected to Owen Smith's 2016 leadership bid may have contributed to Keir Starmer's flip-flopping on Brexit and attempts to push the party towards a remain position, argues Aaron Bastani.

The Man Behind the Keir Starmer Campaign, and His Links to Owen Smith

Aaron Bastani

A senior member of Keir Starmer's team was a chair for the Owen Smith campaign in 2016, reveals Aaron Bastani. Consider this alongside Starmer's participation in a collective effort to displace Jeremy Corbyn that same year, his public support for Smith and his position on Brexit, and it brings his credibility as a left candidate into question.

Letters: Members Should Have the Say on Who Momentum Backs for Labour Leader

Kallum Pembro and Elliot Dugdale

In this letter to Momentum and its members, Kallum Pembro and Elliot Dugdale argue that the process for deciding the organisation's Labour leadership endorsement shouldn't happen behind closed doors.

Moving On: Six Recommendations for Momentum

James McAsh

It seems that factional infighting almost pushed Momentum to its brink. Now the dust has settled, what should the next steps be?

Barred Labour Conference Delegate Refused Explanation on ‘National Security’ Grounds

Craig Gent

A constituency Labour party delegate has been refused entry to the Labour conference today, but was denied a reason on grounds of "national security".

Labour Leadership Race: 6 Key Failings of Corbyn’s Opponents

James McAsh

The Labour leadership race is almost over, and Jeremy Corbyn looks set to win. Why has the parliamentary Labour party failed so spectacularly in ousting him from his post?

Long Read: Owen Smith is Labour’s Real Disaster Candidate

Lewis G. Parker

The challenger has a policy in his back pocket that would mean millions of people never vote Labour ever again. Why is nobody talking about it?

‘A death toll for Blairite strategy’: Labour’s Leadership Contest So Far

James McAsh

At last there's a leadership contest underway in the Labour party. With the policy proposals lined up and hustings underway, we can begin to see the dividing lines between Corbyn and Smith.

Purge-Proofing for Labour Supporters: A Handy Guide

Billy Casper

Another purge is underway in Labour, with up to 50,000 registered supporters - predominantly pro-Corbyn - set to be rejected.

Labour’s Electability Crisis: Is Corbyn the Cause or Cure?

James McAsh

The Labour party is facing a crisis of electability, but until last year Labour's votes and membership were in steep decline. Contrary to what the critics say, could Corbyn's leadership actually be the best route out?

Long Read: Democracy Suspended: What Really Happened at the Brighton Labour AGM?

John Medhurst

Following an alleged 'spitting incident' at a recent AGM, Labour's biggest constituency party has been suspended and its branch executive election annulled.

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