"The PM needs to be true to the obligation & commitment to unity referendums in the Good Friday Agreement." The post Mary Lou McDonald exclusive: We are on the final length of our journey to unity first appeared on Labour Outlook.| Labour Outlook
"Recognition must not become just a line in history books. It must be the launchpad for justice." The post End the occupation of Palestine – Palestinian Mission to the UK first appeared on Labour Outlook.| Labour Outlook
An Arise meeting at Labour Conference urged solidarity with Latin America as it's left government have led support for the Palestinians face increased pressure from Trump. The post Arise meeting at Labour Conference urges Latin America solidarity first appeared on Labour Outlook.| Labour Outlook
"Our duty is to raise the Palestinian flag wherever we are." - Hugh Lanning, Labour & Palestine. The post Not the first time Labour’s leaders have underestimated the Palestinians – Hugh Lanning first appeared on Labour Outlook.| Labour Outlook
"Funding can be found to stockpile nuclear weapons; but never to put money back in the pockets of the poorest households." The post Bell Ribeiro-Addy – We need to chart a new course away from militarism first appeared on Labour Outlook.| Labour Outlook
Labour Party conference has called on the government to recognise Israel's actions in Gaza as a genocide and suspend all arms sales. The post Labour votes to acknowledge Israel’s genocide in Gaza first appeared on Labour Outlook.| Labour Outlook
"When Palestine is free, it will be the victory of the Palestinian people. It is our job to support their strength & resilience in getting there." - Richard Burgon MP. The post Palestine event brings message of solidarity & urgency to annual conference first appeared on Labour Outlook.| Labour Outlook
Steve Coogan, Paul Weller, Maxine Peake, Paloma Faith, Khalid Abdalla, Alex Lawther, Nadine Shah, Bilal Hasna, Holocaust survivor Stephen Kapos & Brian Eno urge Starmer to recognise the crimes being committed in Gaza as a genocide. The post Major artists call on Starmer to accept Israel is committing genocide in Gaza first appeared on Labour Outlook.| Labour Outlook
Apsana Begum speaks up. The post Apsana Begum: I will continue to oppose the two-child limit at every opportunity first appeared on Labour Outlook.| Labour Outlook
The democratic rights of members have been bent out of shape by great slabs of NEC rule changes at successive Conferences.| Labour Outlook - Amplifying socialist voices, supporting frontline struggles,...
We stand with Diane Abbott.| Labour Outlook - Amplifying socialist voices, supporting frontline struggles,...
Month: September 2025| labouroutlook.org
John Hendy warns the Employment Rights Bill limitations in delivering for trade unions and their members mean another bill is needed.| Labour Outlook - Amplifying socialist voices, supporting frontline struggles,...
"Workers at home continue to bear the brunt of austerity, whilst billions are spent on wars abroad," argue the UCU with the support of 9 more unions.| Labour Outlook - Amplifying socialist voices, supporting frontline struggles,...
"Scapegoating has a wider function than attacking people for the skin colour or religion. It serves as a distraction for the rest of the population who are told to blame all their problems & the problems of society on these, other people."| Labour Outlook - Amplifying socialist voices, supporting frontline struggles,...
"Our movement must hold Labour to account & demand the transformative change that was promised. Because if this government won’t deliver for working-class people, then the labour movement must step up & lead the way ourselves."| Labour Outlook - Amplifying socialist voices, supporting frontline struggles,...
Steve Wright from the FBU says far-right intimidation must be countered en masse.| Labour Outlook - Amplifying socialist voices, supporting frontline struggles,...
10 different trade unions have launched the Wages Not Weapons campaign in support of the UCU's motion at TUC Congress next week.| Labour Outlook - Amplifying socialist voices, supporting frontline struggles,...
James Harrison of the IER says the Employment Rights Bill doesn’t do enough and a second bill is needed.| Labour Outlook - Amplifying socialist voices, supporting frontline struggles,...
"Our alternative must be bold & radical: rooted in international solidarity & socialism." Read Apsana Begum, Diane Abbott, BFAWU, PSC & Jess Barnard in our special bulletin.| Labour Outlook - Amplifying socialist voices, supporting frontline struggles,...
"Only radical, transformative economic, social and environmental change, delivered by bold politicians undaunted by vested interests, will see off the far right."| Labour Outlook - Amplifying socialist voices, supporting frontline struggles,...
Ahead of the 157th Trades Union Congress, ASLEF General Secretary Mick Whelan, reflects on the unity and solidarity shown by – and to – his members.| Labour Outlook - Amplifying socialist voices, supporting frontline struggles,...
Two local activists write on why this inquiry must deliver the long delayed justice to striking miners demonised and attacked by the police.| Labour Outlook - Amplifying socialist voices, supporting frontline struggles,...
In our Red Weekly Column, Labour Outlook’s Sam Browse writes on the proposal to lift military spending to 5% of GDP.| Labour Outlook - Amplifying socialist voices, supporting frontline struggles,...
Zita Holbourne, Equaliy and Human Rights Campaigner and Co-Founder of Black Activists Against Cuts writes on the movement of support for Diane Abbott.| Labour Outlook - Amplifying socialist voices, supporting frontline struggles,...
In our Red Weekly Column, Ben Liao reports back from the recent anti-racist counter-demo against the far-right in Epping, writing on the next steps in taking on the rise of facism and hate in the UK.| Labour Outlook - Amplifying socialist voices, supporting frontline struggles,...
Month: July 2025| labouroutlook.org
If the UK could announce new state level sanctions - on arms, or trade, or both - then may have political significance, if other states follow suit, writes Ben Folley.| Labour Outlook - Amplifying socialist voices, supporting frontline struggles,...
Jenny Clegg takes a deep dive into Trump's militarisation drive and Starmer's backing of the special relationship - whatever the costs.| Labour Outlook - Amplifying socialist voices, supporting frontline struggles,...
Following Diane Abbott's suspension, George Binnette looks at her unwavering support for striking workers and the trade union movement.| Labour Outlook - Amplifying socialist voices, supporting frontline struggles,...
In this week’s Red Weekly column, Labour Outlook’s Sam Browse responds to the Chancellor’s reckless plan for deregulation - including measures brought in after the 2008 crisis.| Labour Outlook - Amplifying socialist voices, supporting frontline struggles,...
Chilean Government spokesperson Camila Vallejo has challenged statements from opposition candidates which trivialise - and even justify - the brutal 1973 coup.| Labour Outlook - Amplifying socialist voices, supporting frontline struggles,...
The campaign for a Wealth Tax is gaining traction as Richard Burgon MP delivers an 80,000-strong Petition to Downing Street and Launches a new Parliamentary Motion for a Wealth Tax.| Labour Outlook - Amplifying socialist voices, supporting frontline struggles,...
Members' representatives Jess Barnard, Gemma Bolton and Yasmine Dar report back from Labour's NEC.| Labour Outlook - Amplifying socialist voices, supporting frontline struggles,...
Amplifying socialist voices, supporting frontline struggles, building international solidarity.| Labour Outlook - Amplifying socialist voices, supporting frontline struggles,...
Following the inspiring "megapicket" in support of the Birmingham Bin Strikes, which saw trade unionists join from across the country, another Megapicket is being organised on July 25.| Labour Outlook - Amplifying socialist voices, supporting frontline struggles,...
"We urge the Metropolitan police to avoid causing disruption and accept that the march should go ahead at the normal."| Labour Outlook - Amplifying socialist voices, supporting frontline struggles,...
The high-rise fire in Dagenham exposes the “national scandal” of flammable cladding and deregulation in the building industry.| Labour Outlook - Amplifying socialist voices, supporting frontline struggles,...
An in-depth look at the meltdown in the stock markets of the major economies at the start of the month, from Economist Michael Roberts.| Labour Outlook - Amplifying socialist voices, supporting frontline struggles,...
The Local Government Pensions Scheme invests over £4.4bn in companies complicit in Israeli war crimes. PSC have called a Divest for Palestine day of action on 31 August.| Labour Outlook - Amplifying socialist voices, supporting frontline struggles,...
To understand why the riots have taken place and how to respond to them, you have to start by looking at who has been involved, writes John McDonnell.| Labour Outlook - Amplifying socialist voices, supporting frontline struggles,...
"The FBU will not rest until we achieve justice for all victims of the fire and until everyone has a safe and decent home.”| Labour Outlook - Amplifying socialist voices, supporting frontline struggles,...
Bring a model motion to your CLP or trade union branch, calling on Starmer to reinstate the seven MPs suspended for voting against child poverty.| Labour Outlook - Amplifying socialist voices, supporting frontline struggles,...