Monthly Archives: February 2017

Mythbusting in Copeland: what the “Quality Press” will not tell you

Posted on February 26, 2017 by elizapdushku

Originally posted on rebel notes:
The narrative around Labour’s defeat in the democratic process at Copeland was written well before the day of the vote by those who have a determination to undo the democratic election and re-election of Jeremy…

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Urgent: UK-US trade inquiry and consultation quietly launched by select committee, deadline for submissions this Monday

Posted on February 26, 2017 by elizapdushku

Originally posted on Politics and Insights:
A Commons Select Committee launched a public inquiry on 2 February. The International Trade Committee invited the public to send their views regarding the upcoming UK-US trade deal. The Committee will use those ideas to form…

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Latest #McNicol non-response on #Labour parasite groups – and CLP’s brilliant reply

Posted on February 26, 2017 by elizapdushku

SKWAWKBOX The SKWAWKBOX has published a number of letters from Weaver Vale CLP (Constituency Labour Party) in Cheshire to Labour’s NEC (National Executive Committee) and its General Secretary, Iain McNicol – and the weak, evasive replies they eventually received. Those letters … Continue reading →

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Why I won’t be giving up the fight for a socialist Labour Party

Posted on February 25, 2017 by elizapdushku

The challenge that faces Labour today is whether to run from the fight, or stand firm and see it through? I won’t be running. Source: Why I won’t be giving up the fight for a socialist Labour Party

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Dangerous new changes planned to force sick people into work – or into poverty – Debbie Abrahams

Posted on February 24, 2017 by elizapdushku

Originally posted on Politics and Insights:
With many thanks to Open Democracy. The government promised to help disabled people back into work. They’re failing – and now it looks like they’re targeting those who need higher levels of support. The…

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Tories force all councils to become private landlords in white paper

Posted on February 20, 2017 by elizapdushku

The ONLY new houses that councils will ever build from now on will be private rented properties at full private rent levels.   That is what the Tories housing white paper released 8 February says a… Source: Tories force all councils … Continue reading →

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#UKIP tweets its #peoplesarmy ‘in Stoke’ – except they’re in BOLTON #WalterNutty

Posted on February 19, 2017 by elizapdushku

SKWAWKBOX You really couldn’t make it up. UKIP’s leader Paul Nuttall has been humiliated this week by the exposure of his false claims regarding the Hillsborough disaster – and then by the abject failure of his attempts to shift the blame … Continue reading →

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