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Labour must learn to cooperate again

The idea of expelling Neal Lawson, an advocate of cross-party working and pluralism, goes against the party’s founding principles

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2023

Starmer letting right-wing Labour faction try to destroy party left – McDonnell

The backbench MP has written to the party leader to complain that dissenting voices are being stifled.

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023

The Guardian view on Labour’s crackdown on free thinkers: it’s bad for the party and politics

Editorial: The move against Neal Lawson illuminates a wider strategy to march Labour ever rightwards under the cover of big poll leads

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2023

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Labour has ‘culture of fear’ and is run by 'pound shop Blairites', Labour MP says

A LABOUR MP has accused Keir Starmer of creating a “culture of fear” in which the Labour Party’s left-wing MPs are worried of being ousted…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 3, 2023

In order to win, Labour is sacrificing its principles

Letters: Lyn A Dade calls for an end to the party system, while Michael Gwilt says Labour is holding our votes hostage against the return of Tory rule. Plus Deborah Wilkinson on the need for a diverse leftwing government

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2023

Labour led by right-wing, illiberal group engaged in witch-hunt, says senior MP

KEIR Starmer’s Labour party has fallen under the control of a “right-wing, illiberal” faction undertaking a “witch hunt” against the left…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 2, 2023

Labour led by right-wing, illiberal group engaged in witch-hunt, says MP

A ‘right-wing, illiberal faction’ has taken over Labour and is engaging in a ‘witch-hunt’, Jon Cruddas has claimed.

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2023

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‘Rightwing, illiberal’: Labour MP Jon Cruddas condemns Keir Starmer’s ‘witch-hunt’

MP says moves to discipline Neal Lawson, who heads pressure group Compass, are a ‘disgrace’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2023

Labour divided over tactical voting to block Tories at by-elections

Exclusive: Starmer and Davey urged to strike informal deal – as new figures show success of tactical voting campaign

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2023

Prominent Labour member angry at party over ‘ludicrous’ potential expulsion

Labour is facing criticism after it was accused of moving to potentially suspend a prominent member over a two-year-old tweet.

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2023

Labour strategists won’t flinch at being called control freaks

The possible expulsion of a ‘harmless’ activist for a two-year-old tweet may look intolerant, but Keir Starmer’s fixers are determined to stamp out mistakes

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2023

Labour member of 44 years lashes out at 'playground bullies' in party leadership

A LABOUR member for 44 years has launched a vicious attack on Keir Starmer’s party – claiming he was expelled for an innocuous tweet ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2023

Compass chief says he faces Labour expulsion and attacks party ‘tyranny’

Centre-left pressure group’s Neal Lawson says under Keir Starmer a clique is ‘behaving like playground bullies’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2023

After 44 years, Labour moves to expel me. And my MP and activist friends are asking: who will be next?

There seem to be bullies at the top who don’t understand pluralism. They see only true believers and sworn enemies, says Neal Lawson, director of the cross-party campaign organisation Compass

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2023

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The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2023

Caroline Lucas is a symbol of a better politics

Letters: Ian Flintoff praises the Green MP, who is retiring at the next general election, and urges others to stand for office, and David Melvin says she is a refreshing change from most politicians

The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2023

Caroline Lucas was the best PM Britain never had – but she’s shown us how to fix our politics

The Green MP for Brighton Pavilion is leaving Westminster. It’s a sign that change will only come to a broken system from outside, says Compass director Neal Lawson

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2023

There is a way to oust the Tories, and stop them ever rising again. Why won’t we do it?

Compare the rightwing and progressive local election votes, and see why PR is more vital than ever, says Neal Lawson, director of the cross-party campaign organisation Compass

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2023

Labour must be a broad church. Starmer’s purge of the left puts his future government in peril

When any leader says ‘it’s my way or the highway’ – as he effectively has – they sign their project’s death warrant, says Neal Lawson, director of Compass

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The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2023

Terrified of leavers and remainers, Labour offers a Brexit sticking plaster – and that won’t do

David Lammy promises to reconnect the EU to ‘tarnished’ Britain, but when will we fix the democratic flaws that led to the vote, asks Neal Lawson of Compass

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2022

Labour voters urged to back Lib Dems in 17 key seats in tactical voting campaign

Exclusive: A further 43 seats where Lib Dem supporters should back Labour have also been identified

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2022

Jeremy Corbyn will never stand for Labour again, say senior figures

Exclusive: Reinstating whip to former leader ‘would be toxic’ to party’s chances of winning general election

The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2022

How did Keir Starmer’s speech to the Labour conference go? Our panel’s verdict

The leader’s speech wasn’t short on policy. But will it be enough to revive Labour’s fortunes?

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2022

I’ll never talk to the SNP, says Starmer. That’s morally dubious and tactically inept

Our times cry out for leaders willing to confront huge problems across the political divide, says Neal Lawson, director of the campaign group Compass

The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2022

Keir Starmer, you have a golden opportunity. Now try a bit of Corbynism

The former leader got a lot wrong. But Labour should think about the things he got right, says Neal Lawson, director of the thinktank Compass

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2022

The Tories are terrified of a Labour-Lib Dem pact – and they’re right to be

Informal alliances between progressive parties help win seats. There’s no shame in working together, says Neal Lawson, director of campaign group Compass

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