Final MEP Report – 31 January 2020
My Final Report – 31 January 2020
Tag Archives: labour
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Celebrating 40 Years of Elected Labour MEPs
Last week, Labour MEPs past and present, colleagues and friends gathered to celebrate the tremendous achievements of Labour in the European Parliament over the past 40 years.
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My Latest Article in Labour List
Reflecting on the poor election result for our party in Labour List, I argue that our Brexit policy was not wrong, but that it did not go far enough.
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PES Congress in Madrid
Report from the congress of the Party of European Socialists in Madrid – February 2019.
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Labour NEC discussion on the anti-Semitism Code of Conduct
As someone who was actually there during the Labour NEC discussion on anti-Semitism earlier this week, I can say that much of the reporting on it bears no resemblance to the reality of what actually happened.
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Speaking in the Brexit policy debate at Labour Conference
My contribution to the Brexit debate on Monday 23 September at Labour Party Conference in Brighton.
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Labour must become the party of Remain & Reform
I have co-written an article in Labour List with my colleague Jude Kirton-Darling MEP and Mike Buckley of the Labour for a People’s Vote campaign.
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Why the EPLP voted for Ursula von der Leyen
My response to an article in Thursday’s Labour List which criticised the EPLP’s decision to vote in support of the nomination of Ursula von der Leyen as the next European Commission president.
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The welcome shift of emphasis of Labour policy on Brexit
The shift of emphasis of Labour’s Brexit stance to demanding a public vote on any Brexit outcome may be taking a long time, but it is happening. Moreover, it is fully justified.
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Interview on France24
This week I was interviewed by France24 on the European elections and Labour’s Brexit position.
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Brexiteers are falling behind
In my latest article for Labour List, I argue that while the European election results were not good for Labour, nor were they good for the Brexit supporting parties. Labour must move to a wholehearted backing of a public vote on Brexit in order to stop haemorrhaging votes.
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Sky News Interview 9 May
Interview with Adam Boulton on All Out Politics on Labour’s European Election manifesto.
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Where are we now on Brexit, a new referendum, and the European elections?
Brexit is turning out to be very different from what was promised by the Leave campaign three years ago, so it is justified to ask people to confirm whether they wish to proceed or not.
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Why misgivings about a new referendum are unfounded
Some Labour MPs are uneasy about our leadership calling for a referendum on May’s Brexit deal. They have four main arguments against this position. My latest article in Labour List challenges their assertions.
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Navigating the Brexit Deadlock
Within 24 hours of losing the ‘meaningful vote’ by an unprecedented margin, Theresa May defeated a vote of No Confidence in her government. So how does Parliament proceed?
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Brexit Options Are Running Out
Although the new year has seen several Brexit options being discussed, in fact the actual options for Labour MPs on Brexit are increasingly clear. My latest article for Labour List.
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Place Jo Cox
On 27th September, the city of Brussels honoured the memory of murdered Labour MP Jo Cox, by naming a square beside the Ancienne Belgique music venue she often visited in the years she lived here, as Place Jo Cox, in a formal ceremony.
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Interview with Core Politics on Brexit
Discussing the Labour Party’s positions on various aspects of the ongoing Brexit negotiations – May 2018.
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Should Labour fear single market rules?
Are there specific aspects of single market rules that would be problematic for a Labour government? Several are cited from time to time. Writing for Labour List, I point out that none in fact would cause insurmountable problems to delivering our manifesto,
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Interview in Tribune
I was interviewed by Tribune Magazine on becoming Labour’s new Leader in the European Parliament.
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Why the Tories are terrified of releasing the Brexit impact papers
The Conservatives know the scale of the disaster Brexit poses – and they want to keep voters in the dark, I argue in my most recent argue for Left Foot Forward.
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As Labour’s MEPs leader in Europe, I hope to help my party in the Brexit debate
In my first article as Leader of Labour MEP’s, I have written for Labour List about how we can help the party and the public understand the issues facing the country as the Brexit debate intensifies.
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I have been elected leader of Labour MEPs
I am greatly honoured to have been elected Leader of the Labour Members of the European Parliament today by a vote of my peers.
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Labour Achievements in Europe
Find out about Labour’s achievements in Europe