Momentum

Momentum built an energised grassroots left. Its financial peril is Labour’s loss | Andrew Fisher
Keir Starmer should recognise what the movement brings, instead of expelling members and blocking leftwing candidates, says Andrew Fisher
Andrew Fisher
25, Nov, 2022 @11:23 AM

Momentum in financial peril after leftwing exodus from Labour
Grassroots group launches fundraiser with membership down a third from Corbyn years
Aletha Adu
22, Nov, 2022 @7:00 AM

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
Aletha Adu Pippa Crerar and Jessica Elgot
14, Nov, 2022 @6:00 AM

Labour is riding high, but the left will never thrive within its ranks. It has to go its own way | Michael Chessum
Social movements need to form new outfits, says a leading leftwing activist. PR will be the first step
Michael Chessum
09, Oct, 2022 @8:00 AM

Left is marginalised as Starmer allies dominate at Labour conference
Delegates were split at last year’s conference, but leader’s supporters now hold almost all the levers of power
Jessica Elgot
25, Sep, 2022 @6:10 PM

Get Brexit dung: how Boris Johnson was targeted in manure stunt before EU vote
A new book reveals how David Cameron aide suggested Momentum dump animal faeces outside the former London mayor’s home
Toby Helm
03, Sep, 2022 @3:00 PM

Labour £4.8m in deficit after redundancy payouts and membership losses
Treasurer’s report describes last year as ‘difficult and demanding’ but says return to normal operations is expected
Jessica Elgot Chief political correspondent
17, Aug, 2022 @6:11 PM

Momentum and unions want vote on strikes and pay at Labour conference
Campaign to force vote on motion contradicting Keir Starmer’s stance will be launched by sacked shadow minister
Jessica Elgot Chief political correspondent
16, Aug, 2022 @2:58 PM

Tory leadership: Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak clash in heated BBC debate – as it happened
Latest updates: final two candidates exchange blows over plans for cost of living, levelling up and China
Martin Belam (now) and Andrew Sparrow (earlier)
25, Jul, 2022 @10:17 PM

Local elections 2022: Tories lose hundreds of seats to Labour and Lib Dems – as it happened
PM insists ‘mixed’ results also included some ‘remarkable gains’ for Conservatives; Labour, Lib Dems and Greens celebrate key wins
Nicola Slawson (now) Andrew Sparrow and Helen Livingstone (earlier)
06, May, 2022 @10:20 PM

UK politics: Starmer accuses Sunak of taxation ‘hypocrisy’ – as it happened
Latest updates: Labour leader says ‘it really is one rule for them, and another for everyone else’
Andrew Sparrow
11, Apr, 2022 @4:34 PM

‘Keir has no choice but to go bold’: Starmer’s conference high-wire act
Great expectations and doubts will greet Labour leader at Brighton conference as he tries to show party is turning a corner
Jessica Elgot
24, Sep, 2021 @12:32 PM
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