John McDonnell
John McDonnell suggests Labour could be open to referendum before election
The Labour party is abuzz with talk that the party could back a second referendum before a general election. It’s…
Boris Johnson would be foolish to underestimate Labour
In the next election, as in the last one, McDonnellism will prove a serious challenge to the Tories. John McDonnell,…
Tories should be terrified of John McDonnell
Once again, question marks surround Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership. This is not new. While I was at 10 Downing Street, with the small…
John McDonnell’s radical conference speech
John McDonnell’s speech showed what Labour’s aim for this conference – were it going smoothly – is. The party wants…
What’s on today at Labour conference: The Spectator guide
Labour’s shadow chancellor John McDonnell takes to the stage in Brighton today. Last year, he made an unashamedly socialist pitch.…
John McDonnell’s banker bashing backfires
John McDonnell spent a large amount of his time this week attacking the career history of the newly-promoted Chancellor, Sajid…
Will John McDonnell lock Tories up if Labour wins the next election?
Smiley, fluent and softly spoken, John McDonnell sometimes comes across as a bit cuddly. Yesterday Labour’s shadow chancellor was interviewed…
John McDonnell’s right – the four-day week could work
Most people were scandalised by John McDonnell’s proposal to promote a four-day working week. But before we get incensed about…
Why a four-day working week isn’t such a bad idea
Most people were scandalised by John McDonnell’s proposal to promote a four-day working week. But before we get incensed about…
Listen: John McDonnell’s disastrous Today programme interview
Oh dear. Shadow chancellor John McDonnell’s interview on the Today programme started off a little oddly this morning, with the…
John McDonnell attempts to reinvent himself
In recent months, there has been speculation that John McDonnell has leadership ambitions – and a rift has formed between…
John McDonnell lends Theresa May a helping hand on Brexit
There were hopes among pro-Remain MPs that this year’s Labour conference would mark a sea change in the party’s Brexit…
John McDonnell’s unashamedly socialist pitch to Labour conference
John McDonnell started his Labour conference speech with a tribute to his ‘friend’ Jeremy Corbyn, praising the way in which…
Watch: John McDonnell’s call for ‘direct action’ against Tory MPs
Jacob Rees-Mogg won support from across the political spectrum on Wednesday when the MP and his children were ambushed outside…
The dilemma facing Labour MPs at the next election
John McDonnell’s response to the latest episode in Labour’s anti-Semitism scandal is another reminder of how he grasps the political…
Listen: John McDonnell – ‘we are a party that’s anti-Semitist’
A poll earlier this year found that almost two-thirds of the British public believe Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour party has a…
John McDonnell’s bad advice
John McDonnell’s business credentials took another hit on Friday when the shadow chancellor struggled to name a single one of…
John McDonnell holding out for a hero
Oh dear. After Labour’s better-than-expected snap election result, the prospect of Prime Minister Corbyn has never looked more real. With…
Sorry seems to be the hardest word for John McDonnell
Although John McDonnell is supposed to play a key part in Jeremy Corbyn’s drive for a kinder, gentler politics, remarks…
John McDonnell and Davos are perfect for one another
The headlines just about write themselves. A hard-left Labour shadow chancellor flies off to Davos to preach revolution and socialism…