John McDonnell
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…
Watch: John McDonnell’s BBC asset manager barney
As Jeremy Corbyn worked himself into a bother over Philip Hammond’s Budget in the Chamber, Labour’s shadow chancellor busied himself…
John McDonnell’s Today interview shows the economy remains Labour’s Achilles heel
John McDonnell has busied himself today on the airwaves setting out Labour’s five key demands for the budget. His call for…
John McDonnell’s business charm offensive falls flat
John McDonnell has never had an easy relationship with big business. The shadow chancellor thinks there is a ‘lot to…
We need a free market in credit cards – just like everything else
There are some commercial decisions that are intrinsically difficult to defend. The plot of the last Captain America film, for…
John McDonnell’s Labour conference speech, full text
I’d like to thank Ken Loach for that wonderful film and thank Ken for his incredible contribution to our movement.…
Labour’s conference, day two: The Spectator guide
John McDonnell takes centre stage on day two of the Labour party conference. Here are the best of the events…
Sunday shows round-up: Corbyn’s single market dilemma
Jeremy Corbyn – We need to ‘look very carefully’ at any future EU trade relationship As the Labour party conference…
On Brexit, Labour and the Tories are closer than either would like to admit
For months, Labour has been moving ever closer to the Tory position on Brexit while pretending that it isn’t. First,…
John McDonnell’s words on Venezuela come back to haunt him
As Jeremy Corbyn tries to enjoy his summer holiday, the Labour leader is under increasing pressure to speak out against…
Sunday shows round-up: Philip Hammond says public sector workers paid ‘10 per cent premium’
Philip Hammond – Public sector workers paid ’10 per cent premium’ Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond has landed himself…
Grenfell Tower: a political prop in a morality play
John McDonnell’s use of the M-word in relation to the Grenfell inferno marks a new low in the political milking of this…
Sunday shows round-up: Hammond undermines May over Brexit ‘no deal’
Philip Hammond – No deal would be ‘a very, very bad outcome’ One day before Brexit negotiations get underway, Philip…
Full transcript: John McDonnell says Labour supports leaving single market
Labour’s shadow chancellor, John McDonnell, has all but confirmed that the party is committed to leaving the single market. Here’s…
The Labour movement must denounce Jeremy Corbyn for his IRA lies
The ongoing argument about Jeremy Corbyn’s support for the ‘armed struggle’ of the Provisional IRA is vacuous and circular. Very…
Stupid is as stupid votes
John Stuart Mill is usually credited as the person who first called the Conservatives ‘the stupid party’, but that isn’t…
This election isn’t about policy – and it shows
One of the complaints that allies of Jeremy Corbyn often issue is that his critics – whether in his own…
Sunday political interviews round-up: Theresa May says Conservatives will not raise VAT
Theresa May – Conservatives will not raise VAT Touring both the BBC and ITV studios today, Theresa May tried her…
Labour’s General Election plan is already coming unstuck
What does it mean to be rich? That’s the question already getting the Labour party into a tangle as it…
The Corbynistas abandon Corbyn
Last night Jeremy Corbyn gathered with thousands of supporters on Parliament Square to protest against the government’s failure to guarantee…
John McDonnell’s tea offensive proves offensive
As part of John McDonnell’s recent ‘tea offensive‘ to reach out and offer an olive branch to politicians on all…
Philip Hammond dismisses exorbitant divorce bill as ‘negotiating strategy’
Ahead of his budget announcement this week, Philip Hammond has told Andrew Marr that the UK may continue to face EU…
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