Campaign news archive - May 2017

Don’t Believe the IFS on Labour’s Programme

Don’t Believe the IFS on Labour’s Programme The Institute of Fiscal Studies has set itself up as the oracle on economic policy. David Cameron (former failed Prime Minister) regarded its judgements as “the gold standard.” [continue...]

Labour or Tory – Who’s Credible?

Labour/Tory – Costing and Credibility Labour’s 2017 Election Manifesto has been widely welcomed. It can fairly said that it contains something for pretty well everyone. The pledges in ‘For the Many, Not the Few’ are carefully costed. They come to £48.6bn The 128 page Manifesto is accompanied by an 8 page documented called ‘Funding Britain’s Future’ (link below), fully referenced. This document costs every single item in the Manifesto. The total cost is £48.6bn. The figures add up. Labour showed that 95% of the population would not pay an extra penny. Only the rich would contribute a little more. [continue...]

Tory Manifesto: blood, sweat toil and tears – for what?

Tory Manifesto: blood, sweat toil and tears – for what? The Tory general election manifesto for 2017 has been accurately described by Skawkbox as ‘the stupidest suicide note in history’. What the Tory Manifesto actually promises is more pain, pain, pain.  [continue...]

Campaign for Socialism in Scotland

Campaign for Socialism in Scotland Campaign for Socialism is the Scottish sister organisation of the LRC. It is working to elect Scottish Labour Party candidates in every constituency across Scotland.
However, of those candidates, we are proud to announce that a significant number of them are CfS members and supporters. The candidates and constituencies can be found below: [continue...]

Parliamentary Candidates the LRC Particularly Backs

Parliamentary Candidates the LRC Particularly Backs Good Guys Here are some Labour candidates you will be proud and privileged to campaign for.
We think Jeremy Corbyn (Islington North), John McDonnell (Hayes and Harlington) and Diane Abbot (Hackney North and Stoke Newington) are safe in their constituencies, but back them up anyway. [continue...]

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