Press release archive - December 2008

No Post Office Privatisation without the fight of your life, Labour supporters warn Mandelson

19th December 2008
Following the public statements by new Business Secretary Peter Mandelson, calling for the part-privatisation of Royal Mail, Labur MPs and supporters have reacted angrily.

John McDonnell MP, continue...

Royal Mail privatisation a step too far says McDonnell

16th December 2008
The Government has today given its endorsement of the Hooper report which recommended the part-privatisation of Royal Mail. This goes against the Labour manifesto and the ‘Warwick II’ agreement continue...

Labour Left condemns New Labour’s “reactionary flailings” on welfare

2nd December 2008
The Labour Left has reacted angrily to James Purnell’s statements today on welfare in advance of tomorrow’s Queen’s Speech, which is expected to include further legislation on welfare continue...