John McDonnell and George Galloway talk to Politics.co.uk

"I care about public perception, yes. I don't care about my enemies' perception" - George Galloway View this email in your browser Is it Galloway back for George? Today we carry interviews with two big and controversial figures on the left of British politics. First up is the former MP George Galloway who discusses his potential return to Labour under Jeremy Corbyn. Galloway, who is currently standing to become mayor of London, retains a close interest in Scottish politics and claims that discussions previously took place for his return to the Labour fold under the then leadership of Jim Murphy. One politician who may have a say in the matter is the current shadow chancellor John McDonnell. McDonnell was in fiery form this weekend, telling Politics.co.uk that there remains a "right-wing" and "conservative" wing of the Labour party that has failed to adjust to Corbyn's leadership. He also comes out swinging against the BBC and other sections of the media for allegedly trying to damage Corbyn's leadership. Finally we have a piece analysing the life of David Bowie who it was announced today has passed away from cancer. The piece argues that Bowies' life was a beacon for the fluidity of identity in youth and stands in opposition to the current rigid nature of identity politics spreading across campuses in the UK. Latest Articles     David Bowie was a beacon against rigid identity politics   On Jan 11, 2016 10:55 am David Bowie showed generations of British kids they didn't need to be defined by their gender, sexuality or even the music they listened to Read more... »       George Galloway discussed return to Labour under Miliband     On Jan 11, 2016 12:25 pm Controversial MP boasts of close relationship with former Scottish Labour leader Jim Murphy Read more... »       George Galloway interview: Labour should be begging me to return   On Jan 11, 2016 12:55 pm Controversial former MP talks about Scotland, terrorism and a possible return to Labour Read more... »   John McDonnell interview: The media are trying to destroy Jeremy Corbyn   On Jan 11, 2016 08:18 am Shadow chancellor accuses the BBC of bias, and attacks the 'conservative' wing of the Labour party Read more... »   Opinion Former videos   How we keep the world moving   On Jan 08, 2016 04:18 pm CIHT members plan, design, build, operate and maintain best-in-class transport systems and infrastructure. The Institution supports its members' professional aspirations by providing routes to professional qualifications, networking opportunities and professional development events. CIHT also works to promote the importance of the transportation industry to government and society. Read more... » Dispelling myths around animal research   On Dec 14, 2015 05:19 pm Making sense of animal research in the UK - a policymaker's guide. Read more... »   Opinion Formers articles     Why I changed my view on Heathrow expansion Whatever capacity we have in airports such as Heathrow we need to make the smartest, most efficient use of what is a finite resource to drive our economy forward. Read more... »   Educational Research in 2015 BERA's fact sheet based on the outcomes of REF2014 and the forthcoming BERA Observatory. This gives an overview of both the strengths of UK educational research but also some of the challenges being faced. Read more... »   Opinion Formers press releases     Appetite grows for great British game Government figures released in the latest Family Food survey results* have confirmed estimates from the 2014 Value of Shooting report of the total quantity of game eaten in the UK. Read more... »   BHA slams new Government guidance on Religious Studies GCSE The Chief Executive of the British Humanist Association (BHA) has made a statement following the publications of new guidance on the Religious Studies GCSE by the Department for Education (DfE). Read more... »     Jobs and courses       Facebook Twitter Website Copyright © 2016 Senate Media Ltd, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at www.politics.co.uk Our mailing address is: Senate Media Ltd 18 Vine Hill London, EC1R 5DZ United Kingdom Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

Pick of the week: Credit to Corbyn

"The one thing we can all be sure about in politics is you are as well to expect the unexpected." - Charles Kennedy View this email in your browser With the weekend almost upon us, we've selected our most-read items of the last seven days for you to enjoy at your leisure. Here's what we have for you this week: A piece which looked at the reaction to the Simon Danczuk scandal An article which compared the government and Labour's responses to the Saudi Arabia executions A report on a new poll which suggests Labour candidate for mayor of London Sadiq Khan is heading for a landslide victory A piece which looked back over Boris Jonson's record at City Hall and highlighted some of his broken promises And our most-read item is our verdict on this week's PMQs. Away from the reshuffle, Corbyn quietly dismantles Cameron at PMQs   On Jan 08, 2016 11:48 am Labour leader puts on his best performance yet in weekly clash with the prime minister Read more... » The promises Boris Johnson has broken as mayor   On Jan 08, 2016 11:48 am London mayor has reneged on major promises to Londoners Read more... » Sadiq Khan on course for landslide victory over Zac Goldsmith   On Jan 08, 2016 11:48 am Labour candidate secures ten point lead in latest London poll Read more... » Corbyn's honourable record on Saudi Arabia puts Cameron to shame   On Jan 08, 2016 11:49 am The Saudi executions were as barbaric and cynical as an Isis atrocity. So why is only Corbyn willing to challenge the House of Saud? Read more... » Don't laugh too hard at Simon Danczuk - his treatment of women isn't funny   On Jan 08, 2016 11:49 am The real issue is male politicians abusing their power over women Read more... »   Facebook Twitter Website Copyright © 2016 Senate Media Ltd, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at www.politics.co.uk Our mailing address is: Senate Media Ltd 18 Vine Hill London, EC1R 5DZ United Kingdom Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

Time for the left to see the EU for what it is

"As politicians we have to react to the fact that many people do not feel that they can relate to the EU." - Angela Merkel View this email in your browser It's almost instinctive for many on the left to support the EU, or at least, to not want to be on the same side as campaigns run by right-wing groups to leave it. But is this still the right position for those who say they believe in fairness and democracy? Our lead piece today suggests not, and points to the handling of Greece and a commitment to austerity as reasons why it's time for the left to see the EU for what it really is. Latest Articles     It's time the left saw the EU for what it really is   On Jan 08, 2016 09:55 am The only way to create a true People's Europe is to leave the EU Read more... »   Facebook Twitter Website Copyright © 2016 Senate Media Ltd, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at www.politics.co.uk Our mailing address is: Senate Media Ltd 18 Vine Hill London, EC1R 5DZ United Kingdom Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

The French government's assault on liberty

"We must scrupulously guard the civil rights and civil liberties of all of our citizens, whatever their background." - Franklin D. Roosevelt View this email in your browser Liberty, equality, and fraternity have long been the cornerstones of French society but the terror attacks the country suffered this year seemed designed to challenge these very values. One year on from the Charlie Hebdo attacks, we have a piece which looks at the impact of the shocking events, and examines the response from the government. It finds that French liberty is now more at risk from the state than it is from terrorists. Elsewhere, we report on a new poll which shows that Labour's Sadiq Khan is on course for a landslide victory over his Conservative rival Zac Goldsmith, in the London mayoral race. But does Khan really have it in the bag? Some are not quite so sure. Latest Articles     One year on from Charlie Hebdo: The French government's assault on liberté   On Jan 07, 2016 09:49 am French liberty is now under threat from the state rather than terrorists Read more... »       Sadiq Khan on course for landslide victory over Zac Goldsmith     On Jan 07, 2016 09:05 am Labour candidate secures ten point lead in latest London poll Read more... »     Opinion Formers press releases     BHA slams new Government guidance on Religious Studies GCSE The Chief Executive of the British Humanist Association (BHA) has made a statement following the publications of new guidance on the Religious Studies GCSE by the Department for Education (DfE). Read more... »   Christmas weather warnings - insurers will be on hand Mark Shepherd, General Insurance Policy Manager: 'Everyone hopes the flood waters stay away over the Christmas break, particularly for residents of Cumbria who have already seen their properties inundated more than once in the past few weeks'. Read more... »       Facebook Twitter Website Copyright © 2016 Senate Media Ltd, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at www.politics.co.uk Our mailing address is: Senate Media Ltd 18 Vine Hill London, EC1R 5DZ United Kingdom Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences