Socialist Campaign Group Press Releases

Read the Labour Representation Committee press releases.

Labour MPs seek exit strategy from Iraq
23-11-06
An amendment to the Queen's Speech has been tabled calling on the Government “to review its policy in Iraq and present its strategy for examination by the House at the earliest opportunity”.

Unprecedented Labour Rebellion on third reading of Education Bill
24-05-06
In the biggest Labour rebellion at the third reading of a bill since 1924, the Government once again has to rely on Tory votes to push through it's Education Bill.

Government cannot be sure of its majority on Education Bill.
28-02-06
Following the publication of the Government's Education and Inspections Bill, principled rebels remain of the view that the Bill is unacceptable as it will undermine comprehensive education.

Opposition Hardening to Education Bill
11-02-06
Government attempt to buy off rebels is killed off by the Campaign Group.

Government's plans for ID Cards and Terrorism Bill threaten to divide the party
09-02-06
John McDonnell MP said “Serious risks warrant serious policies which address the real issues, not legislation which won't work, can't be implemented and is ludicrously expensive”.

Unhealthy White Paper: Labour MPs reject further NHS privatisation
30-01-06
Aspects of the White Paper will mean more services to the poorest, but continued privatisation and marketisation remain intrinsic to the policy.

Another Terrorism Bill defeat for the Government
18-01-06
Second Goverment defeat in as many days, as Lords reject major parts of the Terrorism Bill.

Government defeat in Lords on ID Cards Bill
16-01-06
Labour backbenchers have called for the Government to drop the ID Cards Bill in its present form.

Left declares support for Alternative Education White Paper
16-12-05
Government majority gone following a new wave of support of 14 additional campaign group MPs for the Alternative Education White Paper.

MPs call for Obscene City Xmas Bonuses to be Taxed
05-12-05
Labour MPs express disappointment at Chancellor's Statement and call for excess profits tax on City to fund NHS Deficit.

Re-privatisation rip-off at South East Trains
30-11-05
By re-privatising South Eastern Trains, the New Labour Government has ignored the democratic will of Labour Party conference policy of rail renationalisation.

Brown Abandons Pensioner Poverty Target...Labour MPs Outraged
24-11-05
The breaking of the link between earnings and the Pensions Credit will totally undermine the Chancellor's strategy for eliminating pensioner poverty.

Overwhelming Government Defeat on Critical Clause of Terror Bill
10-11-05
Following today's huge defeat for the Government's proposals, MPs are now demanding the immediate withdrawal of the Terror Bill and a full public enquiry into the London bombings of July 7th and the role of the police in the investigation...

Large Rebellion on Amendment to Terrorism Bill - 36 Labour MPs Vote Against Government
02-11-05
The Government's Terrorism Bill is collapsing under pressure from its own backbenchers...

Vote shows growing opposition amongst Labour Backbenchers to Terrorism Bill
26-10-05
Tonight's vote on second reading of the Terrorism Bill shows there is a large body of opinion on the Labour benches that is deeply concerned about the Government's failure to protect essential civil liberties...

Left opposes Blair's programme for Privatisation of Education
24-10-05
John McDonnell, Chair of the Campaign Group said, “This is a reversion to the failed Tory education policies of schools competing against schools for both pupils, teachers, and resources”...

24 Labour Rebels in ID Cards Vote - Government's Majority cut to 25
18-10-05
On an issue which has not been seen as a high priority critical issue for the left, 24 Labour MPs voted against the ID cards Bill and reduced the Government's majority...