London Labour Briefing
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Labour Left Briefing is a monthly political magazine
produced by members of the British Labour Party
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It originated in the 1980s as London Labour Briefing, counting several Labour MPs among its supporters. While the magazine's followers often acted as a political faction, its internal politics were non-sectarian and open, ranging from democratic socialist backers of the former Labour MP Tony Benn
to some of the Trotskyist groups.
The group campaigned for left-wing policies and greater democracy in the Labour Party. The paper also emphasised sexual and personal politics and anti-racism
campaigns. London Labour Briefing was also prominent in supporting Irish Republicanism
and the UK Miners' Strike (1984-1985). In due course, London Labour Briefing spawned local papers around Britain, such as Devon Labour Briefing
.
Throughout the 1990s, London Labour Briefing lost supporters and influence as New Labour's hold over the Labour Party increased. The power of London Labour Briefing also diminished as control inside the Labour Party was centralised, and the role played by activists was reduced.
London Labour Briefing was renamed Labour Briefing and was then known as Labour Left Briefing. In 2008 it reverted back to Labour Briefing on merging with Voice of the Unions. It supports the Socialist Campaign Group
of Members of Parliament, and aims to promote and build the network of local Campaign Groups.
Magazine
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produced by members of the British Labour Party
Labour Party (UK)
The Labour Party is a centre-left democratic socialist party in the United Kingdom. It surpassed the Liberal Party in general elections during the early 1920s, forming minority governments under Ramsay MacDonald in 1924 and 1929-1931. The party was in a wartime coalition from 1940 to 1945, after...
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It originated in the 1980s as London Labour Briefing, counting several Labour MPs among its supporters. While the magazine's followers often acted as a political faction, its internal politics were non-sectarian and open, ranging from democratic socialist backers of the former Labour MP Tony Benn
Tony Benn
Anthony Neil Wedgwood "Tony" Benn, PC is a British Labour Party politician and a former MP and Cabinet Minister.His successful campaign to renounce his hereditary peerage was instrumental in the creation of the Peerage Act 1963...
to some of the Trotskyist groups.
The group campaigned for left-wing policies and greater democracy in the Labour Party. The paper also emphasised sexual and personal politics and anti-racism
Anti-racism
Anti-racism includes beliefs, actions, movements, and policies adopted or developed to oppose racism. In general, anti-racism is intended to promote an egalitarian society in which people do not face discrimination on the basis of their race, however defined...
campaigns. London Labour Briefing was also prominent in supporting Irish Republicanism
Irish Republicanism
Irish republicanism is an ideology based on the belief that all of Ireland should be an independent republic.In 1801, under the Act of Union, the Kingdom of Great Britain and the Kingdom of Ireland merged to form the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland...
and the UK Miners' Strike (1984-1985). In due course, London Labour Briefing spawned local papers around Britain, such as Devon Labour Briefing
Devon Labour Briefing
Devon Labour Briefing was a magazine established in Exeter, England, in 1984 by left-wing Labour Party members modelled on London Labour Briefing.- The origins of Devon Labour Briefing :...
.
Throughout the 1990s, London Labour Briefing lost supporters and influence as New Labour's hold over the Labour Party increased. The power of London Labour Briefing also diminished as control inside the Labour Party was centralised, and the role played by activists was reduced.
London Labour Briefing was renamed Labour Briefing and was then known as Labour Left Briefing. In 2008 it reverted back to Labour Briefing on merging with Voice of the Unions. It supports the Socialist Campaign Group
Socialist Campaign Group
The Socialist Campaign Group is a left-wing democratic socialist grouping of Labour Party Members of Parliament in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom. It was formed in December 1982 as an alternative Parliamentary left-wing group to the Tribune Group...
of Members of Parliament, and aims to promote and build the network of local Campaign Groups.