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Behind the scenes with Labour on the final day of election campaigning
We hit the road — We spent the day traversing some of London's most marginal constituencies, to see what young campaigners and activists were doing on polling day in the hope of getting their party in power.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Five easy ways to convince your nan and grandad to vote Labour
Pick up the phone. Go on. — There’s a generational divide that has characterised this election: young people are turning up for Labour while the Tories are still the favourites with over 65s. If we have a chance of voting in a progressive government, that needs to change. There’s still time to have a conversation, to reach out to your loved ones, explain how you feel and why. Dawn Foster has even written you this handy guide. So go on, pick up the phone and call your nan and grandad, you might just change their mind.
Written by: Dawn Foster
They say we can't win, but on Thursday vote Labour anyway
From Where I Stand — They've told us we'll lose and that we're stupid, that Labour is dead and we don't deserve a better quality of life. Do you know what? Josie Long reckons you should just vote Labour anyway.
Written by: Josie Long
Stop calling Jeremy Corbyn an IRA terrorist sympathiser, it's simply not true
From Where I Stand — Both Jeremy Corbyn’s opponents in politics and the media have long been desperate to use the Labour leader’s nuanced stance on the conflict in Ireland to paint him as an extremist with contempt for the British state. But Corbyn’s compassionate approach to negotiating peace and understanding has been consistent for decades, and was ultimately proved correct, argues James Butler.
Written by: James Butler
Does Theresa May have a secret plan to keep Britain in the European Union?
We have no proof, but who cares! — There's quite literally no evidence to suggest this is true. It's fake news. But this election is increasingly dominated by false stories and non-facts. Both the Conservative Party and our right-wing press are responsible.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Someone just made a Jeremy Corbyn video game
Play it now — Volunteer developers have built a game that sees Jeremy Corbyn chasing bankers while Theresa May lobs champagne bottles at him from a helicopter.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Activists from Sisters Uncut have occupied a London women's prison
Reclaiming space — A prison in North London has been occupied by feminist direct action group Sisters Uncut, determined to put domestic violence services at the heart of this general election.
Written by: Michael Segalov
It's not pleasant but Jeremy Corbyn is right: British foreign policy has fuelled terror
From Where I Stand — In a speech today Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn raised important questions about connections British foreign policy and terror at home. It would be easier to stick our fingers in our ears and sing God Save The Queen like those who are criticising him, but this is what true leadership looks like.
Written by: Ellie Mae O'Hagan
From music to politics, GIRLI is sick of young people not being taken seriously
No shits given — When 19-year-old GIRLI got started in the music industry as a teenager, promoters and punters laughed in her face. Now she's demanding all young people be listened to, whether it's on stage or at the ballot box.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Labour just promised to scrap tuition fees
Register to vote, now! — Labour have just pledged to scrap all tuition fees from 2018, even if you're starting university this September or you're already studying for a degree.
Written by: Michael Segalov