Ruth Smeeth is the former Labour MP for Stoke-on-Trent North who lost her seat in the 2019 General Election
In 2019 our community was scared by the idea of Labour in power. Everything has changed
Freedom of expression does not give you the right to terrorise – nor does the right to be heard
Many of the protesters seek a peaceful world. But London is now an I-don’t-want-to-go area
My visit to Israel made me realise I hadn’t appreciated how fragile our freedom has become
Especially with Israel under attack, we need to think beyond the immediate news cycle
We have been on an emotional rollercoaster and like many I am scared where this is leading
The US’s commitment to free speech is now so politicised that it’s endangering democracy
A century after the UK’s first fascist party was founded, we should recall the heroes of the past
The Labour peer has done so much for so many, and is still going strong as he turns 90
In Israel as in Northern Ireland, a better future can be achieved with the right vision
Starmer has transformed the party, but so much damage was done under Corbyn
Taking my seat in the House of Lords last month felt surreal and wonderful in equal measure
We of all people should understand the dehumanising impact of how migrants are labelled
Over 3,000 members, all staff and most MPs have been trained in antisemitism awareness
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