Make no mistake, this is a very British coup. Whatever one’s views on Brexit, once you allow a Prime Minister to prevent the full and free operation of our democratic institutions you are on a very precarious path. https://t.co/9kwmw8i6E1

— John McDonnell MP (@johnmcdonnellMP) August 28, 2019

It’s nearly a week since leak of Labour Report which if true constitutes biggest scandal in Labour’s history both preventing a Labour government & undermining fight against antisemitism but not a peep out of “swords of truth” columnists at @guardian who hounded Corbyn for years.

— John McDonnell MP (@johnmcdonnellMP) April 18, 2020

If reports are accurate that Rishi Sunak is about to announce an extension to the furlough scheme but cutting wage support to 60% without employers making up difference it means the government has adopted the basic principle of a time old policy of starving workers back to work.

— John McDonnell MP (@johnmcdonnellMP) May 12, 2020

When I published Labour’s policy on free broadband in November 2019 I said “It’s about large numbers of children being able to do their homework properly, and have the speed of connectivity.” The BBC described it as Broadband Communism. Interesting how relevant it’s now become.

— John McDonnell MP (@johnmcdonnellMP) January 5, 2021