Labour members back Budget but split over Rosebank, exclusive poll reveals
Labour members widely endorse the government’s Budget measures, but are divided on approving development of the Rosebank oil…
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Delivering in Government: your weekly round up of good news Labour stories
It was a busy week for the Labour government. While commentators picked apart John Healey’s first Budget, there…
‘Put local voices at the heart of decisions about buses’
40 years ago Margaret Thatcher’s 1985 Transport Act came into force. This law deregulated publicly owned and controlled…
A breathing space Budget
When John Healey was appointed as Chancellor of the Exchequer, it was a surprise for those who had…
Voters welcome Budget energy measures, but demand more action on cost of living
Voters welcome the government’s energy bill support, but think more needs to be done at pace to help…
‘Investing in culture builds confidence in communities’
When it comes to building communities, culture is not a nice-to-have, or an optional extra to be tacked…
Unions welcome Healey’s Budget while think tanks warn of ‘missed opportunities’
Trade unions and think tanks have given a mixed response to John Healey’s first Budget as Chancellor, welcoming…
What was in John Healey’s Budget?
Chancellor John Healey has delivered his first Budget to the House of Commons. It showed some progress on…
‘Motherhood shouldn’t be a barrier to public service’
Six months ago, I was elected as a Labour councillor for East Acton during what was a difficult…
Good growth in every postcode 28th October 2026
Andy Burnham’s pledge to the country is “good growth in every postcode and hope in every heart”. What…
