LabourList’s new Editorial Team

Over the last four years, LabourList has grown considerably – but our editorial team remained a one-man-band. I’m delighted to confirm that’s no longer the case.

Over the past few months LabourList’s editorial team has been able to expand, thanks to the generous support of our readers and supporters, as we build towards the general election. I hope you’ll agree that in recent weeks and months our content – especially in terms of news – has been sharper, broader and more in depth.

That’s largely thanks to LabourList’s two new staff writers –  Maya Goodfellow and Conor Pope – who I’m delighted to officially “unveil” today.

Their intelligence, understanding and perspective has already brought a boost to LabourList, and I’m confident that will continue to be the case in the months to come.

Conor – who has been writing for us since 2011 – has already been thrown in at the deep end, taking the reins for our 40 hour election day (and night, and day) liveblog, and his sharp analysis – and sense of humour – brings something genuinely new to the site.

Maya joins us from the RSA, where she was working on a variety of research projects. She’s already brought a keen eye to LabourList, as well as offering a perspective not bound by the constraints of the Westminster Village.

As well as welcoming Conor and Maya to the team, I’m also delighted to announce that Stefan Stern and Emma Burnell are joining the Editorial team as Contributing Editors. Both Emma and Stefan bring so much to LabourList already – not only with their popular weekly columns, but also with their constant advice and support for the site based on their considerable experience.

I’m delighted that they’re willing to play an even bigger role in the site’s future.

LabourList Editorial Team

Mark Ferguson, Editor – Mark has been Editor of LabourList since 2010. He’s written for a variety of national newspapers and magazines, and is a regular political commentator on TV and radio. Before working for LabourList, he worked as a Labour Party organiser.

Maya Goodfellow, Staff Writer – Maya previously worked at the RSA on a variety of inclusive, community-based projects. Originally from Newcastle, she also worked as a Support Assistant in a local comprehensive school before moving to London to study.

Conor Pope, Staff Writer – Conor has blogged on politics since 2009. His work has appeared on sites such as Political Scrapbook and Left Foot Forward, and has been a regular contributor to LabourList since 2011.

Stefan Stern, Contributing Editor – Stefan has written for LabourList for the past three years, and comes to political writing via a 20+ year career reporting and commenting on businesses and organisations – how they are managed and led. He writes a weekly column for the FT and occasional comment pieces for The Guardian.

Emma Burnell, Contributing Editor – Emma has been a Labour Party member since her 15th birthday. She represents the Socialist Societies on Labour’s National Policy Forum, sits on the Executive of Labour Women’s Network and is Vice Chair of Labour Housing Group. She writes and edits the Scarlet Standard blog. Emma has written for Labourlist for over five years.