LabourList opportunities: Freelancers needed for devolved and local elections

• Do you have unique Labour-focused insight into the electoral politics of Scotland, Wales or your local government area?
• Can you write quick, clean and engaging copy?
• Do you want to write for LabourList?

If the answer to these questions is yes, we want to hear from you.

LabourList is looking for freelance support from early March to mid May 2026 to help with our coverage of the Scottish and Welsh parliamentary elections and the English local government elections.

We would like to get reported features, pen portraits from the campaign trail and especially news stories that no one else is covering from where you are. We are particularly keen on reporters who are able to supplement written content with video shorts but this is not essential if you have a strong enough story to tell.

We are able to pay for all commissioned pieces and cover reasonable travel expenses as negotiated.

To apply to join our roster, please send an email to [email protected] explaining why you want to work with us and outlining any previous relevant experience. Please also include three idea outlines (no more than 50 words each) and some examples of your professional writing.

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