‘Labour can be bold and electable. And our water industry demands boldness’
From climate to the cost of living, Labour is called on to be bold. Yet always there is…
Dan Jarvis
My reflections on the last four years as the outgoing mayor of South Yorkshire
On Thursday 5th May, local elections take place across the country. This year will be bittersweet for me…
Patriotism should not be Labour’s sore point. Let’s create our own narrative
Have you received any ‘Happy St. George’s Day’ messages yet? Are you doing anything to mark the occasion?…
Britain’s democracy is broken. Labour should lead the push for reform
‘Constitutional reform’ and ‘devolution’ are words that may not stir the passions of the average Labour member as…
My message ahead of chairing West Yorkshire mayor selection hustings
It’s nearly ten years since I took part in an incredibly memorable hustings at Oakwell, the home of…
Labour must unite to build a better Britain after the coronavirus crisis
Although we are in the midst of the greatest public health crisis any of us have ever faced,…
Why has it taken Covid-19 for us to realise the importance of a safety net?
In the space of a fortnight, social, economic and political life in the UK has become unrecognisable. Our…
Why devolution matters for South Yorkshire – and Labour’s future
The moment that the exit poll was announced on December 12th will be ingrained in all of our…
Lessons from campaigning in the Labour heartland seat of Barnsley
Barnsley is often used as an example of a ‘Labour heartland’ seat. Our party was once woven into…
We must not walk away from NATO, but lead the way in reforming it
As the North Atlantic Alliance gathers in London this week, it is important to remember what it has…
