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‘The Labour ecosystem is thriving – and has the ideas that can ensure the government does too’
Labour’s affiliated think tanks and socialist societies are bursting with ideas. If the government wants to deliver real change, it must start drawing properly on the policy infrastructure already at its disposal.
‘Uneven expectations’
The war of words between Andy Burnham and the Labour Party continues as the Greater Manchester Mayor has claimed that Labour "never supported him" in his three successful election campaigns for the role.
‘Burnham would?’
What reason might Labour's NEC have to stop a Burnham candidacy? What would the members think if they did?
‘Britain can no longer afford to pretend America is a reliable ally’
As Trump threatens tariffs and NATO’s future looks uncertain, Labour must confront a hard truth: the UK’s reliance on America is no longer sustainable. Pretending otherwise only deepens the risk.
‘Streeting sets out his stall’
Streeting’s speech will inevitably be read as a leadership pitch, and he is far too politically astute not to know that. But its significance should outlast the leadership gossip cycle
‘The soft left sets out its stall’
As the relaunched Tribune Group set out their stall, Editor Emma Burnell looks at what the muscularity of the soft left means for Labour
‘Forget New Year – for Labour, discipline done well has to be their year-long resolution’
Why Labour’s challenge is not a January reset but year-long discipline, fair rules and coherence—inside government and the party—to deliver lasting change.
‘It was the best of times, it was the worst of times… my first four months as Editor’
LabourList Editor Emma Burnell looks back over a turbulent but important few months in Labour politics. And wishes readers a very merry Xmas!
‘Andrea Egan’s Unison win will reshape Labour’s internal politics – we just don’t yet know how’
Andrea Egan’s victory signals a shift left for Unison, raising questions for Labour’s leadership, party funding and the future of the relationship.
Labour’s identity crisis – caught between Blairism and Blue Labour
Labour’s incoherence is rooted in a conflict between New Labour and Blue Labour. Until Starmer chooses he will remain politically adrift.
‘The Child Poverty Strategy shows why a Labour government matters’
Labour can be proud of the strategy it has announced today. Now they must get on to deliver it. To realise the potential of all children.