‘I know first-hand how Access to Work can help disabled people – here’s why this government should back it’
In 2009, I was hit by a sudden onset neurological illness called POEMS Syndrome. POEMS is a rare…
Luke Akehurst MP
Venezuela: ‘Sovereignty, the law and the UK government response are all being confused’
There is much commentary on the legality of the US action in Venezuela which confuses many issues. The…
‘Don’t Panic! Labour’s response to Caerphilly should be more resilient’
Labour’s defeat in the Caerphilly Senedd by-election was another wake-up call that we are losing our connection to…
‘We need street-fighting social democracy to beat Reform’
As the Labour conference comes into view, the Westminster village is up to its usual tricks. Instead of…
‘Myth-busting the progressive illusion after local election results’
Following the local elections, some are claiming that progressive parties, particularly the Greens and the Liberal Democrats, are…
Local elections: ‘Four yardsticks for how Labour did in wake-up call election’
Every year since 2011, I have written a preview of the local elections and a scorecard after the…
2025 local council and mayor elections: What’s a good night for Labour?
In the run-up to every set of May elections when there isn’t a simultaneous general election, I write…
Local elections: ‘Four clear yardsticks for how Labour did – and how we scored’
Every year since 2011, I have written a preview of the local elections and a scorecard after the…
What would good 2024 local election results look like for Labour?
In the run-up to every set of May elections when there isn’t a simultaneous general election, I write…
By-election wins: ‘No battleground seat can be taken for granted – not one GE vote’s been cast’
After a testing week, Labour has come roaring back with two thumping byelection wins in Kingswood and Wellingborough,…
