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…
Luke Akehurst
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,…
‘Why quitting councillors are misguided about Israel – and should stay in Labour’
LabourList has run a series of pieces offering different views on the conflict in Israel and Palestine, its…
‘Now is the time for the Northern Irish Labour Party to stand candidates’
The Labour Party is currently in the process of reviewing our policy of not contesting elections in Northern…
Local election gains in diverse seats show Labour has momentum it needs
Last month, I set out my annual benchmarks for the May elections. How did Labour do against the…
What would good 2023 local election results look like for Labour?
In the run-up to every set of May elections when there isn’t a general election, I write a…
Luke Akehurst: Why I voted for the NEC motion to block Corbyn’s candidacy
I was one of the 22 national executive committee (NEC) members who voted for Keir Starmer and Shabana…
Labour selections are not about factional advantage, but getting ready for power
Labour has now selected 59 parliamentary candidates in seats where the Labour MP has retired, or which are…
Luke Akehurst: Why I’m standing to represent local parties on Labour’s NEC
Having topped the poll among Labour members in the 2020 national executive committee elections (NEC), I’m proud to…
