‘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…
Luke Akehurst
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,…
‘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…
