Luke Akehurst: We have nothing to lose – this is how we can beat Momentum
We may well have reached “peak Momentum”. These are the most favourable political circumstances Labour’s hard left could…
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Luke Akehurst: We will try to find common ground in party democracy review – but registered supporters must go
In terms of Labour Party history it’s not surprising or unusual that Jeremy Corbyn has initiated a review…
Luke Akehurst: Conference revealed the contradictions at the heart of Momentum
Labour Party annual conference was an unusual experience for people with my politics. For the first time since…
Luke Akehurst: We will fight and fight again against the “McDonnell amendment”
Tuesday’s NEC meeting has helped contribute to a sense of gloom and defeatism among my fellow Labour moderates.…
Luke Akehurst: Which seats does Labour need to take to win the next election?
Listed below are all the constituencies where Labour is in second place and the winning party’s majority is…
Luke Akehurst: From Attlee to Blair – Labour’s most successful leaders and where Corbyn might fit in
I have been blogging for 11 years so there are certain key posts I can update as history…
Luke Akehurst: Corbyn deserves credit – now he must banish the entryists and bring back shadow cabinet elections
Seven weeks ago the party looked on the brink of electoral destruction. That wasn’t just something invented by…
Luke Akehurst: Want to win the election? It’s all about the marginals
Winning in First Past the Post elections is very little to do with the national vote share and…
Luke Akehurst: Our losses in local government were unprecedented
Every May since 2011 I have written a guide to what might constitute success for Labour in the…
Luke Akehurst: Forget the progressive alliance – we need to win votes from the 55 per cent who back the Tories or UKIP
I’m bemused by the call by Clive Lewis and Jon Cruddas for Labour to stand down and give…
