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A veteran local councillor has seen off a challenge from a longstanding ally of John McDonnell to be named as Labour's candidate in Rossendale and Darwen again. Alyson Barnes, who stood in the Lancashire seat in June, was picked at the…
A local councillor has seen off a strong challenge from a trade union-backed activist to win the selection for Thurrock. John Kent, who stood for Labour in the Essex seat in June, when he finished just 345 votes behind the Tories' Jackie…
Tom Watson has cast doubt on whether he will ever become deputy prime minister as he appeared to leave the door open to a second EU referendum. Labour's deputy leader said he had "no idea" if Jeremy Corbyn would appoint him as number two if…
Labour slipped back slightly as it lost one council seat in the final round of by-elections this year. Jeremy Corbyn's party could not hold to its ward in Newcastle-under-Lyme, where the Tories scored a narrow win, but comfortably retained…
Sadiq Khan has warned Jeremy Corbyn and Labour against displaying any “complacency” in the run-up to next year’s local elections. The London mayor used a LabourList article to demand that the “energy and optimism” displayed by the party at…
The dispute over the choice of a Labour candidate in Watford escalated today when Unite sent a complaint to party headquarters over requests for postal votes. The union, Britain's largest, contacted Labour after eastern region party…
The selection process for the key target seat of Watford has been postponed amid a dispute over postal ballots. Labour officials told the constituency party to postpone its vote among members, which had been scheduled for tonight, following…
A trade unionist vicar, a prominent local councillor and the transport expert Christian Wolmar are among those who have won a place on the shortlist for a key London target seat. Seven names made it through for the final round of the…
Figures from across the Labour Party have given their take on Theresa May's humiliating defeat in the Commons last night which ensured MPs will now be given a vote on the final Brexit deal. Jeremy Corbyn, Labour leader: This defeat is a…
As Brexit hangs over the day, this was a traditional tussle on domestic policy between Jeremy Corbyn and Theresa May. It was a debate that will have cheered the Labour leader and many around him - he will be pleased that he landed his…
Labour have told Tory rebels to "walk the walk" as opposition MPs look increasingly confident they could defeat the government today and secure a Commons vote on the final Brexit deal. The shadow Brexit team has challenged pro-EU Tory…
Labour activists aiming to be selected to fight a popular London target seat are about to be interviewed by local officials. Ten people have made it through to the longlist for the Cities of London and Westminster, including transport…
