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I am Anas Dayeh, I’m 20 and my pronouns are he/him. I’m running to be your chair of the National Labour Students committee because I want to build an open and welcoming student wing. For a long time, I felt embarrassed to share my story. I…
Until May 5th, Hyde Park ward in the heart of Westminster had been a Conservative stronghold since 1964. It was Shirley Porter’s ward during the notorious ‘homes for votes’ scandal when she was leader of the council. But on May 5th 2022…
"In neighbouring places, like East Devon, you can say look at the Labour council in Exeter and what they've achieved," Josie Parkhouse says. She argues Labour's success in the city can create a "narrative": "Once you've got that council…
"We've got realistic ambitions to be the largest party," leader of the Labour group on Glasgow City Council Malcolm Cunning tells me when we meet in the City Chambers, the grand building where the council is headquartered. Achieving a…
I am sitting with Margaret Howard in a hall in Worthing after a busy day of canvassing. Howard is standing for re-election in Broadwater – a ward in East Worthing and Shoreham constituency – in the upcoming local elections. Despite the fact…
Scottish Labour has a new look: instead of the cut-out rose used across the UK, Anas Sarwar's party will bear a thistle and a different font. The logo will be officially unveiled on the first day of Scottish Labour's conference, on Friday…
I live and work in Coventry. I’m proud to raise my family here and call this city my home. But I’ve also been on strike since January, and I need to tell you why. I’m a licensed HGV driver at the council, responsible for removing the…
I love South Yorkshire and I am proud to call it my home. I love its friendliness, its warmth, the difference between our villages, towns, and cities, our proud history and heritage, and most importantly the people. However, I don’t think…
Over the festive break, we asked Labour MPs for their favourite film seen and book read during the Christmas period, as well as their top New Year's resolution. From popular choices Spider-Man and Don't Look Up to one pledge to kill fewer…
I am standing for to be Labour's candidate for South Yorkshire Mayor because I want to deliver a brighter future for the community I live in. For me, politics is not just a career – it’s deeply personal. Without the policies introduced by…
In my 34-year employment at Clarks, I have never taken a day off sick. That was, until five weeks ago, when I collapsed at work due to stress. This is the reality of fire and rehire. I work for the Clarks distribution centre in Street…
It’s day four and I’ve learned the routine. The day starts with us pouring over the conference arrangements committee (CAC) report to understand the results from the previous day. All three of Monday’s card votes were contentious. The first…
