‘We can’t see abuse and harassment of elected officials as normal’
A recent BBC investigation found that abuse of councillors and staff putting is democracy at risk. This isn’t…
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‘For policy inspiration, Labour can look close to home: Wales’
In theory, one of the most attractive features of devolution is that it allows parts of the country…
‘The SNP may lose badly, but they’d soon tap any disillusion with Labour in power’
Scottish Labour entered its conference this weekend in a buoyant mood. Just five years on from its lowest…
‘Inside the Wellingborough by-election: The tactics behind Labour’s historic win’
Winning the Wellingborough by-election and overturning an 18,000 Tory majority was a stunning win for Labour and a…
‘Labour must let Islington North members pick candidate to take on Corbyn’
Islington North Labour Party has been in a state of limbo for more than three years. The MP,…
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,…
Anas Sarwar: ‘A seismic shift is underway – Scots won’t settle for the status quo’
2023 will always be remembered as the year when a seismic shift in Scottish and UK politics began.…
‘Voters think Labour’s moved on from Corbyn, but aren’t sure what it stands for’
Until the middle of last week the question on the lips of those of us who follow public…
Latest UK opinion polls: Should a seven-point drop in one poll worry Labour?
You can tell it’s an election year. Usually, our regular voter intention poll at Savanta is released without…
‘Rochdale deserved better – here’s what Labour must learn from this sorry saga’
Councillor Azhar Ali had described his comments about Israel deliberately allowing the October 7th massacre to happen as…
