The cracks in our foundation (seats): Labour strategy document leaks
Labour’s strategy for winning back the ‘Red Wall’, or ‘foundation seats’ as they are now being called, is…
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Why getting industrial transition right is essential for levelling up
The story of the former SSI steelworks in Redcar is a cautionary tale about industrial change. In October…
The power of localism is key to winning back communities across the country
Much has changed in our country since 12th May 2010, when David Cameron and Nick Clegg’s Rose Garden…
How Labour can learn from councillors – and be rebuilt from the ground up
As Labour under Keir Starmer begins to rebuild and address the huge challenges our country now faces, I…
The West Yorkshire devolution deal is our chance to reach for the stars
I’ve always felt a deep sense of pride coming from Batley. Growing up, I remember superstars from around the…
The achievements and pioneering bravery of Maureen Colquhoun
I had just finished a virtual meeting with The House magazine to talk about Maureen Colquhoun, the first…
Labour can be proud of past LGBT+ policy achievements – now there is more to do
As families around the country grapple with home learning during the coronavirus pandemic, LGBT+ History Month offers an…
UK in a race against the clock to track down new coronavirus variants
A mass operation to find cases of the South African variant is underway as the government frantically tries…
The role of transport? To help meet a city’s needs, not compete with them
In Newcastle, this is the fourth year of the transport and air quality portfolio. Within that time, emphasis…
The successes of the Everyone In scheme and how we’re building a better Bristol
Since the Everyone In initiative started, Bristol has placed some 1,200 people into accommodation, giving them the stability…
