For the sake of Labour councillors, bin the democracy review and start again
It’s not been easy as a council leader over the past four and a half years, supposedly forming…
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Our leadership candidates must set out a localist vision for Labour
The Labour Local Government conference taking place in Nottingham today will hear from all four of the party…
Long-Bailey: “I’ll put trade unions at the heart of Labour’s path to power”
Labour leadership candidate Rebecca Long-Bailey has promised to “put trade unions at the heart of Labour’s path to…
Labour’s NEC by-elections just got even more complicated
Labour is currently holding by-elections for three places on its ruling body, the national executive committee (NEC), after…
Labour councillors are right to ask: “What exactly do we get for our money?”
As an Association of Labour Councillors executive member, the most common question I am asked is: “What exactly…
Labour councils and trade unions must work together to fight Tory cuts
In February 2018, it was announced that all five of Salford’s ‘outstanding’ rated nurseries were set to close.…
What Labour should learn from local government about campaigning to win
When the polls closed in May 2015, I got into my car to drive to the count, buoyant…
Labour members feel the Byrne as leadership race picks up
The race is over. No, not the big one you’ve been waiting for – there’s still over eight…
Let’s end the stifling over-centralisation of power in our politics
Labour has been out of power nationally for a decade. But we’ve been in power in town halls…
Labour councils are working to tackle the climate crisis despite Tory cuts
The science behind climate change has been undeniable for decades. Reports from the IPCC have shown clear trends…
