Why I have launched the West of England good employment charter
Workers’ rights? They’re cracking. Up and down the country Labour metro mayors are showing that Labour in power…
Local Government
“Now is the time to push ahead” – Sadiq Khan at the 2022 state of London debate
Below is the speech delivered by Sadiq Khan at the state of London debate. Thank you, James. It’s…
Labour groups have an important role to play between now and the next election
As a cabinet member overseeing Stockport Council’s economy and regeneration over the past three years, I have been…
Winning Westminster was a historic turning of the tide. Here’s how we did it
The City of Westminster, like our ward Lancaster Gate, truly is a tale of two cities. An abundance…
The levelling up bill threatens local authority control over budgets
Coverage of the reading of the levelling up and regeneration bill earlier this month was broadly dominated by…
PM prepares to make statement as Gray report delivered to Downing Street
Six months after the first ‘partygate’ allegations appeared, Sue Gray handed her report over to Downing Street this…
Labour Party to crack down on councils “underperforming” in local elections
National executive committee (NEC) members are set to agree measures to deal with local Labour groups that have…
Assessing the local election results: Progress made but much still to do
Last month, I set out my annual benchmarks for the May elections. How did Labour do against the…
Exeter Labour: “We are on people’s side, and that’s why we keep winning”
“In neighbouring places, like East Devon, you can say look at the Labour council in Exeter and what…
Glasgow Labour activists: “Being the biggest party is a reasonable ambition”
“We’ve got realistic ambitions to be the largest party,” leader of the Labour group on Glasgow City Council…
