Why I’m opposed to single-authority directly-elected mayors
Long before entering parliament, my opposition to single-authority directly-elected mayors has been consistent, and my views have not…
Local Government
The New Power project will give people a real voice – and the power to use it
The Labour Party was formed by working people to take power and create a more equal society. To…
Better in than out: Carillion and Covid show outsourcing is not the answer
Three years ago last month, Carillion went into liquidation, buckling under the crippling weight of its £1.5bn debt…
Sadiq Khan launches campaign calling for 1945-style plan to rebuild London
Sadik Khan will today launch his re-election campaign for City Hall telling voters that his top priority will…
Labour unveils new selection shortlist of two for Liverpool mayoral contest
The Labour Party has unveiled two new potential candidates for the Liverpool mayoral contest taking place in May,…
Dodds proposes new powers for councils to take possession of empty shops
Anneliese Dodds is proposing new powers for local councils to take over persistently empty shops on their high…
Liverpool mayor selection reopens with no previous candidate invited to join
Labour’s selection race to determine its next mayoral candidate in Liverpool is set to reopen after “careful consideration”…
Interview with Labour Liverpool mayor selection candidate: Anna Rothery
Anna Rothery describes herself as the underdog and the most-left wing candidate in Labour’s Liverpool mayor selection race.…
Let’s see the Covid recovery bring in a new era of municipal socialism
Labour stands a long way from power, with a leadership off chasing the will o’ the wisp of…
How Labour nationally can learn from Labour locally
It has been an extraordinary 12 months for all of us. A year ago, we had seen a…
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