The difficulties of being a Labour councillor under a Tory government
I spent a long time trying to get elected as a local councillor, so I think it’s fair…
Local Government
Mike Amesbury: With Lord Jim O’Neill’s backing, it’s time for Cheshire devolution
As the first anniversary of my election approaches, I’m naturally reflecting on my experience as an MP so…
The UK’s towns will decide the next election, new research shows
Small and medium towns are the new electoral battleground, new research reveals today. Detailed analysis by Centre for…
My journey to become deputy mayor of Lambeth shows London is a land of opportunity
Last week I was grateful to be chosen by my Labour comrades to be the next deputy mayor…
Shelly Asquith: What happened in the 2018 local elections – and what Labour should do next
More than a week on from the local election result, it’s time we focussed on what Labour does…
Alice Perry & Nick Forbes: What we did this year on Labour’s NEC
The last 12 months have been very busy for Labour’s National Executive Committee. The sudden general election meant…
Owen Jones: Momentum campaigning was crucial to Labour’s local election gains
Momentum’s campaigning was absolutely critical to the gains Labour made in the local elections of 2018. ‘Unseat’ days…
Luke Akehurst: Can Labour win a general election based on the local election results?
A month ago I wrote up my annual set of benchmarks for the local council elections. With the…
Luke Akehurst: 5 key battlegrounds outside London to watch on Thursday night
I’ve already written an overview of Thursday’s local elections. Here’s some more detail about five of the key…
How we’re fighting to turn the last Tory council in Greater Manchester red
Local elections are fast approaching and this week much of the spotlight is on Trafford – my local…
