Our Labour manifesto for Haringey will offer women a new direction
When we sat down to write our manifesto in Haringey, I started – and ended – thinking about…
Local Government
Luke Akehurst: What would good local election results look like?
In the run-up to every set of May elections when there isn’t a general election, I write a…
“London’s values are Labour values” – Corbyn launches local election campaign
We meet here today in the shadow of one of the most violent periods we have experienced in…
This is the last time EU citizens can vote – and we should vote Labour
As Labour seeks historical gains in flagship London Tory councils such as Westminster, Wandsworth and Barnet on May…
Luke Akehurst: Labour’s strengths and where it must improve ahead of local elections
I’ve been reviewing Labour’s performance in local council by-elections on a regular basis for LabourList. So what has happened…
Want to strengthen a city? Put land and buildings in the hands of communities
Since first being elected to Bristol City Council in 2016, I’ve seen an enormous amount of change. Bristol,…
The key to breaking up the old boy network? Job-shares in the Labour Party
The Labour Party should be leading the way in promoting best practise in labour conditions. But in terms…
PMQs: May shows the Tories have nothing to offer in the run-up to local elections
With local elections around the corner, today’s PMQs centred on struggling councils. Jeremy Corbyn had a strong opening…
Barnet easyCouncil – how not to do local government
Sign up to LabourList’s morning email for everything Labour, every weekday morning. Outsourcing, privatising and gerrymandering. That’s what…
Outsourcing fails public services – Tory Barnet ‘easyCouncil’ chaos is proof
Last week the Tories lost their majority on Barnet Council. Three veteran councillors were deselected for being insufficiently…
