Council by-elections: Tory vote plunges in island vote
The Tory vote slumped as they held on to an Isle of Wight seat in the single council…
Local Government
Andrew Gwynne: Tory dogma and constant cuts puts Britain’s future at risk
Many families face an increasing pressures on their finances – but rather than properly funding our public services,…
Tony Blair’s sports minister enters race for Sheffield mayor as deadline looms
Former sports minister Richard Caborn has entered the race to be Labour’s candidate for mayor of South Yorkshire.…
Mark Serwotka: Carillion collapse exposes the fiasco of PFI and privatisation
Carillion’s collapse, throwing thousands of workers into job and pension insecurity, is a watershed moment in the privatisation…
Labour should spread power and fight austerity by promising “first ministers” for each of the English regions
Our country is unequal and divided and a Labour government is the only cure. Austerity has opened up…
Soft left councillor selected to do battle with Tory knight in Altrincham
A Labour group leader from the soft-left tradition has won the right to take on a senior Tory…
Party democracy review, key seat selections and the treatment of trans women – Alice Perry’s latest NEC report
The Labour national executive’s equalities, disputes and organisation committees met on Tuesday ahead of the full NEC meeting…
Council by-elections: Shock as Tories snatch Bolton seat from Labour
Labour lost a northern seat to the Tories in the latest round of council by-elections. Jeremy Corbyn’s party…
Luke Akehurst: Council votes show Labour is making gains – but can still do better
I’ve been reviewing Labour’s performance in local council by-elections on a regular basis for LabourList. So what has…
Revealed: Momentum’s struggle to win Labour target seat selections
Momentum has yet to make a major impact on selections for Labour target seats despite its huge victories…
