Councils are more than a litmus test for Westminster. But they need new powers
With just over a year to go until a general election, commentators will be looking to make political…
Local Government
Local elections 2023: Polls open in major test of Labour’s progress under Starmer
Voters across England are heading to the polls today for the 2023 local elections, in one of the…
When will local election results be announced in my area?
Labour is hoping for a significant breakthrough in this week’s local election results, with senior figures talking up…
Keir goes cold on tuition fee vow, public utilities and tax and spend
Keir Starmer toured the broadcast studios this morning, highlighting a well-timed Labour plea for a tougher windfall tax…
‘The best campaign ever’: Swindon Labour hopes to end two-decade Tory era
“This is probably the best campaign we’ve ever had,” Swindon Labour council candidate Stanka Adamcova tells LabourList following a…
Tory devolution is not real devolution. Under Labour, things will be different
We need to be honest: devolution with a Conservative government just can’t make the difference it should. Yes,…
Swindon Labour is fighting hard to deliver a win in this key bellwether area
Swindon Labour was delighted and excited to welcome Keir Starmer, Angela Rayner, Rachel Reeves and a host of…
‘We’ve got to go out and win’: Labour launches 2023 local elections campaign
Labour launched its 2023 local elections campaign in Swindon with a series of short and energetic speeches from…
Labour to launch local election campaign in key marginal council
Today is Labour’s local election launch. The launch is taking place in Swindon and will feature Angela Rayner…
‘Show the difference Labour can make,’ Starmer to tell local elections launch
Keir Starmer will launch Labour’s local elections campaign by urging party activists to “show people the difference Labour…
