The West Yorkshire devolution deal is our chance to reach for the stars
I’ve always felt a deep sense of pride coming from Batley. Growing up, I remember superstars from around the…
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The achievements and pioneering bravery of Maureen Colquhoun
I had just finished a virtual meeting with The House magazine to talk about Maureen Colquhoun, the first…
Labour can be proud of past LGBT+ policy achievements – now there is more to do
As families around the country grapple with home learning during the coronavirus pandemic, LGBT+ History Month offers an…
UK in a race against the clock to track down new coronavirus variants
A mass operation to find cases of the South African variant is underway as the government frantically tries…
The role of transport? To help meet a city’s needs, not compete with them
In Newcastle, this is the fourth year of the transport and air quality portfolio. Within that time, emphasis…
The successes of the Everyone In scheme and how we’re building a better Bristol
Since the Everyone In initiative started, Bristol has placed some 1,200 people into accommodation, giving them the stability…
How Labour councils have continued to innovate in the face of adversity
Over the last few years, Labour councils have shown time and time again that they’re innovative in the…
Covid, injustice, climate change: Boris Johnson must do more to crack the crises
When President Biden comes to Britain, it’s up to the Prime Minister to make sure he sees a…
Why LabourList and LGA Labour are hosting local government week 2021
Welcome to local government week 2021 on LabourList. When we did this guest edit by the Local Government…
Let’s keep the benefits of making decisions in ‘the Zoom where it happens’
The LGA Labour group often talks about how to increase diversity in local government and make politics more…
