Andy Burnham announced as new Labour leader after unopposed contest
Andy Burnham has been confirmed as Labour’s new leader after commanding the support of all of the party’s…
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Keir Starmer: “We have changed, but we need to go further”
Keir Starmer has declared that Labour has “changed” but must “go further”, while denying that the party is…
Labour’s Joanne Anderson succeeds Joe Anderson as Liverpool city mayor
Labour’s Joanne Anderson has been chosen to succeed Joe Anderson as the directly-elected mayor of Liverpool, replacing Joe…
Labour’s Jessie Joe Jacobs suffers heavy defeat by Tory mayor in Tees Valley
Labour’s Jessie Joe Jacobs has been defeated by the Tories in the Tees Valley election, as the incumbent…
The lesson from Hartlepool? People don’t believe we have yet changed enough
In previous general elections, as neighbouring seat after neighbouring seat fell to the Conservatives, Hartlepool stayed Labour. Yesterday,…
We need a change of political strategy to avoid more disasters like Hartlepool
If you’re in a hole, stop digging. The worst possible reaction to the disastrous defeat in Hartlepool is…
How should Labour interpret and respond to its defeat in Hartlepool?
Labour has lost Hartlepool in a historic defeat. Governments hardly ever win seats from opposition parties, and for this…
Conservatives gain seat from Labour in historic Hartlepool by-election defeat
The Conservatives have gained the parliamentary constituency of Hartlepool, which has been Labour since its creation, in what…
Local election results kick off with Sunderland disappointment for Labour
Results have started to emerge for the May 2021 elections with a disappointing outcome for Labour in the…
Old bruises are still showing, but Labour has been making good progress
I’ve spent most days in the last month knocking doors here in Blaenau Gwent, in various key seats…
In a tough set of elections, what results can we reasonably expect from Labour?
“When people go to vote today, the choice will be simple. Vote Labour to secure our economy, protect…
