Comment ‘The case for rearmament is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore’ Earlier this week, to the evident relief of the Ministry of Defence, the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon… James Rose 12th March, 2026, 2:00 pm
Comment ‘Labour’s next big win is children’s health – but only if it acts now’ Just before Christmas, I briefly found myself in the corridor of Number 10 speaking with the Prime Minister.… D'Arcy Williams 11th March, 2026, 6:00 am
Analysis ‘A piece on advice’ On Monday, like many of you, I watched LabourList’s International Women’s Day event with the Fabian Society: an… Emma Burnell 11th March, 2026, 6:00 am
Comment ‘Farage lost and blamed Muslims. The data doesn’t support his suspicion’ Labour’s third-place finish in Gorton and Denton was a sobering result for Sir Keir Starmer. But Nigel Farage’s… Muddassar Ahmed 7th March, 2026, 6:00 am
News Scottish Labour candidates say voters are ready for change – and that the polls may be wrong After nearly two decades of SNP government, Scottish Labour candidates say voters are increasingly open to a change… Daniel Green 7th March, 2026, 6:00 am
Comment ‘Labour won’t win back left defectors with squeeze messaging alone’ Joseph McNamara, a 77-year old man living in Gorton, told the Independent last week why he had switched… Matthew McGregor 5th March, 2026, 6:00 pm
News MPs, union leaders and organisations react to ‘bruising’ Gorton and Denton result MPs, trade union leaders and Labour-linked organisations have expressed their disappointment and anger following the party’s dismal result… Daniel Green 27th February, 2026, 11:43 am
Analysis A gory night for Labour So, let’s start with the good news – Reform UK does not have a new MP. Matt Goodwin… Emma Burnell 27th February, 2026, 10:03 am
News Vast majority of Labour members back defence spending boost and NATO membership – poll Almost three-quarters of Labour members support an increase in defence spending to deal with international threats, according to… Daniel Green 24th February, 2026, 6:00 am
News Strong support for child social media ban among Labour members, poll reveals Almost three quarters of Labour members support would support the government in a decision to ban social media… James Tibbitts 23rd February, 2026, 6:00 am