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
Comment ‘The politics of the Gorton and Denton by-election’ By‑elections are rarely just contests between parties; they are arguments about what voters think the election is for.… Davide Sands 23rd February, 2026, 6:00 am
News Two-thirds of Labour members say government has made too many policy U-turns, poll reveals Two-thirds of Labour members think the government has made too many climbdowns and U-turns since taking office, an… James Tibbitts 20th February, 2026, 6:00 am
Comment ‘Two states, one future: five steps on the path to peace for Israelis and Palestinians’ The debate in Israel and Palestine is rooted in history, but we must focus on the future; a… Mark Sewards MP 20th February, 2026, 6:00 am
News Antonia Romeo appointed to lead civil service as new Cabinet Secretary Dame Antonia Romeo has been appointed as the new head of the civil service, becoming the first woman… Daniel Green 19th February, 2026, 9:43 am
Comment ‘Factionalism at the top is weakening Labour – and handing a gift to Reform’ The Government has been plunged into a political crisis with the fallout from Peter Mandelson’s appointment as Ambassador… Richard Burgon MP 18th February, 2026, 6:00 am