Comment ‘As metro mayors gain power, Labour must tighten political accountability’ Last year, the government published a White Paper in which it stated that it would put mayors ‘front… Patrick Seyd 22nd February, 2026, 10:00 am
Comment ‘Labour’s quiet quest for democratic renewal’ One of the most significant, and least discussed, achievements of our Labour government is not just the rebuilding… Sam Dalton 21st February, 2026, 10:00 am
Comment ‘Council Tax shouldn’t punish those who have the least or those we owe the most’ Last year we marked the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Gathering at memorials… Rowan Ree 20th February, 2026, 6:00 am
Comment ‘If Labour is serious about upskilling Britain, it must mobilise local businesses’ Never has there been a more difficult time for a young person – no matter how enthusiastic or… Nicola Stokes 19th February, 2026, 6:00 am
Comment ‘Unitarisation risks weakening local democracy unless communities are put in the driving seat’ Nearly 30 per cent of England is about to experience the most significant upheaval in local governance in… Ryan Swift 19th February, 2026, 6:00 am
Comment ‘Nurses are finally getting the recognition they deserve’ In a historic move, the government has agreed with the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) a review of… Anna Lynch 16th February, 2026, 6:00 am
News Unite to debate affiliation with Labour Party at conference next year Unite will consider its current affiliation with the Labour Party at a conference next year, Sharon Graham has… Daniel Green 12th February, 2026, 2:04 pm
Comment ‘Mor-gone but not forgotten’ Morgan McSweeney resigned on Sunday afternoon. By that point, his going felt like an inevitability. Exclusive polling conducted for us by… Emma Burnell 9th February, 2026, 11:55 am
News Morgan McSweeney resigns as Starmer’s chief of staff over Mandelson scandal Morgan McSweeney has resigned as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff following scandal over the appointment of Peter Mandelson… Daniel Green 8th February, 2026, 2:20 pm
Comment ‘The narrative must outweigh the negative’ I would like nothing more than to focus on all the good things Labour is doing. The Employment… Emma Burnell 6th February, 2026, 2:11 pm