Comment The cynical ‘fair funding review’ will be a major test for new Tory MPs The ‘fair funding review’, which will affect how funding is allocated and redistributed between local authorities from 2020… Andrew Gwynne 5th February, 2020, 7:15 am
Comment Our experience of seizing power in true blue North Hertfordshire As someone who has spent far too many years as a Labour councillor in deep blue Tory Hertfordshire,… Judi Billing 4th February, 2020, 5:10 pm
Comment Why devolution matters for South Yorkshire – and Labour’s future The moment that the exit poll was announced on December 12th will be ingrained in all of our… Dan Jarvis 4th February, 2020, 3:40 pm
News Starmer unveils eight key reforms to make Labour “open, respectful, creative and engaging” Labour leadership candidate Keir Starmer has unveiled eight key reforms today that would aim to change party culture… Sienna Rodgers 4th February, 2020, 12:02 pm
Comment Labour councils are not simply enabling Tory cuts – we’re making a difference As recently as 2018, Trafford was known as one of the jewels in the Conservative crown. “Tory Trafford”… Andrew Western 4th February, 2020, 10:30 am
Comment Sakina Sheikh: Why I’m standing to be a Labour London Assembly candidate Like many of you, I campaigned tirelessly during the general election. The defeat was devastating and winter has… Sakina Sheikh 3rd February, 2020, 3:15 pm
Comment Rowenna Davis: Why I’m standing to be a Labour London Assembly candidate A 16-year-old was stabbed outside East Croydon station last week. Reportedly, it took 40 seconds to end his… Rowenna Davis 3rd February, 2020, 1:27 pm
Comment Red on the outside, green on the inside – the new shadow Defra team approach The general election was tough on the shadow environment, food and rural affairs team. I lost five of… Luke Pollard 3rd February, 2020, 12:00 pm
News Exclusive: MP staffers urge Labour leadership hopefuls to back parliament reforms The staff members of MPs have urged Labour leadership hopefuls to back key parliamentary reforms, including an independent… Sienna Rodgers 1st February, 2020, 6:51 pm
Comment Five thoughts on Labour’s leadership hustings in Bristol The format continues to stifle debate Leadership candidates were not offered the chance to deliver opening statements this… Sienna Rodgers 1st February, 2020, 2:07 pm