‘The locals underlined the weaknesses of the mayoral model. But Labour can fix it’
Eight weeks ago, I warned of “huge embarrassment” if the party did not sweep the mayoral board. Richard Parker’s…
2024 local elections
‘Labour can cement its Blue Wall gains by seizing the one-nation, moderate baton’
In so many senses, Labour has found itself in an unexpectedly positive position. From leading by 20-plus points…
Locals signal ‘Blair-style majority’ not hung parliament, new analysis finds
Labour is on course for a “Blair-style majority” following the party’s success at the local elections last week,…
‘Tremendous results but more work to do’, says Labour campaign coordinator Pat McFadden
Labour has enjoyed a set of “tremendous results” but there is still “more work to do”, the party’s…
Full Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire mayor results as Burnham and Brabin win on swing to Labour
Andy Burnham and Tracy Brabin have been emphatically re-elected as mayors of Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire, following…
London mayor election full results unpacked as Sadiq Khan wins big
With all votes now counted, Sadiq Khan has comfortably won an unprecedented third term against Tory rival Susan…
Mayor election results: West Midlands joy for Labour seals strong mayor and local gains
Labour candidate Richard Parker has narrowly pulled off an “incredible” win in the West Midlands mayor race against…
Bristol election results 2024: Alarm for Labour as Greens become largest group
Bristol council stays in no overall control, as the Greens surged to become the largest group and Labour…
2024 local election results on Friday: Labour wins key councils and new mayors despite Tees and Gaza troubles
***This live-blog of Friday’s results is now closed. We’re posting the latest results, updates, reaction and analysis on…
Police and crime commissioner election results: Full list of nine Labour gains
Police and crime commissioners (PCCs) manage aspects of policing in each region. Labour held its PCCs in Wales,…
