‘Why these local election were so tough for Labour’
Less than two years after its landslide general election victory, Labour has faced a tough set of local…
2026 Local Elections
‘An exceptionally bad year across all measures’
Every year since 2011, I have written a preview of the local and devolved elections and a scorecard…
‘Local elections: a view from the east’
The Reform victories in the east of England have dominated the national headlines. Reform won control of the…
Keir Starmer’s message to Labour members after local election results
Keir Starmer has taken responsibility for Labour losses in the local elections, but has said “tough days” strengthen…
LIVE UPDATES: English local government elections – results and reactions
LIVE UPDATES AS THEY HAPPEN. REFRESH THE PAGE FOR LATEST Read all the results of the English local…
2026 local and devolved elections: What to measure and expect for Labour
In the run-up to every set of May elections when there isn’t a simultaneous general election, I write…
Labour members overwhelmingly pessimistic about May elections – poll
Labour members are overwhelmingly pessimistic about the party’s electoral prospects next month, exclusive polling for LabourList reveals. The…
Labour on track to lose more than 1,800 councillors in English local elections, pollster claims
Labour could lose as many as 1,800 council seats across England as the party loses votes to various…
‘Marginal gains’
In the UK we are now in a world of multi-party politics, but very little of the debate…
‘Give us more time to do more’: Hackney Labour’s campaign to retain control of local council
Hackney – East London’s so-called ‘hipster hub’, home to a diverse culture and vibrant feeling. Birthplace of Idris…
