Labour supporters urged to join polling day ‘ringathon’ to make history
Good morning. It’s the day we’ve all been waiting for, as voters head to the polls in Selby…
Andrew Western
Interview: Is Andrew Western parliament’s most YIMBY politician?
Andrew Western has a good claim to being the Parliamentary Labour Party’s most committed YIMBY. LabourList talks housing,…
Only a Labour committed to planning reform can tackle the housing crisis
As the old adage goes, an Englishman’s home is his castle. But for millions of people across the…
Labour’s Andrew Western eases to victory in Stretford and Urmston
Labour’s Andrew Western has been elected as the MP for Stretford and Urmston in a by-election on Thursday,…
How local government has responded to Covid-19 – and what it means financially
Each day this week I’ve written about a different element of the local government response to Covid-19. Whilst…
How local government has responded to Covid-19: adult social care
The local government response to Covid has been wide-ranging and involved all elements of council services. In a…
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”…
Trafford Labour: our first 100 days in local government
After a fantastic result in May’s local elections, this week marked 100 days since the formation of the…
Soft left councillor selected to do battle with Tory knight in Altrincham
A Labour group leader from the soft-left tradition has won the right to take on a senior Tory…
