Battleground candidates ‘optimistic’ on their local and general election chances
Activists, candidates and councillors are in their final push for votes as the local and mayoral elections draw…
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Key local council elections to watch for clues on our general election chances
Local elections offer a window into the mood of the nation – making this year’s set of elections…
What would good 2024 local election results look like for Labour?
In the run-up to every set of May elections when there isn’t a simultaneous general election, I write…
Roundup: Another CLP suspended, CEOs flock to conference, TUC presses Labour
Labour has seen so much demand from business leaders hungry to attend a party conference event with senior…
Labour today: Burnham sees red, NEC grabs Birmingham, Keir tackles nimbies
Good morning. It’s a busy day too, so we thought we’d try out a slightly different format for…
MPs criticise decision to leave chair of Labour North West off selection longlist
MPs have criticised the decision to leave the chair of Labour North West off the longlist for the…
It is “absolutely all to play for” in Greater Manchester, Labour activists say
“I don’t think it’ll be enough to win the council back this time,” Emily Mort tells me during…
Government failing to stop outbreaks in poorer areas, says Labour
Jonathan Ashworth has argued that the government needs to “go further” to help the poorest self-isolate as areas…
WATCH: Government must listen to councils on lockdown, says Burnham
Andy Burnham has said that the UK has been trying to fight the coronavirus pandemic with a “Whitehall-knows-best…
Council by-elections: Shock as Tories snatch Bolton seat from Labour
Labour lost a northern seat to the Tories in the latest round of council by-elections. Jeremy Corbyn’s party…
