Labour to scrap first past the post for mayoral and PCC elections
The Labour government has set out plans to scrap the first past the post voting system for mayoral and police and crime commissioner elections in England.
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‘The tap end is getting hotter – and Welsh Labour might get burned’
The compelling TV series, Succession, is meant to be a satire. But its biting observations of how power and money are wielded are bang-on-the-nose. In a wide-ranging interview with the New Statesman last week its star, Brian Cox, mused on…
MS warns of ‘simmering discontent’ with Westminster as Labour sees poll slump one year out from Senedd election
A Labour member of the Senedd has said there is a “growing sense” that the UK government is treating Wales “with contempt”, hitting out at the national insurance hike and over Port Talbot.
‘Give mayors more power to tackle economic challenges in their regions’
Tracy Brabin writes that mayors need the tools to tackle the bespoke economic challenges in their regions.
‘Welsh Labour has a record of successes, but challenges remain ahead of 2026’
In May 2026 Wales heads to the polls to elect a new Senedd. It will be the most dramatic, radical and democratic election in the history of Wales and the United Kingdom. Since the creation of the National Assembly for Wales in 1999 the…
IWD: ‘Politics isn’t focused on women’s needs or voices. We can fix it with more women councillors, MPs and mayors’
I’ve been in a reflective mood as we’ve approached this International Women’s Day. 263 women now serve in Parliament, and I’m proud to be one of them. We’ve made huge progress in visible representation, at least a national level, but there…
‘Labour’s local council and election shakeup raises five big questions’
As we move forward, Labour members should be thinking about how to make the most of the radical potential that has been opened – but not yet delivered – by the White Paper.
‘Milton Keynes is more than just a New Town. It embodies a new politics’
Milton Keynes is a city that proves what can be achieved when we think big, plan ahead, and put people first. Built on a vision of what the future could look like, it stands today as a thriving, innovative community — a brilliant example of…
West of England mayor candidate: ‘Buses and housing are the priority this election’
Voters across the West of England region will be electing their third Regional Mayor in May, following Dan Norris’ election to parliament after cheering the nation by unseating Jacob Rees-Mogg.
Tracy Brabin: ‘The devolution revolution must acknowledge women’s voices’
Shifting power from the centre to unshackle potential across our many fantastic regions is an exciting, once in a generation opportunity.
‘Labour’s devolution White Paper will make councils fit for the 21st century’
The White Paper gives us the tools we need to work with our partners to leverage devolution powers and continue our work to secure sustainable growth that leads to prosperity for local families and communities.
‘The English devolution white paper is welcome, but mayors need tax powers too’
Billed by the deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner as kickstarting a ‘devolution revolution’, the government’s new English Devolution White Paper today marks a positive step in the shifting of powers from Whitehall to Town Halls. This is…