Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: ‘Levelling up’ axed from name as Rayner slams ‘gimmicks’
Labour has signalled its break with the Boris Johnson era by ditching the “levelling up” slogan from the…
Elections
New LGA and Labour group chairs after Davies and Caliskan become MPs
Leadership vacancies in the Local Government Association (LGA) have now been filled after leading members were elected to…
‘Labour admits first past the post is flawed, and GE24 proves it. We need PR’
Labour has gone directly from opposition to governing with a strong majority for only the second time in…
‘Starmer’s mayor summit is no stunt. Why Labour means it on devolution’
The new Prime Minister met with England’s mayors today, within days of taking office. As a statement of…
A picture is worth 412 MPs: First group photo of Labour class of 2024
Labour has released the first photo of its new intake of MPs following its landslide win over the…
‘Sore feet and wretched video doorbells: An ode to canvassers who made history’
You did it. We did it. Thousands of steps hobbled, sweaty journeys criss-crossing the country and your phone…
New Popular Front: ‘Here are some key lessons from the French left’s win’
Vive la France! After a hugely disappointing first round contest two weeks ago, which made it look as…
Labour MP jobs: Party launches website to help hire 1,000 staff in Parliament
Labour has launched a jobs site for roles working for MPs elected at the general election, with plans…
Rachel Reeves scraps onshore wind ban and unveils housebuilding drive
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced sweeping measures to boost economic growth including bringing back housebuilding targets in her first…
Deja vu: The 12 former Labour MPs returning to Parliament once more
The 2024 election has brought a huge new Labour intake: the party gained an extra 209 seats on…
