‘The UK will never have a Mamdani moment’
It is the morning of 5th November. Zohran Mamdani is elected Mayor of New York City, and some…
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Resident doctors’ strike November 2025 – an explainer
Resident doctors are striking today once again over a long running dispute with the government. The industrial action…
Delivering in Government: your weekly round up of good news Labour stories
The drama in Westminster this week has been difficult to escape. But beneath the noise, the machinery of…
Scottish Parliament elections 2026: Full list of Labour candidates for Holyrood
Selection for Labour’s candidates for next year’s Scottish Parliament elections is well underway, with dozens chosen so far…
Renters’ rights reforms to come into force from May 2026
Major provisions of the government’s flagship Renters’ Rights Bill will come into force from May 2026, according to…
Labour to scrap police and crime commissioners in England and Wales
Police and Crime Commissioners in England and Wales are set to be scrapped by the government. The system,…
What are Labour’s rules for a leadership election if Keir Starmer is challenged?
Speculation is rife, not least from sources inside Downing Street, that Prime Minister Keir Starmer could face a…
Deborah Mattinson Column: ‘Labour must never forget who it’s fighting for’
Focus groups can be depressing. For me, the worst in decades were after Labour’s shattering defeat in 2019.…
‘A luxury levy is the politically savvy way to ensure the rich pay more tax’
The Chancellor faces a familiar dilemma at the November 2025 budget. Taxes must rise, and intense debate continues…
Briefing Encounters
This is an adapted version of my analysis from the LabourList email this morning. To receive our email…
