Twenty Labour councillors resign amid bullying claims and Gaza row in Pendle
Twenty Labour councillors in Lancashire, including the leader of Pendle Borough Council, have quit the party after accusing…
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Alice Perry: Tips on how to approach Labour candidate selection interviews
In August, I wrote a LabourList blog with advice for people considering standing for selection to represent Labour on…
LGA Labour chief: More councils risk collapse amid ‘austerity 2.0’
The leader of the Local Government Association Labour group has declared that Labour councils are “providing a shield”…
Israel-Palestine: New poll shows what councillors really think
The national media, including LabourList, have reported a lot in recent weeks on two dozen councillors quitting and several hundred writing letters pushing for a…
Israel-Palestine: Has Starmer done enough to stem party unrest?
Starmer (again) clarifies stance on Gaza as backlash continues Keir Starmer last night issued another statement on the conflict between…
To new Labour councillors, here’s what I wished I’d known when first elected
Behind the stats about what the local election results mean for Labour nationally is the reality this week…
LGA Labour accused of acting in “overtly factional way” in NEC election
The Local Government Association Labour group has been accused of acting in an “overtly factional way” and promoting…
Assessing the local election results: Progress made but much still to do
Last month, I set out my annual benchmarks for the May elections. How did Labour do against the…
Over 35% of Labour council leaders endorse Starmer for leadership
Over 35% of Labour council leaders in England, Wales and Scotland – a total of 46 out of…
My three-point plan to support councillors as Labour’s next leader
We are out of power in Westminster. But that does not mean we are out of power full…
