Legitimate, diverse, capable local government? We need electoral reform
The value of local government has really been proved during this pandemic. From supporting those who are shielding,…
labour councils
What do we mean by public service in the age of coronavirus?
At Waltham Forest’s last council meeting, I was proud to present our public service strategy. It was in…
Momentum’s new leadership is wrong to attack Labour councils
Left-wing Labour organisation Momentum ushered in a new dawn this weekend, with Gaya Sriskanthan and Andrew Scattergood succeeding…
Labour councils pledge to review all statues and commemorations in their areas
Labour councils have pledged to review all statues and commemorations in their local areas following the removal of…
How Labour councils are protecting communities from the impact of Covid-19
Labour councils and councillors across the country are doing all they can to focus on protecting their communities…
The cynical ‘fair funding review’ will be a major test for new Tory MPs
The ‘fair funding review’, which will affect how funding is allocated and redistributed between local authorities from 2020…
Labour councillors are on the frontline – let’s not forget it
The general election result in December hurt all of us in the labour movement who wanted to see…
Why Labour MPs should turn to Labour councils for inspiration
Around the country, Labour’s elected local representatives are working day in, day out, to push back against austerity…
Welcome to local government week on LabourList
Welcome to local government week on LabourList – a chance for us to showcase, discuss and debate the…
Margaret Hodge: Labour needs more women at the top of local government
The lack of women in Westminster is rightly decried. But with local councils spending £94bn of public money…
