Local elections 2024: ‘Key council tests for Labour in each region of England’
Last year’s local elections saw plenty of Labour celebrations in areas like Medway, Swindon, Plymouth and Stoke-on-Trent as…
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Rochdale Labour says brick thrown at candidate’s home with ‘f*** Labour’ note
The Labour leader of Rochdale council is urging other local political leaders to join him in calling for…
Key local council elections to watch for clues on our general election chances
Local elections offer a window into the mood of the nation – making this year’s set of elections…
‘How Labour could win a Milton Keynes majority for the first time in decades’
Rishi Sunak may have chickened out of calling an election this May, but we still have the opportunity…
Four ways Labour could fix the crisis in local council finances
England’s councils are in serious financial trouble. Six including Birmingham, Nottingham and Croydon have effectively announced their bankruptcy,…
‘2023 was a huge success for Labour councillors. Now we must build on that’
We were delighted to be elected late last year as the new chair and vice-chair on the executive…
‘Local government needs more women. Here’s why you should get involved’
Whether or not Rishi Sunak decides to call an election in May, we know one thing for certain…
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”…
Winning councils hasn’t guaranteed election victory – but it’s made it possible
The days and weeks after an election are always filled with debate and discussion about what the results…
Labour could oust council chief as NEC slams “dysfunctional” Birmingham
The Labour party is forcing the leader of Birmingham City Council to reapply for his job after a…
