Party seeks £105k policy and comms chief but slims down following victory
The Labour Party is recruiting for a new role of executive director of policy and communications, bringing together…
Labour policy
‘Keir Starmer is at the peak of his power. How should he make the most of it?’
What we are witnessing today is a rarity in British politics. Power has changed hands just twice in…
Labour unveils new housing policy with ‘Freedom to Buy’ scheme offering permanent mortgage guarantees
Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner are calling Labour the “party of homeownership” as they pledge to permanently sustain…
Triple lock plus pension pledge: What are Labour’s policies for pensioners?
The Tories have made a major general election pledge on pensions dubbed the “triple lock plus”, leading to…
Labour election pledge launch as it happened: Shadow cabinet unveil doorstep pitch to voters
Labour leader Keir Starmer and shadow cabinet members unveiled six pledge card-style “first steps” for the party’s missions…
‘History and poll leads suggest Labour can be bolder, even if it costs some votes’
Should Labour members get ready to party like it’s 1997? The consistent message of opinion polls certainly suggests…
‘Ignore the noise – the soft left is alive and well in Open Labour and beyond’
Open Labour is currently looking at how Labour transitions from opposition to government. While currently likely, we’re not…
Revealed: Labour removes 2019 general election manifesto from party website
Labour has removed its 2019 general election manifesto from its website, LabourList can reveal, as party preparations continue…
‘Labour’s £28bn green plan was a potential liability. It is right to drop it’
Where the rest of Labour’s platform has been resolutely cautious and incremental, saving most of our fiscal and…
‘Why Labour must not go too far embracing the nanny state’
If Labour gets into government, the list of issues to address will be long. The electorate will expect…
