Why devolution matters for South Yorkshire – and Labour’s future
The moment that the exit poll was announced on December 12th will be ingrained in all of our…
Local government week
The Preston model – and many more Labour council innovations
When many people think of councils, they think of the potholes on their road being filled, bins being…
Labour councils are not simply enabling Tory cuts – we’re making a difference
As recently as 2018, Trafford was known as one of the jewels in the Conservative crown. “Tory Trafford”…
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…
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…
My experience of local government will make me a better MP
Today is the start of Week Eight in my new role as a Labour MP. The first question…
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…
Why LabourList and LGA Labour are hosting local government week
Welcome to local government week on LabourList. The party has just suffered another devastating defeat in a general election,…
Welcome to local government week on LabourList
Welcome to local government week on LabourList – a chance for us to showcase, discuss and debate the…
A new general secretary and new local government powers
Sign up to LabourList’s morning email for everything Labour, every weekday morning. Almost a month ago, Iain McNicol…
