How we can better involve hard-to-reach groups in the climate emergency agenda
Tower Hamlets, two years ago, became one of the first councils in London to declare a climate emergency…
Local government
Unpaid carers have been forgotten – but Labour councillors like me can help
The failure of Boris Johnson to act on his promise to reform adult social care is hitting the…
Join our campaign to ‘Unlock the High Street’ and revive our community hubs
Stroud district is a pioneering place in so many ways. We are home to so many independent shops,…
Leadership changes take place in Labour-run councils
Several Labour-run councils have seen leadership changes as challengers ousted incumbents in Ealing and Haringey, the leader of…
How we made Labour gains in Kent at the May 2021 elections
In what was a challenging set of results for Labour, in Kent we bucked the trend. We made…
Local governance referendums taking place this year: what, why and where?
Residents in several areas will soon have the chance to decide how their council is run. In local…
What would good election results for Labour in May 2021 look like?
Every year for the last decade I’ve written an article for LabourList setting out some benchmarks and historical…
Labour inquiry into Liverpool City Council failings holds first meeting
Labour’s own review of alleged wrongdoing at Liverpool City Council – asked to report by July 1st –…
Labour appoints ex-minister David Hanson to lead Liverpool council review
The Labour Party has appointed former government minister David Hanson, a Labour MP until the 2019 general election,…
How Labour in Hackney is delivering for older people via our ageing well strategy
Negative portrayals of older people are everywhere. They’re mocked as vulnerable, frail and needy, a burden to others…
