Plans for internal party reform dominate Labour leadership race
Internal party structures are the talk of the Labour leadership race at the moment. Perhaps this reflects that,…
Local government
My vision for Labour in local government – green, democratic and socialist
Local government is critical to us winning in Westminster and delivering our 21st-century socialist policies – but for…
Our experience of seizing power in true blue North Hertfordshire
As someone who has spent far too many years as a Labour councillor in deep blue Tory Hertfordshire,…
Judith Garfield: Why I’m standing to be a Labour London Assembly candidate
December’s election result was devastating. Labour are now guaranteed to be out of government for a further five…
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…
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 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…
Labour’s shortlisted London Assembly candidates kick off selection campaigns
Contenders hoping to become Labour candidates for the London Assembly elections in May have been told that they…
