This is one of the most centralised countries in the world. It is also one of the most unequal
Labour is clearly in favour of decentralising. We have a track record of meaningful actions in this matter.…
Local government
New Labour Together group to push agenda on devolution
A new “unity project” called Labour Together has been launched, which aims to “to bring the Labour party…
A new kind of politics in action
I was first elected as a Councillor in 2010. Since then Manchester City Council has lost nearly half…
Devolution can be our quiet revolution
In the midst of the national chaos of politics, life quietly trundles on in the shires. Last…
Why we joined the tens of thousands marching in Manchester
By Cllr Jim McMahon and Cllr Kieran Quinn If you believe the hype, Greater Manchester’s aspiration and politics…
Labour draw up plan to stop people falling off the electoral register
Labour have drawn up plans for the party’s council groups to fight the effects of the Government’s plans…
The lessons Labour councillors have learned from May’s defeat
Just two months ago Labour suffered the worst general election defeat in a generation. While Labour did very…
If the Labour leadership listens, it can learn from the party in local government
It is right that local government has featured prominently in the Labour leadership debate. All four candidates are…
23 council leaders pen statement endorsing Caroline Flint
The leaders of 23 Labour councils have publicly endorsed Caroline Flint’s campaign for deputy leader today. In a…
Burnham has a plan for the biggest shift from Westminster to councils in a generation
This article is co-authored by 12 Labour group leaders, listed below. Andy Burnham’s speech last week on A New…
