Labour councils are on the Covid frontline. We need funding and powers
Coronavirus has had a devastating impact in every part of our country, but in the face of this…
London
Tory council leader planned “politically advantageous” boundary changes
A recording of a Conservative local council leader has been leaked, appearing to reveal the councillor planning boundary…
WATCH: London “not ready” for a local lockdown, says Sadiq Khan
Sadiq Khan has said that London is “not ready” for a local lockdown, calling for the government to…
The government’s coronavirus response must address our housing crisis
For most of the lockdown, we have been told to ‘stay at home’ – but what if you…
Universal basic income should be considered for recovery, says Burnham
Andy Burnham has suggested that the government should consider introducing a universal basic income to “address health and…
Labour’s plan for the economy must start in the town hall, not Whitehall
With nearly three million unemployed and rising, Labour needs an answer on the economy. The temptation will be…
How Croydon is seizing this chance to deliver a green recovery
Boroughs like Croydon have been among the worst affected by coronavirus, with a death rate around double that…
Southwark will harness the energy of protest to shape lasting change
The last few weeks have been some of the most challenging of my political life. Challenging because Southwark…
Labour councillor launches campaign against “institutionally racist” council
A Labour councillor in London has launched a social media campaign to issue the local authority with a…
“Don’t fall into far-right trap”: Sadiq Khan tells protesters to stay home
Labour London mayor Sadiq Khan has warned Black Lives Matter supporters not to “fall into a trap being…
