Local election gains in diverse seats show Labour has momentum it needs
Last month, I set out my annual benchmarks for the May elections. How did Labour do against the…
Luke Akehurst
Luke Akehurst: Why I voted for the NEC motion to block Corbyn’s candidacy
I was one of the 22 national executive committee (NEC) members who voted for Keir Starmer and Shabana…
Labour’s parliamentary selection process is under scrutiny – for good reason
Labour’s parliamentary selection process is under major scrutiny – and for good reason. Across the country, local left-wing…
Labour selections are not about factional advantage, but getting ready for power
Labour has now selected 59 parliamentary candidates in seats where the Labour MP has retired, or which are…
A tale of two internal party elections
Parliament is back. MPs return to Westminster this afternoon after their summer break. Before they do, we can…
Luke Akehurst: Why I’m standing to represent local parties on Labour’s NEC
Having topped the poll among Labour members in the 2020 national executive committee elections (NEC), I’m proud to…
Labour’s plan for councils: authoritarian, or a mechanism designed to help?
National executive committee (NEC) members are set to approve a list of 21 local parties that will begin…
Assessing the local election results: Progress made but much still to do
Last month, I set out my annual benchmarks for the May elections. How did Labour do against the…
What would good election results for Labour in May 2022 look like?
In the run-up to every set of May elections when there isn’t a general election, I write a…
2022 will be crucial for Labour: ahead of the next election, there is lots to do
2022 will be an absolutely crucial year for the Labour Party. It’s very likely to be the last…
