Luke Akehurst: Labour’s strengths and where it must improve ahead of local elections
I’ve been reviewing Labour’s performance in local council by-elections on a regular basis for LabourList. So what has happened…
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Luke Akehurst: Is social democracy in crisis?
Across continental Europe, social democratic parties are in crisis. In some cases – Greece, France, the Netherlands –…
Luke Akehurst: Momentum’s hubris carries the seeds of their own destruction
It’s only been two weeks since Momentum won a decisive extra three seats on Labour’s NEC but the…
Luke Akehurst: Council votes show Labour is making gains – but can still do better
I’ve been reviewing Labour’s performance in local council by-elections on a regular basis for LabourList. So what has…
LabourList’s most read stories in 2017
1. Keir Starmer: Labour has six tests for Brexit – if they’re not met we won’t back the…
What were the most read stories on LabourList this week?
These were the most read items on LabourList between November 24 and December 1. Luke Akehurst: We have…
Luke Akehurst: We have nothing to lose – this is how we can beat Momentum
We may well have reached “peak Momentum”. These are the most favourable political circumstances Labour’s hard left could…
Luke Akehurst: We will try to find common ground in party democracy review – but registered supporters must go
In terms of Labour Party history it’s not surprising or unusual that Jeremy Corbyn has initiated a review…
Luke Akehurst: Conference revealed the contradictions at the heart of Momentum
Labour Party annual conference was an unusual experience for people with my politics. For the first time since…
Luke Akehurst: We will fight and fight again against the “McDonnell amendment”
Tuesday’s NEC meeting has helped contribute to a sense of gloom and defeatism among my fellow Labour moderates.…
