Comment ‘As metro mayors gain power, Labour must tighten political accountability’ Last year, the government published a White Paper in which it stated that it would put mayors ‘front… Patrick Seyd 22nd February, 2026, 10:00 am
News Elections, attacking the Greens and work with students – Ann Black’s NEC report Vice-chair Peter Wheeler, deputising for Shabana Mahmood, welcomed members to the meeting. Aimy Saunders of UNISON replaces Maggi… Ann Black 27th January, 2026, 11:37 am
News Veteran Labour NEC member Ann Black to stand down Veteran member of Labour’s national executive committee Ann Black has announced she will not be running for re-election.… Daniel Green 26th January, 2026, 8:31 am
News Andy Burnham blocked from standing in by-election by Labour NEC committee Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has been blocked from standing as a candidate in the Gorton and Denton… Daniel Green 25th January, 2026, 12:01 pm
News Gorton and Denton: Who will make decision over Andy Burnham’s candidacy? Andy Burnham has announced he will seek permission from Labour’s National Executive Committee to enter the selection process… Daniel Green 24th January, 2026, 6:45 pm
Analysis ‘Burnham would?’ It’s all very Shakespearean. A tale of ambitions long harboured and oft thwarted – sometimes even self-sabotaged. The… Emma Burnell 23rd January, 2026, 12:00 pm
Analysis ‘Andrea Egan’s Unison win will reshape Labour’s internal politics – we just don’t yet know how’ Andrea Egan’s victory will have major implications for the Labour Party. Andrea has made little secret of her… Emma Burnell 17th December, 2025, 12:20 pm
Comment NEC election timelines, party management and challenges ahead – Ann Black’s Labour NEC report This was the first meeting after conference and, as usual, the opportunity to plan for the year ahead. … Ann Black 15th December, 2025, 2:00 pm
News ‘Labour cannot win in 2029 without Scotland and Wales’: NEC member An NEC member has conceded Labour cannot win without Scottish and Welsh MPs as the party gears up… Daniel Green 11th December, 2025, 6:00 am
Comment ‘Sussex deserves a mayor who understands every part of it’ CLPs in Sussex are nominating applicants seeking to become Labour’s candidate for the first Sussex mayoral election next… Cat Arnold 14th October, 2025, 5:45 am