‘They don’t always get what they wish for: A history of how Labour elects its leaders – and when reform goes wrong’
We are now in the season before conference, when ideas are floated to test support before delegates gather.…
Neil Kinnock
‘History and poll leads suggest Labour can be bolder, even if it costs some votes’
Should Labour members get ready to party like it’s 1997? The consistent message of opinion polls certainly suggests…
Can Labour fix schools’ absence crisis – and should it pledge free school meals for all?
Good morning. Later today Bridget Phillipson will deliver a speech on Labour’s plans to tackle persistent absence from…
‘Formidable’, ‘pioneering’, ‘a true fighter’: Tributes to Glenys Kinnock flow in
Good morning. Tributes have been paid to Glenys Kinnock who died yesterday at the age of 79. She…
Labour politicians calling for ceasefire put Starmer in difficult spot
Labour divided over ceasefire call Good morning. The news continues to be dominated by the horrific news coming…
‘Labour conference’s influence has never lived up to its founders’ ideals’
While its delegates basked in by-election glory, few believed that this year’s Labour conference would shape Labour policy.…
Conference morning roundup: Priorities ballot to decide motions later today
Good morning, and welcome to LabourList‘s conference round-up. I’ll be in your inbox every morning, keeping tabs from…
Best Labour leaders we never had: Bryan Gould
In 1992, John Smith was elected Labour Party leader with 91% of the tripartite electoral college of MPs,…
People say Starmer needs a vision. But rigid visions come back to bite you
Today, the fame of 41st US president George H.W Bush is eclipsed by his predecessor and successors. But…
Labour peer and ex-leader Neil Kinnock made chair of Labour in Communications
Neil Kinnock has been appointed as chair of Labour in Communications, LabourList can reveal, with the former Labour…
