Five biggest political moments of the Labour year
2015 has been a tumultuous year in politics. As we reach its climax, we look back now over…
Oldham West and Royton by-election
Jim McMahon: Labour’s respectable radical?
Labour owes Jim McMahon a big debt of gratitude. After weeks of dreadful coverage the success in Oldham…
How the Oldham West was won
New first rule in politics. Never answer a text message from Tom Watson. I made this rookie mistake…
The Tories lost elections when they didn’t understand modern Britain. Labour is at high risk of doing the same
By Polly Billington and Andrew Pakes Jim McMahon will be a great MP. He was a great candidate.…
After Oldham, both Corbyn’s supporters and critics need to take a step back
Quite aside from being a wonderful result for the Labour Party in itself, the Oldham West and Royton…
Can Labour dig it?
Labour wins a safe seat in a by-election. A collective sigh of relief pulsates across the Labour family…
The Oldham West by-election – what did we learn?
I stayed up following the surprisingly straightforward Oldham West and Royton by-election last night for our traditional liveblog,…
Jim McMahon elected in Oldham West with increased voteshare for Labour
Jim McMahon says he feels his “track record as council leader” helped him increase Labour’s share of the…
Oldham West by-election liveblog
01.08: LABOUR HOLD! Jim McMahon has won with a majority of over 10,835 – down from May, but with…
What will the Oldham by-election result mean for Labour?
It is the Oldham West and Royton by-election today. It is one of Labour’s safest seats, with a…
