‘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.…
One Member One Vote
All-member meetings would open up local Labour parties to the many, not the few
One-member-one-vote (OMOV) is now within reach of local Labour activists currently locked out of Constituency Labour Party (CLP) decision-making. The move will open up…
Welsh Labour must retain the electoral college that has brought socialism and success to our great nation
This month sees the close of Welsh Labour’s consultation on the new rules for selecting the leader and…
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…
Momentum activist: Put Labour members in the driving seat for leadership elections
The introduction of one-member-one-vote was a crucial step towards democratising Labour’s leadership process, giving every member – regardless…
Warring Momentum chiefs agree peace deal
“Peace reigns” was the verdict of one senior Momentum figure last night as the influential left wing group…
Paul Mason joins Momentum to back controversial “democracy” reforms
Corbyn cheerleader Paul Mason has joined Momentum, he disclosed today, as internal disputes continued with senior members rejecting claims they…
Luke Akehurst: NEC analysis shows Momentum thriving in unwinnable seats
There’s another internal election going on – for six seats on Labour’s national executive committee representing CLPs. These…
Luke Akehurst: History tells us Corbyn’s successor will offer “unity versus civil war”
Despite Jeremy Corbyn’s surprising appearance at the Progress annual conference on Saturday, unity is proving difficult to achieve…
What will happen at Labour’s Annual Conference?
With everyone focussed on Labour’s announcement of the leadership election result on 12 September it is easy to forget that just…
