Labour today: Burnham sees red, NEC grabs Birmingham, Keir tackles nimbies
Good morning. It’s a busy day too, so we thought we’d try out a slightly different format for…
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Enduring loyalty to the SNP means Labour cannot yet rely on Scottish gains
As the local elections in England recede, Scotland stands as the gateway to a Labour majority. And Labour…
The SNP falling apart will not mean voters automatically support Labour
The pithiest take on the whole catastrophe that has befallen the SNP was an early tweet on the…
Lib-Lab pact wouldn’t be the worst thing in the world – but it remains unlikely
Last Friday morning, with the hazy glow of good local election results in the air, national campaign co-ordinator…
John Curtice: Scottish Labour support ‘flatlining’ despite SNP finance probe
John Curtice has argued that support for Scottish Labour is “pretty much flatlining” despite the police investigation into…
Starmer rules out deal with SNP but refuses to confirm stance on Lib Dems
Keir Starmer has refused to say whether or not Labour would strike a deal with the Liberal Democrats…
Sunak faces ethics watchdog probe as Labour goes on the offensive in Scotland
It’s the second day back after recess, and it hasn’t been an ideal start for Rishi Sunak. It…
Sarwar campaigns in Yousaf’s seat as Starmer talks up revival in Scotland
Anas Sarwar has declared that “only Labour can boot the Tories out of No 10” in a speech…
A busy week, as NEC considers motion on Corbyn and Yousaf succeeds Sturgeon
Labour’s ruling national executive committee (NEC) will today consider a motion put forward by Keir Starmer that would see members…
Sarwar says SNP “chaotic and divided” after Humza Yousaf confirmed as leader
Anas Sarwar has said the Scottish National Party is “chaotic and divided” following the announcement that Humza Yousaf…
