Labour vote “ahead” of rival parties in four of the six metro mayor regions
Labour won a majority at the general election in four of the six city regions which will choose a…
West Midlands
Metro mayors: Your guide to who is standing for Labour, where and when
The Labour line-up for this year’s metro mayor elections is close to being completed. LabourList has a rundown…
Andy Burnham: 2016 is over – It is time to let its rows and divisiveness die with it
If 2016 was the year of political earthquakes, then 2017 must be when the Left dusts itself down…
Watson mocks Lib Dem “Brexit deniers” and vows Labour will not “disrespect” public by trying to overturn EU vote
Tom Watson will warn MPs from across the political spectrum that they risk triggering a fresh wave of…
Tom Watson: My tribute to Wally Burley – a quiet hero of the Labour movement
Wally Burley: 14 September 1930 – 27 August 2016. Wally Burley was a man of conviction- and that conviction…
Labour is at a crossroads despite success of old hands Burnham and Simon in metro mayors selection
First, came the announcements. Then the battle for the spoils of victory. With Labour nationally on the brink…
Siôn Simon selected as Labour candidate for West Midlands metro mayor
MEP and former MP Siôn Simon has today been selected as Labour’s candidate for the West Midlands city…
Jess Phillips hit by 600 rape tweets in one night
Jess Phillips has spoken of her disgust after receiving 600 tweets in one night about her rape. The…
Tom Watson: A slavish devotion to money for money’s sake will harm society
This is the speech on the “future economy” delivered by Tom Watson, Labour’s deputy leader, at the…
David Jamieson elected as Labour win West Midlands PCC by-election
Labour’s David Jamieson has been elected as the new Police and Crime Commissioner of the West Midlands, following…
