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The Labour wipe-out in Hackney

Labour's troubles in Hackney this past May might have been the results of successes, not failures, writes James Bartholomeusz.

James Bartholomeusz

August 11, 2026

Manchesterism is about putting place and people first

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has prided himself on Manchesterism. But how does it actually look in the place it hails from?

Josh Westerling

July 22, 2026

The Price of Fish: A Fairer System for Our Coastal Communities, A Better Outcome for Our Oceans

Barry Gardiner, Labour MP for Brent West, writes on fisheries policy and the future of British fishing.

Barry Gardiner MP

July 20, 2026

Labour is Fighting 21st Century Elections with 20th Century Tactics

Reform are well ahead of us in the media war, writes Den Howlett.

Den Howlett

July 15, 2026

How Labour Lost Its Voter Coalition and the 2026 Local Elections

A statistical look at where Labour's voter coalition is going - and why.

James Prentice

July 13, 2026

The £184 Billion Blind Spot: Why Care Needs a Wage, Not a Pity Party

Velrita Barrett argues that fixing social care starts with giving carers a professional wage instead of ignoring their contributions.

Velrita Barrett

July 10, 2026

A Response to Blair: Inclusive Wealth, A Resilient Future, and the Politics of Place

Barry Gardiner, Labour MP for Brent West, writes a response to Tony Blair's recent essay, 'The Labour Party Is Playing With Fire Over Its Future and the Future of the Country'.

Barry Gardiner MP

July 1, 2026

Autonomy: A New Coalition for Security on the Centre-Left?

The Atlanticist tradition within the Labour Party is strong and historic - but it may be on its last legs. Britain needs a more autonomous future, writes Andrew Noakes.

Andrew Noakes

June 29, 2026

Income Support for Business

A significant amount of social security is spent supplanting wages - could this be paid directly to businesses to ensure they actually pay fair wages?

Felicity Pryke

June 24, 2026

Why Labour Must Resist the Siren Song of a Social Media Ban

It seems the government is heading towards a social media ban - but it wouldn't be useful, effective or progressive, writes Charlie Davies of the Labour Digital Rights Network.

Charlie Davies

June 12, 2026

All Ages Politics: Punk’s Hard Lessons for Labour’s “Soft” Left

The 2026 Labour Party may not have much in common with the hardcore punk scene, but its roots share solid ground, and a return may be exactly what it needs.

Luke Walter

June 5, 2026

Ending Fox Hunting Starts With One Simple Truth. Does the Government Accept It?

The Government's attempts to ban trail hunting appear to be anything but.

Rhys Giles

May 21, 2026

The UK Must Break Off the Chains of Tech Dependency

Europe's answer to moving away from US tech dependency has been to pivot towards China - but the solution may already be in-house.

Ilias Akhmedov

May 19, 2026

Why This Labour Government Needs to Fix the Tory Student Loan Fiasco

Leeds Central and Headingley CLP are leading the charge on fixing our broken student loan system.

Tom Clements

May 15, 2026

National Renewal Starts in Manchester: Why It’s Time to Move the Capital North

Almost all of Britain's political, economic and cultural power remains in London. For the country to change, maybe this needs to change too.

Joshua Smith

Elliot Bloom

May 6, 2026

Good Growth Vs Bad Growth

The mantra of this government has been Growth - but is all growth good?

Joahnn Mendis

May 1, 2026

AI, Work and the Shape of the State: A Labour Councillor’s View of the Public Sector versus Private Sector Rollout

The growth of AI is seeing serious ramifications on Britain's workforce - what do we need to do about it?

Anthony Molloy

April 30, 2026

The Case for a UK System of Superannuation

The burden of the pension system on UK finances continues to be a topic of discussion. Do our friends in Australia have it right?

Arun Lewis

April 22, 2026

A Credible Moonshot: A Radical Realist Case for a Northern Maglev Mission

For more than a generation the UK has suffered from a paradox of ambition without delivery - a new, state-of-the-art rail system would change that, writes Rob Balfour.

Rob Balfour

April 2, 2026

Towards Human Flourishing: The Case for Regulated AI and Universal Income

The AI disruption is happening. Humanity is at a crossroads. But with the political will, an exciting future lies ahead, writes Steve Hutchinson.

Steve Hutchinson

March 27, 2026

The People Will Bear the Brunt of Another Government Crisis

The conflict in the Middle East is set to put more pressure on Britain's cost of living crisis and it is time for the Government to step up to the plate, writes Minesh Parekh.

Minesh Parekh

March 22, 2026

End the ‘Feudal’ Leasehold & Ground Rent System

Labour's plan to cap ground rents does not go far enough, writes Tony Mayer.

Tony Mayer

March 20, 2026

A National Mental Wellbeing Service

A Radical Realist Policy Proposal for Labour: Why Mental Health Reform Must Be Structural, by Rob Balfour.

Rob Balfour

March 13, 2026

Our Fracturing Party Culture Needs Fixing - And It Needs Fixing Now

'Fixing party culture it won’t be easy, neither was the founding of the NHS; but if we managed that without quite so many WhatsApp groups', writes Maya Desai.

Maya Desai

March 5, 2026

Rebalancing Britain: Why Labour Needs a New National Mission

If Labour is serious about 'pride in place' then it needs to commit, seriously, to a new national mission, writes Jason Bunting

Jason Bunting

February 25, 2026

The Government Needs To Be Bold On SEND

14 years of Tory austerity has failed to provide for children with SEND. Labour have the chance to right that wrong, writes Daniel Harrison.

Daniel Harrison

February 19, 2026

Renewing respectful disagreement is vital for our party - and for our democracy

James Bartholomeusz interrogates what type of Party we actually want.

James Bartholomeusz

February 13, 2026

Democracy from the Bottom Up: Putting Citizens in the Driving Seat

Martin Yarnit discusses how we rebuild at the local level.

Martin Yarnit

February 6, 2026

Building a Fairer Financial Future: Why Labour’s Financial Inclusion Strategy Must Deliver

Elizabeth Dennis undscores the urgency of building a financial system that works for everyone.

Elizabeth Dennis

January 30, 2026

Epping: The Fight Against Hatred and Division

The protests seen at the Bell Hotel in Epping this past summer weren't a flash in the pan - they were an orchestrated attempt to divide a community, writes Epping Resident Kevin Hind.

Kevin Hind

December 15, 2025

The Case for a Northern First-Home Mortgage Guarantee Plan

Economic outcomes are perhaps the most real problem of the North-South divide, and one way to solve this would be a 25% Northern First-Home Mortgage Guarantee, writes Jack Warwick-Davies.

Jack Warwick-Davies

December 12, 2025

Use Planning Law To Address the Housing Crisis

Britain's housing crisis requires a radical approach to be solved - and Labour's current planning reforms won't cut it, writes former Swindon Borough Council Leader Tony Mayer.

Tony Mayer

December 10, 2025

Togliatti’s New Party: Lessons From Postwar Italian Communism

We may live in a different world, but there are lessons we can take from the successful leftist movements that came before us, writes David Fisher.

David Fisher

December 3, 2025

The Planning Bill: Time To Turn Back

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill is set to be passed into law. But it is flawed and communities will rebel against its effects if it isn't substantively altered, argues Victor Anderson.

Victor Anderson

November 28, 2025

Moral Courage and the Two-Child Benefit Limit

For too long this Government haven't made the popular case for their policies because they believe them to be morally right. The two-child benefit limit is a chance to change this, writes Hannah Rich.

Hannah Rich

November 25, 2025

Why We Need A Charter for Community Rights

Too long have our rights to control, explore and flourish in our places been curbed. A Charter of Community Rights would be the first step to putting communities back in the hands of their people, writes Chris Hinchliff MP.

Chris Hinchliff MP

November 24, 2025

Rebuilding Trust: Restoring the Principle of Policing by Consent

It's clear public trust in the police is eroding. In this post, former officer Steve Hutchinson presents a case for policing reform to help the state and the people it serves.

Steve Hutchinson

December 8, 2025

Facing Our Hidden Wounds: Why Labour Must Lead a National Trauma-Responsive Mission

Trauma is an under-accounted for issue in health and societal outcomes in Britain. In this, Rob Balfour argues for Labour to instate a systemic response to national trauma.

Rob Balfour

December 6, 2025

A Good Budget

The Chancellor has suggested every possible method to raise revenue in November's Budget. Here, economist Michael Jacobs suggests what the most worthwhile strategy would actually be.

Michael Jacobs

November 18, 2025

Why Labour Needs To Offer An Alternative Vision For Social Media

The world's biggest social media platforms are increasingly becoming havens for the far-right. Labour needs to act to challenge this.

Ilias Akhmedov

December 1, 2025

Why Rachel Reeves Should Implement a Land Value Tax – A Wealth Tax That’ll Actually Work

With the Budget looming, the Chancellor is searching for all levers to raise revenue. This may be her best avenue.

Cllr Cai Parry

November 14, 2025

The Real Lessons from Zohran Mamdani

Following Zohran Mamdani’s victory in New York City some have celebrated it as vindication for their ideological preferences, whilst others have dismissed drawing any lessons from it entirely. Both are misguided – the right lessons need to be drawn.

Josh Westerling

November 10, 2025

Labour’s Deputy Leadership Election is a Battle for Democracy

Labour needs to get serious about the existential threat it faces.

Minesh Parekh

Ash Taylor

October 6, 2025