Which party has won the most council by-elections since the May 2025 local elections?
Who’s up and who’s down?
Latest Posts
Getting into the thick of it: Michael Dugher’s speech on civil service reform
Emran Mian of the Social Market Foundation looks at the contents of Michael Dugher’s speech on reforming the civil service.
A strong recovery needs strong unions and public investment
When the share of wages in national income decreases, consumption decreases.
Better government needs people, not politicians, at the centre
Britons need better government, argues Steve Reed MP. And only the politics of empowerment can bring this about.
Better Together are in a crisis of their own making
In its quest for middle England voters, Labour has for too long taken Scotland for granted.
Co-operation is needed in Calais, not anti-migrant fences
The proposed NATO fence in Calais will not stop the flow of illegal immigrants.
But isn’t Owen Jones a part of the establishment?
Reviewing Owen Jones’ new book, The Establishment, Carl Packman finds that what changes the British Establishment of today is merely the means with which they contain dissent
Restricting strike action is Thatcherite nostalgia – it must be stopped
The Conservatives are planning to make strikes so restrictive they cross the boundary into an attack on fundamental civil liberties. We must stand up to them
A living wage for fast food: BFAWU leaders speak out
Inspired by mass organisation in the US, UK fast food workers are beginning to mobilise for a better pay deal
The Greens are likely to succeed in chipping away at Labour support
Worryingly, what the Greens have to offer is very appealing to Labour supporters like me
UKIP is a threat to Labour – it needs a serious response
Many wrongly see UKIP as a net positive for Labour – this is wrongheaded. Labour needs to get serious about UKIP, says Sam Fowles. Last week Nigel Farage announced his ambition, not just to be David Cameron’s “worst nightmare” but Edtest