Latest polling shows Tories would be left with just 85 seats
Labour would have a majority of 292 seats
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Labour takes biggest poll lead in ten years
If the results were repeated at a general election, Labour would win a 126 seat majority, with a string of prominent Tory MPs losing their seats, including Boris Johnson, Jacob Rees-Mogg, Grant Shapps and Dominic Raab.
First Past the Post favours the Tories and works against Labour
‘Labour members need to understand the arguments and the concept of electoral bias. The FPTP electoral system now substantially favours the Conservative Party and works against Labour. ‘
Unions condemn sacking of Sam Tarry
Ilford South MP Tarry joined protesters at London’s Euston station despite Sir Keir telling his frontbench MPs to stay away.
Diane Abbott MP: Why you should support the Grassroots 5 in Labour’s NEC election
‘The NEC election is an opportunity to put grassroots activists, who will fight for Labour to change direction, on to our leading body.’
New documentary spotlights community activism and working class representation in politics
With nationwide train strikes and byelection losses for the Tories, this week has been defined by activism for change. In his new film, Daniel Draper highlights the power and struggles of local activism and working class voices in politics. LFF caught up with the filmmaker to find out more.
Mike Buckley: What Labour needs to do now
“Voters need to know why the government have made bad choices, and what Labour would do instead, not just that Labour would be a more trustworthy and competent administration, important though that is.”
‘Too little, too late’: Frustration grows that Sunak’s measures were not introduced sooner
Following months of dithering and delay, the chancellor has finally acted to support families with the cost-of-living crisis. But for some, the measures are too little, too late.
Diane Abbott MP: After the local elections, we still have a long way to go
‘Against this hugely unpopular government, a really clear opposition with policies and messaging that show we are on the side of ordinary people can yield massive results’
Local Elections 2022: What can we expect?
Labour will need to take next week’s results in their stride. Yet there are trends to watch.