Novara Live: Keir Starmer’s First Big Test
Keir Starmer faces his first big test as Labour leader with elections across Britain on 6 May 2021. With Michael Walker, Owen Jones and Dalia Gebrial.
Tag: local elections
Analysis: Labour Is Bracing Itself for a Rough Ride Next Week. What’s Actually Going to Happen?
Ell Folan
On 6 May, every voter in Britain will give their verdict on year one of Keir Starmer’s leadership. It’s unlikely to be good news, writes Stats for Lefties founder Ell Folan.
Opinion: Police Brutality in Bristol Has Shocked the Country. Why Won’t the City’s Labour Politicians Condemn It?
Anna Lart Greene
Labour’s complicity with police savagery is an insult to Bristolians, one they are unlikely to forget come 6 May, writes Bristol student and Labour activist Anna Lart Greene.
Novara Live: Remainers’ Revenge?
Were the local election results a #remainbacklash? How should Labour respond? With Grace Blakeley and Paul Sweeney MP
Last Week’s Local Elections Show a Labour Government Is More Likely Than Ever
Aaron Bastani
The media might frame Labour's local election performance as underwhelming, but it ignores the significance of its gains in marginal seats. Between the Tories' self-destruction and the Liberal Democrats' inability to regain their former glory, things bode well for a Corbyn government, argues Aaron Bastani.
Why Did the Greens Pick Up Votes in the Local Elections?
Caroline Lucas
With all the focus on the fight between the two main parties and Ukip's demise, you’d be forgiven for forgetting that the Greens made impressive gains in last week’s local elections. Green Party Co-Leader Caroline Lucas discusses why this was the case.
Novara Live: A Disaster With Owen Jones’ Name on It
On this episode of TyskySour Michael Walker is joined by newly elected Labour councillor for Wandsworth Aydin Dikerdem. They’ll be taking apart the local election results.