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Labour leader Keir Starmer having a pint of Guinness with Hartlepool by-election candidate Paul Williams

Opinion: Labour’s ‘Buy British’ Policy Could Be the Start of a Bold, New Economic Approach

Nick Dearden

Labour's 'Buy British' policy could be a reactionary gimmick; it could also contain the first glimpse of a new economic approach, which sees communities empowered to build wealth from the bottom-up, writes Nick Dearden.

Downstream: How Labour Wins Back the Red Wall

While Labour lost council seats across the North and Midlands, it held firm in Preston. Can only municipal socialism and the ‘Preston Model’ now save the party? Aaron Bastani is joined by Matthew Brown, Labour leader of Preston council.

With Boris Johnson, the Rules Have Changed. Now Labour’s Leadership Must Step Up

Aaron Bastani

Labour’s present agenda, tailor-made for the May and Cameron era, is still largely based on a theory of change limited to getting a socialist into Downing Street and moving the levers of Whitehall. Aaron Bastani argues that with the election of Boris Johnson, this has to change - and fast.

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.

Barnsley’s Electoral Upsets Should Be a Wake-Up Call to Ancient Labour Councils

Craig Gent

Labour faced significant losses in Barnsley yesterday, a town that ordinarily epitomises the 'Labour heartland' vote. Unfortunately for today's more convenient narratives, Brexit doesn't explain away the dearth of ideas and enthusiasm afflicting local government.

Britain’s High Streets Can Be Revived – But Only With 21st Century Socialism

Aaron Bastani

In the latest blow to British retail after a decade of high street closures, this week department store Debenhams went into administration. Aaron Bastani argues our high streets can be revived - but this will require 21st century socialism.

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