Heavy Woollen Watch: Formal Labour hiolds in Dewsbury East and West: East: Lab (43, -10 on 2016), Con (31, +9), HWI (16, -1 on UKIP 16). HWI won ward with 41% in 2019. West: Lab 55 (-7 on 2016), Con … (View Post)

Just seen the graphics on the swings to Labour in various counties relative to 2017. Minimal. The subtitles I picked up seemed to be a ray of hope narrative for Labour, but I was just thinking '… (View Post)

On topic: I think this is bang on, and housing of all shades would be number 1 on my Labour priorities list. Look, Labour need not fear upsetting older people one bit, it is the Tories that are behol… (View Post)

A rather ignored factor in the red wall is urban / rural. Ex-mining villages are often part of semi-rural constituencies. As mining recedes into the distance to be replaced, often by large out of tow… (View Post)

Got the official leaflet for the WY Mayoral election today: Impressions: Yorkshire Party: Geeky candidates, which is fine, go heavy on transport and, of course, localism Greens: my local councillor s… (View Post)