Labour has lost more support to the Greens than any other party since the 2024 election. So how does Labour win these voters back - and what works in local campaigns to defeat them?
Today, @Oscar__Harman, Chair of Streatham & Croydon North Labour Party and former special adviser to Steve Reed, sets out the alternative. Arguing that attacking the Green Party on the facts of what they stand for is necessary to win and is not an attack on Green voters.
🚨 Can Labour win back Muslim voters? Where once the party could rely on support from the Muslim community, now other parties and independents are stepping in. Our new report from @ChristabelCoops examines what Labour needs to do to change things https://t.co/w5s4CDI5aw
We have a new report coming out in a couple of weeks on *local* misinformation. We monitored Gorton & Denton + the local elections. It's one of the most concerning research projects we've done. If you weren't already convinced of the social value of local journalism, you will be.
What can Labour learn from the mayoral campaign in Croydon? Candidate @RowennaDavis sets out her thoughts in this compelling blog https://t.co/ABEfpcUEHu
Some good analysis here, especially on balancing improving regional connectivity versus restoring local manufacturing. Also highlights just how important Pride in Place to Labour's chances in 2029 if it gets it right.
Our report sets out how Labour could address these issues quickly and at relatively low cost, and make a big difference to the lives of people in Burnley and other post industrial towns.
🧵 What would it take for Labour to win again in the post industrial towns of northern England? Our new reports asks the people of Burnley what’s on their minds - and suggests some of the answers https://t.co/KlgnPHlE7h
Who is Labour For?
After tough local election results, many are saying Labour can no longer hold together a broad electoral coalition.
They argue Labour’s voters are now too divided by class, culture and values.
In our first report, we disagree.
https://t.co/C0nIcWv8IK
@forwardnotback@lukeakehurst Check out our new analysis on the local elections, and what they tell us about how Labour wins again https://t.co/C0nIcWv8IK
@Johnmcternan@Manuel_LaPalma Check out our new analysis of the local elections - and what it tells us about how Labour can win again https://t.co/C0nIcWv8IK
How does Labour win again? Our research director Christabel Cooper was on @R4WorldTonight setting out details of our new report on the party’s path to power https://t.co/cYLo5MrR42
The lesson from these elections is not that Labour’s coalition is impossible.
It’s that voters need clarity, delivery and honesty from government.
That’s the path back to durable majority support.
Our report argues Labour should focus on five key priorities:
• Be clear about Labour’s values
• Stand up for the economically insecure
• Deliver for transactional voters
• Be honest about trade-offs
• Unite the country