Why I’m asking you to vote Labour on 7 May
Ahead of the local elections on 7 May, we invited representatives from three political parties to set out why they...
Sandy was the Labour MP for Ipswich from 2017 to 2019. While in opposition, he served as Shadow Minister for Waste and Recycling. In 2021, Sandy was elected to Suffolk County Council representing Rushmere. He supports proportional representation and is chair of the Labour Campaign for Electoral Reform.
Ahead of the local elections on 7 May, we invited representatives from three political parties to set out why they...
In the government’s reorganisation of local government, will we be better served by two Unitary authorities in Norfolk and Suffolk,...
Labour's victory marks a shift, but underlying tensions and electoral flaws risk a future right-wing resurgence. Starmer's response is crucial
Sandy Martin, former Labour MP for Ipswich, argues that Suffolk CC plans amount to greenwash.
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