In 2017 and 2018, Labour made gains in large cities – especially London. Elsewhere, the picture has been more mixed. In some towns, like Canterbury and Plymouth, Labour did better than expected. In others, Labour struggled – and some commentators have suggested a problem in ‘towns’ generally. This panel challenges that narrative by discussing the needs of varied types of town, how to revive and support local democracy, and what it will take for Labour to win everywhere.