The Greens eye up Bristol West as they become the largest party on the council
The Green Party has become the largest party on Bristol City Council, following a narrow by-election victory. Green candidate Patrick…
Katie Neame
CWU confirms 24-hour postal strike and demands Royal Mail drop “nasty games”
Communication Workers Union general secretary Dave Ward has urged Royal Mail to “drop the nasty games” and take…
Reeves warns UK on “path of managed decline” following interest rate increase
Rachel Reeves has warned that the UK is on a “path of managed decline” under the Tories after…
UK economy grew £400bn less than forecast under Tories, TUC says
The UK economy has grown £400bn less than expected since the Tories came to power, TUC research has…
As people struggle to keep warm, the windfall tax is scandalously insufficient
Oil and gas company Shell has today reported its highest profits in its 115-year history. The firm’s profits rose to $39.9bn…
Labour MP apologises for comments describing Israel as “apartheid state”
Labour MP Kim Johnson has apologised for describing Israel as “fascist” and an “apartheid state” and withdrawn her…
PMQs: Starmer’s failure to adapt to Sunak’s attacks leaves him on back foot
On a day when half a million workers across numerous sectors are thought to be on strike, it…
Reeves declares 13 years of Tories a “drag anchor” on prosperity after IMF forecast
Rachel Reeves has argued that 13 years of Tory government have been a “drag anchor” on prosperity after…
Lords defeats on public order bill show fight against anti-strike plans not over
MPs had a late one in the Commons last night debating the government’s minimum service levels bill. Despite…
Minimum service levels bill passes third reading unamended by 315 votes to 246
The government’s minimum service levels bill has passed its third reading unamended, with MPs voting in favour of…
