Selection process unclear as Labour opens Old Bexley and Sidcup applications
Labour has opened applications for the Old Bexley and Sidcup candidate selection after the death of Conservative MP…
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Conservative MPs block Barry Gardiner fire and rehire bill by majority of 63
Conservatives have defeated a ‘closure motion’ – by a majority of 63, with 188 of all MPs voting…
Unite policy conference backs new voting system for UK general elections
Unite has passed a motion at its policy conference today that commits the Labour-affiliated trade union to opposing…
It’s Friday, but the focus is on parliament with fire/rehire and assisted dying bills
Keir Starmer has accused Boris Johnson of “selling out working people” by whipping Conservative MPs against legislation to stop…
Johnson accused of “selling out” working people by opposing fire and rehire bill
Boris Johnson has been accused by Keir Starmer of “selling out” working people as the Prime Minister is…
Daily new Covid cases could reach 100,000 – but no ‘plan B’ for now
Daily new Covid cases could reach 100,000, Sajid Javid has warned. The seven-day average is currently 38,000. “This…
Labour claims win as PM appears to pledge criminal sanctions for tech execs
Labour has claimed two wins today after Boris Johnson committed both to accelerating the passage through parliament of…
Labour approves Coronavirus Act renewal but urges action on booster jabs
Labour has approved the renewal of the Coronavirus Act and allowed it to pass without a formal division…
Focus group: how do swing voters see Keir Starmer, Boris Johnson, Rishi Sunak?
Swing voters were asked to share their impressions of Keir Starmer as well as Boris Johnson and Rishi…
Labour ups focus on business as NEC appoints Liverpool officer for ‘clean up’
MPs from across the chamber paid tribute to David Amess yesterday. The late parliamentarian was described as not only a…
