Drop “dangerous” voter ID plans, 17 leading civil society groups tell ministers
17 leading civil society groups have urged ministers to drop plans outlined in the Queen’s Speech to introduce…
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Drakeford reshuffles cabinet appointing new health and education ministers
Mark Drakeford has reshuffled his cabinet, appointing Eluned Morgan as health minister and Jeremy Miles at education, after…
Shadow minister steps down after alleged interference in harassment case
Labour MP for Blackburn Kate Hollern has stepped down from her position as a local government shadow minister…
“Time for a reset on the NHS,” says Ashworth as waiting lists hit 5 million
Jonathan Ashworth has argued that it is “time for a reset on the NHS” after reporting from the…
Kim Leadbeater joins race to replace Tracy Brabin in Batley and Spen
Kim Leadbeater, the sister of murdered MP Jo Cox, has confirmed her interest in becoming the Labour candidate…
Reeves criticises “thin” Queen’s Speech and demands “real and lasting change”
Rachel Reeves has criticised the Queen’s Speech delivered on Tuesday as “thin” and told Rishi Sunak that “the…
Starmer pushes for independent Covid inquiry to start this year
Keir Starmer has welcomed Boris Johnson’s announcement of the start date for a public inquiry into the handling…
Electoral reform campaigners launch ‘roadshow’ urging Labour to back PR
Labour for a New Democracy will launch a ‘roadshow’ series of events to “put beyond doubt” the need…
Queen’s Speech “merely papers over the cracks”, Starmer tells Johnson
Keir Starmer has told the government that the Queen’s Speech delivered today “merely papers over the cracks with…
Leadership changes take place in Labour-run councils
Several Labour-run councils have seen leadership changes as challengers ousted incumbents in Ealing and Haringey, the leader of…
