Andy Burnham is now Labour’s Makerfield by-election candidate. What happens next? Andy Burnham has been confirmed as Labour’s candidate in the Makerfield by-election. The Mayor of Greater Manchester had… Dominic McGrath & Sophie Gibson 19th May, 2026, 4:36 pm
News Lammy accuses ministers of “tearing up” Northern Ireland protocol with new bill Labour’s David Lammy has accused ministers of “tearing up” the Northern Ireland protocol and damaging Britain’s reputation with… Katie Neame 13th June, 2022, 7:16 pm
Comment Labour can and must transform the UK into a union of nations – here’s how England is the most centralised and unequal nation in Europe. Power is hoarded at the centre in Westminster… John Denham 13th June, 2022, 6:21 pm
News WATCH: “Compassionate” solution to people smugglers needed, Wakeford says Christian Wakeford has called for a more “compassionate solution” to tackle people smuggling after being challenged about his… Katie Neame 13th June, 2022, 5:14 pm
News Government food strategy little more than a “new slogan”, McMahon says Jim McMahon has declared that the government food strategy is little more than a “new slogan” and does… Katie Neame 13th June, 2022, 1:30 pm
News Starmer under investigation over alleged breaches of code of conduct for MPs Keir Starmer is being investigated by the parliamentary commissioner for standards over alleged breaches of the rules on… Katie Neame 13th June, 2022, 11:36 am
Daily email Starmer’s ratings are cause for concern as he faces electoral test in Wakefield “The opportunity is not there,” Rachel Reeves said yesterday when asked whether she would stand to be Labour leader. “There’s… Elliot Chappell 13th June, 2022, 10:25 am
Comment British trade unions would do well to back proportional representation Rules matter. The UK’s long commitment to a highly disproportional ‘first-past-the-post’ electoral system impacts on the politics we… Rob Ford 13th June, 2022, 7:03 am
News Frances O’Grady warns new mothers face “catch-22” with rising childcare costs Frances O’Grady has warned that new mums are facing a “catch-22” over rapidly rising childcare costs after research… Katie Neame 13th June, 2022, 12:01 am
News Sunday shows: Reeves accuses ministers of “sowing chaos” in dispute with RMT Sunday Morning Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves accused ministers of “sowing chaos” in the RMT dispute, following reports employers… Elliot Chappell & Katie Neame 12th June, 2022, 11:33 am
News MotheRED announces second round of funding for mums standing to be MPs The MotheRED campaign, which has provided grants to mothers seeking to stand as a Labour Party parliamentary candidate,… Elliot Chappell 12th June, 2022, 8:58 am