The woman who forced Labour’s hand: inside Catherine West’s leadership ‘bid’
For around 72 hours in May, Catherine West was catapulted from backbench select committee member to prospective contender…
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Rayner slams “pathetic excuses” of Johnson amid Geidt text revelations
Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner has slammed Boris Johnson for offering “pathetic excuses” after the government published letters…
Labour’s values of security, prosperity and respect must apply to drug policy
Delivering a speech in Birmingham this week, Keir Starmer made a “solemn promise” to the British people that…
Society of Labour Lawyers releases “powerfully depressing” charity calendar
The Society of Labour Lawyers has released a 2022 charity calendar today that explores the “crumbling” criminal justice…
NHS staffing crisis “entirely predictable”, says cross-party group of MPs
A cross-party parliamentary report released today has warned that the government’s coronavirus recovery plans risk being thrown off…
Trust in the PM is shattered: this is the perfect time for Labour to define itself
Trust in the Prime Minister is shattered at another critical moment for the UK’s health and prosperity. The…
Labour spots tip of the iceberg with cost of living focus as Tories turn inwards
Keir Starmer tested positive for coronavirus yesterday. The Labour leader has been doing lateral flow tests every day, although he…
Children treated as “afterthought” by ministers in pandemic, says Labour
Labour’s Bridget Phillipson has argued that government inaction on improving ventilation in schools – following the recommendation of…
PMQs: Angela Rayner urges change of course to avoid cost of living “disaster”
With Keir Starmer out of action after testing positive for coronavirus for a second time, it was Angela…
Labour accuses Johnson of being “asleep at the wheel” over Covid test shortage
Angela Rayner has accused the government of being “asleep at the wheel” and failing to plan ahead after…
Creasy: New breastfeeding law is “a small thing, but it’s an important thing”
Labour’s Stella Creasy has welcomed a proposed change to the law around women breastfeeding in public, describing it…
