Andy Burnham seeks permission to stand in Gorton and Denton by-election
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has asked Labour’s national executive committee for permission to stand in the Gorton…
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Full list of Labour rebels over move to ban protests at animal testing sites
More than two dozen Labour MPs rebelled against the government on plans to ban protests outside animal testing…
Ben Cooper column: ‘On housing, Labour should build a lasting legacy’
The government’s planning reforms will transform housebuilding in England. Across the country, more homes will be built near…
‘Trust, not speed, will decide whether Britain’s AI ambitions succeed’
This week marks one whole year since the publication of the government’s AI Opportunities Action Plan. It arrived…
‘Starmer and Reeves must break with Treasury orthodoxy to fund Britain’s security’
Compared with July 2024 when Keir Starmer won power, the world has changed dramatically, and his government must…
U-turn after U-turn makes this government look weak, rudderless and without conviction
The occasional U-turn can provide cover to row back on an unpopular policy, whilst also making the government…
‘Avoiding the iceberg’
I don’t think anyone can pretend that the Government’s polling is good. Depending on your preferred pollster, we…
‘Labour’s historic delivery of offshore wind means energy will be cheaper, cleaner and better for consumers and communities’
Today’s historic results from the latest offshore wind auction shows the difference a Labour government can make to…
Attorney General: ‘I sleep soundly at night knowing Keir is PM’
I was delighted to attend the Jewish Labour Movement conference, that saw prominent position holders within the Labour…
‘Thames Water creditors’ sewage deal will not wash with customers’
In Roald Dahl’s “Matilda” the headteacher Miss Trunchbull who throws children across the playground gets away with it…
‘On devolution, Labour is on the wrong lines’
When you are elected on a pledge of “change”, however vague the term, and then carry on trotting…
