Andy Burnham announced as new Labour leader after unopposed contest
Andy Burnham has been confirmed as Labour’s new leader after commanding the support of all of the party’s…
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Boris Johnson accused of saying “Covid is only killing 80-year-olds”
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Matthew Pennycook has launched a ‘just transition’ working group with unions, industry leaders and members of the climate…
Labour calls for free school meals over May half term and summer holiday
Kate Green will call on ministers to extend free school meals over the May half term and summer…
May elections, policy-making and in-person meetings – Labour NEC report
Leader’s report Keir Starmer spoke about the significance of the anniversary of the murder of George Floyd and…
Sharon Graham secures place on ballot in Unite general secretary race
Sharon Graham is the first to have secured a place on the ballot in the race to succeed…
Ashworth accuses ministers of deploying “local lockdowns by stealth”
Jonathan Ashworth has accused ministers of implementing “lockdowns by stealth” after it emerged that the government updated Covid…
Labour reaffirms pledge to tackle racism on anniversary of George Floyd’s murder
“We must ensure that change happens. And that is what the Labour Party is committed to.” One year…
The environment bill offers the chance to tell fracking companies: your time is up
The environment bill is back on the floor of the House of Commons on Wednesday. This is an…
Labour launches forums to inform “Race Equality Act shaped by lived experience”
Marsha de Cordova will hold a roundtable talk today in the first of a series of public forums…
