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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Below is the full text of the speech delivered by Shadow Education Secretary Kate Green on the third…
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Kim Leadbeater joins race to replace Tracy Brabin in Batley and Spen
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Reeves criticises “thin” Queen’s Speech and demands “real and lasting change”
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Full text: Rachel Reeves delivers first speech as Labour’s Shadow Chancellor
Below is the full text of the first speech delivered by Rachel Reeves MP as Labour’s Shadow Chancellor.…
