Comment ‘Critics say support is ‘shallow’. But like the Three Lions, it is results that count’ Last Thursday’s general election was an election like no other. Labour won a whacking 412 seats, up 211… Jane Thomas 18th July, 2024, 7:00 am
Comment ’40 years on from the miners’ strike, this Durham Miners’ Gala was a special one’ The Durham Miners’ Gala, held on the 2nd Saturday of July and in its 138th year, is a… Morgan Jones 14th July, 2024, 11:46 am
News Durham Miners’ Gala 2024: Live updates as event marks 40 years since strike Tens of thousands of people are assembling for the Durham Miners’ Gala today, for the first time in… Morgan Jones & James Moules 13th July, 2024, 8:30 am
News Cabinet and frontbench minister appointments: Live updates as government announcements continue Prime Minister Keir Starmer continues to make appointments to top roles in government, as the new Labour administration’s… James Moules, Katie Neame & Tom Belger 10th July, 2024, 1:43 am
News Abbott becomes Mother of the House and Hoyle back as Speaker as MPs meet Diane Abbott has become Mother of the House – the title given to the longest continuously serving female… James Moules 9th July, 2024, 3:06 pm
News Labour MP jobs: Party launches website to help hire 1,000 staff in Parliament Labour has launched a jobs site for roles working for MPs elected at the general election, with plans… James Moules 8th July, 2024, 3:03 pm
Live blog Rachel Reeves scraps onshore wind ban and unveils housebuilding drive Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced sweeping measures to boost economic growth including bringing back housebuilding targets in her first… James Moules 8th July, 2024, 9:41 am
News Deja vu: The 12 former Labour MPs returning to Parliament once more The 2024 election has brought a huge new Labour intake: the party gained an extra 209 seats on… Ben Duncan-Duggal 8th July, 2024, 7:00 am
Analysis ‘Starmer’s reset with devolved leaders is welcome – but may prove the easy part’ Keir Starmer is meeting with the First Ministers of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales today and tomorrow, and… Dan Hardie 7th July, 2024, 8:50 pm
News Keir Starmer pushes Israel for ceasefire after party sheds Muslim votes Keir Starmer has pushed with Israel’s Prime Minister for a ceasefire in Gaza in one of his first… James Moules 7th July, 2024, 7:14 pm