News Read Tory MP Natalie Elphicke’s defection statement as backlash grows Tory MP for Dover and Deal Natalie Elphicke has announced she is quitting the Conservative party and joining… Tom Belger 8th May, 2024, 12:04 pm
Comment John Healey: ‘Here’s why Labour is the real party of defence’ In this era of increasing threats to our security, prosperity, and values, we need a new era of… John Healey 7th May, 2024, 5:29 pm
speech Watch and read Reeves speech on Sunak crashing economy and ‘gaslighting’ UK Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves is using a speech in the City of London on Tuesday to accuse the… Rachel Reeves 7th May, 2024, 9:28 am
Comment ‘In facing up to the country’s problems, Labour needs to draw the line with the Conservatives on tax and spend’ The Conservatives’ slide into electoral gloom has been borne out by the local elections. The Tories lack political… Karl Pike 6th May, 2024, 7:00 am
Live blog Mayor election results: West Midlands joy for Labour seals strong mayor and local gains Labour candidate Richard Parker has narrowly pulled off an “incredible” win in the West Midlands mayor race against… Tom Belger & Morgan Jones 4th May, 2024, 12:19 pm
Analysis 2024 local election results on Friday: Labour wins key councils and new mayors despite Tees and Gaza troubles ***This live-blog of Friday’s results is now closed. We’re posting the latest results, updates, reaction and analysis on… Katie Neame, Tom Belger, Daniel Green & Morgan Jones 3rd May, 2024, 8:00 pm
Comment Ian Murray: ‘John Swinney offers nothing new – Scotland can send a government to Westminster, not just a message’ There have been a lot of remarkable moments in Scottish politics recently. For the Scottish Labour Party many… Ian Murray 2nd May, 2024, 3:57 pm
Analysis North Herts local elections: ‘We want to show Labour can demolish the blue wall’ Over the last few years, Labour has won a string of by-elections in both places it broadly expected… Morgan Jones 2nd May, 2024, 9:09 am
Analysis Dudley: Where Labour’s local campaign began, and it cannot afford to lose Labour notched up 22 more councils overall at last year’s English local elections, while the Conservatives lost control… Tom Belger 1st May, 2024, 11:03 pm
News Unite chief says row over New Deal rowback on May Day ‘beyond irony’ – but has Labour watered down its pledges? The general secretary of Unite Sharon Graham has warned a row on May Day over Labour watering down… Tom Belger 1st May, 2024, 8:21 pm