Comment “The darkest moment” – Keir Starmer’s full speech on the Covid lockdown Below is the full speech delivered by Keir Starmer in parliament today. Can I thank the Prime Minister… Keir Starmer 6th January, 2021, 1:06 pm
Comment How the government’s approach to schools unravelled over three weeks If a week is a long time in politics, I’m not sure how to describe the last three.… Danny Thorpe 5th January, 2021, 11:35 am
Daily email Lockdown returns and schools close as PM performs another U-turn Blaming the new, faster-spreading variant, Boris Johnson last night announced a third national lockdown in England and a return to… Elliot Chappell 5th January, 2021, 10:57 am
News Nicola Sturgeon announces national lockdown in Scotland Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed that the Scottish government is introducing a legal requirement to stay at home from… Elliot Chappell 4th January, 2021, 2:47 pm
News Labour lockdown would control virus and keep children in class, says Green Kate Green, the Shadow Education Secretary, has offered further details on the fresh national lockdown proposed by Keir… Sienna Rodgers 4th January, 2021, 11:25 am
News Siobhain McDonagh urges Boris Johnson to address digital divide among pupils Labour MP Siobhain McDonagh has urged Boris Johnson to address the digital divide that could hold back many… Sienna Rodgers 4th January, 2021, 12:01 am
News Sunday shows: Covid tiers “probably about to get tougher”, says Johnson Sky’s Sophy Ridge on Sunday has not yet returned after the festive break, but Andrew Marr did return… Elliot Chappell & Sienna Rodgers 3rd January, 2021, 11:32 am
Comment Our top news stories of 2020, from Labour’s leadership race to Brexit 2020 is finally coming to an end. We’ve been through a lot this year. It kicked off with… Sienna Rodgers 31st December, 2020, 1:30 pm
News Labour slams “government failure” as Williamson delays schools reopening Kate Green has declared that the disruption to children’s education across the country has directly resulted from “government… Elliot Chappell 30th December, 2020, 5:27 pm
News No deal averted as UK and EU agree post-Brexit trade deal on Christmas eve The potential no deal outcome feared by many in the Labour Party has been averted one week before… Sienna Rodgers 24th December, 2020, 3:18 pm