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Those in the Commons chamber today were slightly taken aback by the wall of noise that greeted Angela Eagle as she stood up to the despatch box this afternoon. It is unusual these days to see Labour MPs in such vocal spirit, and they seemed…
The dynamism of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is critical to the success of the UK economy. Our SMEs drive up growth and provide high-skilled jobs across the country. Representing over 99 per cent of UK businesses, they provide…
Tory ministers have backed down on part of the Trade Union Bill, after accepting a Lords amendment on delaying changes to union political funds. The bill will return to the House of Commons today for Lords amendments to be discussed, with…
Getting to grips with the cost of housing is one of Labour’s priorities. Millions of people now struggle week-to-week because of this country’s housing crisis. But I know too often our Labour debate about a complex policy area like housing…
I joined the Labour Party as a teenager because I wanted to change the world. I was full of ideas, energy and enthusiasm. I had views and opinions that I wanted everyone to hear. I felt that, if only I could get someone to listen and take…
Angela Eagle has demanded answers over billionaire Sir Philip Green’s ownership of high street store BHS before it was sold and then collapsed into administration. The department store called in administrators yesterday, putting the jobs of…
Consensus, the latest Labour group set up by MPs and activists, has revealed its first tranche of events designed to unite the party. The "wholly non-aligned group" said the three seminars are designed to “develop ideas that unite us as a…
Angela Eagle today warned of an "existential crisis" for British manufacturing if the Government fails to support the steel industry. Speaking at an emergency debate triggered by Tata's plans to pull out of the Port Talbot steel mill, Eagle…
Angela Eagle has claimed Labour’s pro-EU stance is aligned with the views of business following a poll showing that 80 per cent of CBI members back an “in” vote. The Shadow Business Secretary said that Labour was in tune with the needs of…
The Conservatives have voted down action to support the steel crisis across the UK. The Tories voted 288 to 239 a Labour motion to support EU action, allow higher tariffs on steel imports and publish a strategy for the struggling industry…
Labour is seeking to force the Government to proceed with the second part of the Leveson inquiry after Ministers suggested it was on the brink of being dropped. Maria Eagle, shadow Culture Secretary, accused David Cameron of breaking a…
Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell has been voted as LabourList readers’ frontbencher of the year, narrowly beating Hilary Benn in our end of year survey. McDonnell joined the frontbench for the first time following Jeremy Corbyn’s victory in…
