“Massive failure of accountability”: MPs’ staffers say parliament isn’t working
Labour MPs’ staffers have described a “massive failure of accountability on the part of the government” as they…
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Government still needs to answer “basic questions” on kickstart scheme, says Labour
Labour has declared that the government still needs to answer “basic questions” about its newly launched £2bn ‘kickstart’…
Petition for new law to protect retail workers reaches over 58,000 signatures
A parliamentary petition to introduce a new law to ensure the protection of shop staff and create a…
Tory MP arrested on suspicion of rape – joint statement by charities and unions
Below is the full text of the joint statement issued by a number of charities and trade unions…
Tory lead over Labour widens to nine points, Survation poll shows
A new poll has indicated that the Tory lead over the Labour Party has widened from six points…
PMQs: “The Labour Party is under new management,” Starmer tells MPs
Today’s Prime Minister’s Questions session was the first in a long time not dominated by Covid-19. Instead, the…
Labour warns of “serious holes” in visa offer for Hongkongers
Lisa Nandy has warned that there are “serious holes” in the offer of a visa for Hongkongers, saying…
Sunak challenged on lack of childcare support for female workers in pandemic
Labour MPs Siobhain McDonagh and Angela Eagle have challenged Rishi Sunak on the lack of childcare support for…
PMQs: BA betrayal is a “warning shot to millions”, says Starmer
Keir Starmer had plenty to go on this week – U-turns on both face masks and Huawei, as…
Labour accuses government of being “in the slow lane” on face coverings
Labour’s Jonathan Ashworth has accused the government of being “in the slow lane” in response to the announcement…
