Ex-M16 boss relieved Jeremy Corbyn is no longer Labour leader
A former head of MI6 has said he is “certainly pleased that Corbyn is gone”, as he welcomed Sir Keir Starmer’s election as Labour leader.
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Rebecca Long-Bailey: The left-wing Corbyn ally’s career in politics
Just a few months ago Rebecca Long-Bailey was vying to make the transition from former pawn shop assistant to would-be prime minister in the Labour leadership race.
Jeremy Corbyn’s brother charged with breaching lockdown on two occasions
Jeremy Corbyn’s brother is facing two charges of breaching lockdown rules after allegedly participating in conspiracy theorist demonstrations blaming coronavirus on the 5G network.
Culture, Corbyn and chaos: Labour’s recipe for election disaster
A toxic culture, the leadership of Jeremy Corbyn and a litany of organisational failures have been blamed for the Labour Party’s disastrous loss in the last election.
Peerage for ex-deputy Labour leader Tom Watson blocked – reports
Former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson is one of three people to have their nominations for peerages by ex-Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn blocked, it is understood.
Jeremy Corbyn’s brother among arrests at anti-lockdown protests
The brother of former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn was one of 19 protesters arrested during a protest against the coronavirus lockdown.
Corbyn ally Jennie Formby resigns as Labour’s general secretary
Jennie Formby, a close ally of Jeremy Corbyn, has stood down as Labour’s general secretary, saying it is the “right time” to resign while Sir Keir Starmer reshapes the party.
Corbyn supporters warned against continued Labour infighting under new leader
Staunch supporters of Jeremy Corbyn will find themselves “20,000 leagues under the sea” if factionalism in the Labour Party continues, shadow Scottish secretary Ian Murray has said.
‘All bets are off’ in election after outbreak, says shadow Scottish secretary
The shadow Scottish secretary has said “all bets are off” regarding Labour’s chances in next year’s Holyrood elections.
‘Shocked’ Starmer calls for unity after leaked dossier on Labour infighting
Labour must end the factionalism which developed under Jeremy Corbyn, Sir Keir Starmer said after being “shocked” by the contents of a leaked dossier which detailed splits in the party’s headquarters.
Tories biggest spenders on Facebook adverts with late election surge
The Conservative Party spent more than any other party on Facebook and Instagram adverts in the run-up to last week’s General Election, analysis by the PA news agency has found.
Stormzy urges fans to vote for Labour in impassioned video
Stormzy has urged his fans to vote for Labour and Jeremy Corbyn.
Little Mix’s Jade Thirlwall announces support for Labour
Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall has revealed she will be backing Labour in the General Election as she urged her fans to cast their vote.
Gag about Coleen Rooney’s sleuth saga among best Christmas cracker jokes of 2019
Jokes about Donald Trump, Love Island and Coleen Rooney’s sleuth saga have been named as some the best Christmas cracker gags of 2019.
Hugh Grant’s withering response to Boris Johnson’s Love Actually spoof video
Hugh Grant has given a withering response to the Love Actually spoof campaign video by the Conservatives.
Labour accuses BBC of ‘biased’ election coverage in letter to director general
The Labour Party has complained to the BBC’s director general, accusing the broadcaster of “slanted and biased” election coverage.
Leading cultural figures announce support for Jeremy Corbyn
Leading cultural figures including American linguist Noam Chomsky, actor Steve Coogan and poet Kate Tempest have signed a letter backing Jeremy Corbyn for prime minister.
Stormzy and other musicians sign letter endorsing Jeremy Corbyn
Stormzy tops the bill of a list of musicians, artists, rappers and grime MCs who are backing Jeremy Corbyn and Labour at the General Election.
Pop stars and film makers rally behind Corbyn’s ‘last stand’
Pop stars and actors have rallied behind Jeremy Corbyn’s bid for Number 10, calling him the “last stand” for England.
Rob Delaney hails NHS as ‘pinnacle of human achievement’ as he backs Labour
Catastrophe star Rob Delaney has hailed the NHS as “the pinnacle of human achievement” in a video supporting Labour ahead of the General Election.
Rachel Riley defends editing photo of Jeremy Corbyn at apartheid rally
Rachel Riley has been embroiled in an online row after editing a photo of Jeremy Corbyn at an anti-apartheid protest as she accused him of racism.
Johnson and Corbyn TV debate watched by more than six million
More than six million people watched the first live leaders’ debate between Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn.
Corbyn vows to ‘close down tax tricks used by giants like Google and Facebook’
Jeremy Corbyn has vowed to close the “tax tricks” used by giant corporations to partially fund a pledge to deliver free full-fibre internet to all by making broadband a public service.
Miriam Margolyes: Labour saving NHS more important than anti-Semitism
Miriam Margolyes believes Labour backing the NHS is more important than anti-Semitism.
BBC to host head-to-head debate between Corbyn and Johnson
The BBC is set to host a head-to-head debate between Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn ahead of the General Election.
Political parties urged to support UK music industry after General Election
Campaigners have cited Ed Sheeran and Lewis Capaldi in a plea for all political parties to protect the UK’s lucrative music industry
Labour set to back early General Election
Jeremy Corbyn told the shadow cabinet on Tuesday morning: “I have consistently said that we are ready for an election and our support is subject to a no-deal Brexit being off the table.
BBC justifies Naga Munchetty reprimand over Donald Trump criticism
The BBC has justified its reprimand of Naga Munchetty for criticising Donald Trump for perceived “racism”, saying that she is not allowed to share her personal opinion.
Politicians avoiding ‘proper scrutiny’, BBC boss says
Lord Tony Hall has said that politicians should submit to long-form interviews so they can be “quizzed at length” about their policies.
Rachel Riley reveals toll online trolls took on her unborn baby
Pregnant Countdown star Rachel Riley said her unborn baby stopped kicking in the womb for two days due to stress caused by online trolls.