Shadow Scottish secretary: New Labour leadership is opportunity for fresh start
The newly reappointed shadow Scottish secretary has claimed the new Labour leadership offers a “fresh start” for the party north of the border.
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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer unveils new-look shadow cabinet
Sir Keir Starmer has announced the senior members of his new shadow cabinet – and has given a top job to former leadership rival Lisa Nandy.
Jeremy Corbyn says he has left Labour in position to win at next election
Jeremy Corbyn has told supporters that his leadership had “changed the agenda on austerity” but that Brexit had prevented Labour from winning power at the last election.
Jeremy Corbyn failed to win power but turned Labour to the left
Jeremy Corbyn was the break-out candidate who defied all the odds to upend the Labour establishment.
Jeremy Corbyn’s wife says outgoing Labour leader was ‘vilified’
Jeremy Corbyn’s wife has accused the media of having “vilified” the Labour leader and said he was “attacked by his own party” during his five years in the top job.
Boris Johnson praises Jeremy Corbyn during their final exchanges at PMQs
Boris Johnson praised Jeremy Corbyn’s “determination to build a better society” as he led the tributes to the outgoing Labour leader.
I’m not disappearing from anywhere, says outgoing Labour leader Corbyn
Jeremy Corbyn has insisted he is “not disappearing” after he steps down as Labour Party leader.
Emergency coronavirus legislation to be published ahead of school closures
Emergency legislation to tackle the coronavirus outbreak will be published in Parliament after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the closure of schools and cancellation of exams.
Durham Miner’s Gala cancelled due to outbreak
The traditional Durham Miners’ Gala, which typically attracts a crowd of 200,000 people, has been cancelled four months before it was due to take place due to the coronavirus crisis.
Boris Johnson not planning end to ‘rape clause’ despite criticising ‘injustice’
Boris Johnson is not planning to scrap the Government’s Universal Credit “rape clause”, despite him branding it an “injustice” that needs rectifying.
Johnson surprises MPs after branding Government’s tax credit policy an injustice
Boris Johnson has told MPs the Government’s so-called “rape clause” is an “injustice” which needs rectifying.
Johnson silent over when he first knew of Priti Patel bullying allegations
Boris Johnson has failed to confirm if he knew bullying allegations had been levelled against Priti Patel before appointing her as Home Secretary.
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn booed at British Kebab Awards
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn was booed as he presented a prize at the British Kebab Awards.
Boris Johnson faces ‘part-time’ PM jibe amid criticism over flood response
Boris Johnson was branded a “part-time Prime Minister” as Jeremy Corbyn confronted him over his “silent” response to flooding across the country.
Boris Johnson’s absence from flood-hit areas defended by No 10
Boris Johnson’s continued absence from flooded areas has been defended by Downing Street, with officials insisting it was important not to “distract” from the ongoing effort to deal with the problem.
How is the new Labour leader being selected and when will they replace Corbyn?
Voting to choose Jeremy Corbyn’s successor as Labour leader is getting under way.
Corbyn says he would serve in shadow cabinet under new Labour leader
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn says he would serve in his successor’s shadow cabinet if they asked him to.
‘Go and talk’ to flood victims, Jeremy Corbyn tells Prime Minister
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has challenged Prime Minister Boris Johnson to go and visit flood-hit communities, telling him: “Go and talk to them.”
‘More rain to come’ before flood-hit communities see relief
Experts have warned the weather for flood-hit communities will get worse before it gets better in the aftermath of Storm Dennis.
Long-Bailey vows to challenge media ‘smears and lies’ if elected Labour leader
Rebecca Long-Bailey has vowed to challenge the media’s “vested interests” and “ridicule” perceived smears against Labour if she succeeds Jeremy Corbyn as leader.
Labour can win power with rejected manifesto policies, says Rebecca Long-Bailey
Rebecca Long-Bailey will tell supporters Labour cannot win the next election if it veers away from the left-wing path set by current leader Jeremy Corbyn.
Jeremy Corbyn brings up PM’s past as he asks if race affects treatment
Jeremy Corbyn has questioned whether Boris Johnson could have been deported to the United States because he “dabbled in class A drugs” and “conspired” to beat up a journalist.
PM rebuffs claims he is reviving climate change denial beliefs
Boris Johnson reacted to claims he was reviving his “climate change denial” beliefs by accusing Labour of wanting to confiscate cars and scrap foreign holidays.
Sorting Brexit trading deal more important than united Ireland debate – Corbyn
Resolving uncertainty over post-Brexit trading arrangements is a more important priority for Northern Ireland than the debate on Irish unity, Jeremy Corbyn has said.
Rebecca Long-Bailey progresses to final round of Labour leadership contest
Rebecca Long-Bailey has become the third contender to make it through to the final stage of the Labour leadership contest after being nominated by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU).
Labour’s membership surges after election defeat, which report blames on Brexit
Labour’s membership surged to more than 580,000 after its general election defeat, which the party’s official report has blamed on Brexit while largely absolving Jeremy Corbyn.
SNP win in 2021 is mandate for independence vote, says Labour leadership hopeful
The SNP will have a mandate to hold a second independence referendum if they win the 2021 Holyrood election, according to Labour leadership hopeful Sir Keir Starmer.
Corbyn accuses Johnson of dodging questions over Universal Credit
Boris Johnson was accused of dodging questions as Jeremy Corbyn urged him to scrap the Government’s flagship welfare reform.
Lisa Nandy: New Labour years continued ‘Thatcherite consensus’
Elements of Margaret Thatcher’s approach to politics were allowed to continue under Tony Blair, Labour leadership contender Lisa Nandy has said.
Long-Bailey: I would take Labour in different directions from Jeremy Corbyn
Rebecca Long-Bailey has said she would take Labour in “completely different directions” from Jeremy Corbyn amid criticism that she is the continuity candidate in the leadership race.