All news on the topic: Labour

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Bank of England cuts interest rate to 4% in response to sluggish growth
The Bank of England has cut the interest rate to its lowest level in over two years.
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York council bans military equipment from Armed Forces Day amid protest fears
Labour-controlled City of York Council prohibited the equipment due to "resident concerns", fearing it might cause offense - but Labour veterans’ minister Al Carns has criticized the decision.
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Rachel Reeves breaks down in Parliament: Starmer failed to guarantee her continued tenure as Chancellor
Rachel Reeves was moved to tears during Prime Minister’s Questions as Sir Keir Starmer did not assure her continued position as Chancellor.
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In the UK, the parental leave system is being overhauled: fathers may gain entitlement from their very first day of employment
Labour considers ways to make paternity leave and unpaid parental leave day-one employment rights
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Miliband and Rayner’s plan could raise construction costs by 20% and jeopardize pledge of 1.5 million new homes
Ed Miliband and Angela Rayner are considering copying French laws that impose strict net zero limits on housebuilders.
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Starmer makes major concessions to Labour rebels amid widespread opposition to welfare reform
Sir Keir Starmer has proposed "significant concessions" in negotiations concerning an upcoming vote on welfare reforms, as the government aims to prevent dissenting MPs from derailing the bill.
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Student who tried to kill UK MP inspired by al-Qaeda lectures to be released from prison
A student who tried to murder a Labour MP after watching radical online lectures by an al Qaida cleric can be released from prison, the Parole Board has said.
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Mother of fraudster linked to Farage poured £750,000 into Reform UK
Electoral Commission figures indicate that Fiona Cottrell has contributed £750,000 to the party over the past year.
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“Falling asleep at the wheel”: UK soft power institutions at risk due to funding cuts
Ministers have been accused of being “asleep at the wheel” over threats to the UK’s soft power around the world, as some of their own advisers warned a funding crisis is undermining key institutions promoting British influence.
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9,000 raids across Britain: authorities crack down on migrants working illegally
Thousands of arrests have been made over the past year as part of Labour’s crackdown on illegal working, the government has said.
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Political earthquake in Scotland: Labour snatch seat from SNP, Reform on the rise
Labour has recorded a shock victory in the Holyrood by-election, seizing the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse seat from the SNP.
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UK to build up to 12 new nuclear submarines and invest £15 billion in nuclear program
The UK is set to build up to 12 new nuclear-powered attack submarines and invest £15 billion in its warhead programme, under its strategic defence review.
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First train under state control: Labour nationalises South Western Railway
South Western Railway (SWR) has been renationalized, making it the first train company to transfer to public ownership under Labour.
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Labour MPs prepare rebellion against Starmer over benefit cuts and fear of losing seats
Furious Labour MPs are preparing to rebel against Sir Keir Starmer, fearing they’re finished at the next election.
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One of UK’s youngest MPs quits Labour after racism accusations over taxi camera proposal
One of the youngest councillors in Britain has alleged that she was forced out of the party due to her advocacy for installing CCTV in minicabs.
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Ed Miliband accuses Farage of spreading ‘lies’ over UK steel crisis and net zero
Ed Miliband has slammed Nigel Farage for spreading “nonsense and lies” after he blamed the Government’s commitment to net zero for the crisis in the UK steel industry.
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Labour MPs prevented from entering Israel accused of trying to "spread anti-Israel hatred"
Two Members of Parliament from Labour have been refused entry to Israel and deported.
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Sexual crimes, child abduction, rape: Labour MP Daniel Norris suspected of multiple offenses
A Labour MP has been arrested on suspicion of child sex offences and misconduct in public office.
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Scotland’s nuclear debate heats up: SNP leaders clash over Trident’s future
The SNP has long objected to Britain’s nuclear deterrent being based in Scotland. Geopolitics — and domestic politics — are changing the calculus.
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MPs face new expense limits after £900 ’pet rent’ claim for cockapoo
MPs could face a new expenses clampdown after a Labour whip billed taxpayers for £900 to cover the cost of keeping her cockapoo at her second home in London.
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Rachel Reeves announces harsh welfare cuts, pushing 250,000 people into poverty as Labour chooses austerity over taxing the ultra-wealthy
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver a press conference from Downing Street following her Spring Statement which saw billions of pounds of welfare cuts announced
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UK economy unexpectedly contracts by 0.1% in January, marking a new setback for Rachel Reeves
The UK economy unexpectedly shrank by 0.1% in January, marking the latest setback for Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
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MP Mike Amesbury resigns following conviction for punching constituent, triggering first by-election under Labour
Former Labour MP Mike Amesbury has announced he’ll resign from parliament, triggering a by-election, after being convicted for punching a constituent.
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Labour ministers have not yet held discussions regarding Abramovich funds
Labour ministers have yet to hold talks with key figures involved in unlocking the £2.5bn promised for Ukraine after Roman Abramovich’s sale of Chelsea football club.
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Labour revolt looms over Starmer’s international aid cuts
MPs question ’what will remain of the Labour programme?’ amidst calls for reconsideration and plans to voice opposition to the decision.