All news on the topic: Labour

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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.
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Parents of children under five may be exempt from the UK’s two-child benefit limit
Ministers are exploring options to reduce child poverty without completely eliminating the rule.
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Reeves breaks her fiscal rules and borrows £11.6 billion more than this time last year
Rachel Reeves is borrowing £11.6 billion more than she did at this time last year.
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Labour MP dismissed over offensive WhatsApp messages being investigated by Parliamentary watchdog
The Labour MP who was dismissed due to offensive messages sent in a WhatsApp group chat is being investigated by the Parliamentary standards commissioner.
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"Out of her depth" Rachel Reeves criticized over her handling of the economy as inflation rises to 3%
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been criticized by the Tories as "out of her depth" after inflation figures rose to 3%, nearly the highest level in almost 10 months.
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Individual imprisoned for sending harmful communications to Jess Phillips
A man who sent ‘malicious communications’ to Labour minister Jess Phillips has been put behind bars.
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Labour’s new borders watchdog to work remotely from Finland, 1,200 miles away from London
Labour’s prospective new borders watchdog is likely to work from home in Finland - over 1,000 miles from Westminster - at least some of the time.
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Rachel Reeves considers using £5bn in seized Bitcoin to address the public finance deficit
Rachel Reeves could be poised to use a £5.2billion Bitcoin windfall to help address Labour’s much-lamented "black hole" in the public finances.
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Record number of millionaires leave Britain since Labour took power
Millionaires have left Britain in record numbers since the new Labour government took power amid a crackdown on non-dom residents and sweeping tax hikes.
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Key details of the court case: Prince Harry vs. News Group Newspapers
The Duke of Sussex is one of two claimants, alongside former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson, who are continuing their claims against News Group Newspapers (NGN).
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Prince Harry faces Murdoch’s newspapers in court, emphasizing witness testimonies
The Duke of Sussex and the former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson are the last two claimants still suing.