All news on the topic: Labour Party

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Former pupils claim Farage made pro-Hitler remarks and offensive jokes at school
Nigel Farage has been urged to explain himself after being accused of making racist and antisemitic remarks by a number of former classmates.
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Two-child benefit cap to be fully abolished, costing over £3bn
Rachel Reeves plans to completely remove the two-child benefit cap in the November budget, a move that could cost over £3bn but lift 350,000 children out of poverty.
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Nigel Farage defends Reform MP accused of racism over comments about black and Asian people in adverts
Nigel Farage has dismissed accusations of racism against a Reform UK MP who complained about adverts being “full” of black and Asian people.
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Catherine Connolly poised to win Ireland’s presidential election
The left-wing independent candidate Catherine Connolly is on track to win Ireland’s presidential election, according to early vote tallies.
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Lucy Powell appointed as Labour’s new deputy leader
Lucy Powell has been appointed as the new deputy leader of the Labour Party, defeating Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson in the party ballot, officials confirmed on Thursday.
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Former MP and local councillor face trial for fraud in Dewsbury
A Kirklees councillor and former MP are among a group of people standing trial for fraud.
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Leaked video exposes chaos and abuse in Reform UK’s Kent council
Bitter divisions in Reform UK’s flagship county council have been laid bare in a leaked video of a chaotic internal meeting where members were told to “fucking suck it up” if they did not agree with decisions.
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‘Fatal blow’ to China spy case came from Labour manifesto line about ‘positive relations’ with Beijing
The ’fatal blow’ that led to the China spy case collapsing was the inclusion of a line from the Labour Party’s manifesto on Beijing.
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London mayor Sadiq Khan attends private party on billionaire Shahid Khan’s luxury yacht
The Mayor of London was received aboard the 122-metre luxury yacht Kismet by businessman Shahid Khan for a private celebration, according to the Express.
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Former deputy PM accused of abusing public resources after security team seen acting as movers
Angela Rayner is facing questions after her taxpayer-funded bodyguards were seen helping her partner move belongings into her second home.
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Starmer rejects claims of Farage obsession, says Reform UK “divides the country”
The Prime Minister has denied the LBC being "obsessed" with Nigel Farage, despite dedicating a large portion of his speech at the Labour Party conference to criticizing the Reform UK leader.
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Labour conference overshadowed by resignations and leadership manoeuvres
Keir Starmer has walked off the stage after wrapping up a speech some had billed as the most important of his political life.
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Miliband:Reform ‘betraying young people’ with war on clean energy
Reform will “betray” every young person and future generations by waging a war on clean energy, Ed Miliband is expected to say.
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Farage says Starmer’s racism claims put Reform UK campaigners at risk
Nigel Farage has accused Sir Keir Starmer of inciting violence against Reform UK MPs and campaigners by accusing him of racism.
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Second Labour MSP suspended amid misconduct claims
A Labour MSP has been suspended following claims of sexual harassment made against him by a younger woman, according to reports.
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Reeves reaffirms no tax rise for workers but eyes VAT changes
On Monday, the Chancellor insisted she will uphold her pledge not to raise taxes on “working people” in her upcoming Budget, but left the possibility open for changing VAT rules to enhance Treasury funds.
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Police arrest protesters outside Labour party conference in Liverpool
Police have begun arresting protesters supporting the banned group Palestine Action outside the Labour Party conference in Liverpool.
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Shabana Mahmood: Migrants must demonstrate social contribution before settlement
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has stated that migrants should demonstrate their social contribution before being granted the right to settle in Britain.
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Keir Starmer condemns reform UK’s deportation plan as ‘racist’
Sir Keir Starmer has labelled Reform UK’s proposal to revoke indefinite leave to remain and deport hundreds of thousands of legal migrants as ‘racist’
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Suspended Labour MP Rachael Maskell backs Andy Burnham for party leadership amid speculation over Starmer challenge
Suspended Labour rebel Rachael Maskell has endorsed Andy Burnham to become Prime Minister on the eve of the party conference in Liverpool.
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Tories slam Labour’s digital ID plans as ineffective against illegal crossings
Anyone who wants a job in Britain will soon need a digital ID under plans backed by Sir Keir Starmer.
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Government adviser fuels fears over AI and copyright rights for musicians and writers
A senior ministerial aide stated that AI companies will never have to compensate creatives for utilizing their content to train their systems, a statement that has alarmed campaigners who are demanding the Labour Party secure a fairer deal for musicians, artists, and writers from the tech industry.
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Tories demand investigation into Morgan McSweeney over Labour donations
A Tory demand for an investigation into Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff Morgan McSweeny has been dismissed as “muckracking” by the Deputy Prime Minister.
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Labour turmoil sparks fresh questions about Burnham’s future role
When Andy Burnham addressed a gala dinner this week, he was as coy as he could be in a week when speculation about his future ambitions was rampant. "I love this job," the mayor of Greater Manchester said.
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Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell make it onto Labour deputy leadership ballot
Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell will enter a ballot of Labour members in their bid to succeed Angela Rayner as the party’s deputy leader.