The Latest Breaking News from Alison McGovern

Government approves two new Surrey councils as reorganisation milestone reached

A local government minister said the approved proposal is more likely to be financially sustainable.

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025

UK homeless deaths up 9% in a year including 11 children, say researchers

The Museum of Homelessness has been running the Dying Homeless Project since 2019.

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025

OPINION - London's rough sleeping crisis is far more than just a housing issue

The cold snap of autumn is already here. As Chief Executive of the homelessness charity St Mungo’s, this always reminds me of the first outreach shift I ever did.

Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2025

Labour must champion inclusivity to tackle advance of far right, says deputy leadership hopeful

Exclusive: Alison McGovern says party needs emotive storyteller to fight against division promoted by Reform

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2025

Labour deputy leadership candidates to make their pitch in hustings

Education secretary Bridget Phillipson has so far secured the most nominations in the race to replace Angela Rayner as the party’s deputy leader.

Evening Standard · Sep 9, 2025

Cabinet minister Bridget Phillipson pulls ahead in Labour deputy leadership race

Six Labour figures are standing to succeed Angela Rayner, who quit last week.

Evening Standard · Sep 9, 2025

Cabinet minister Phillipson one of six contenders for Labour deputy leadership

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson is the most senior figure going for the vacant role.

Evening Standard · Sep 9, 2025

Who is in the running to be the next Labour deputy leader?

Candidates will need at least 80 nominations to stand chance of succeeding Angela Rayner in role

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2025

Voices: Why Starmer will be back for another stab at welfare cuts

INSIDE WESTMINSTER: Despite the humiliating U-turn on cuts to disability benefits, the prime minister has not given up on reducing ballooning social security spending. Ministers believe they have now found a way to proceed – and how to quash any rebellion, says Andrew Grice

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2025

No commitment to scrap two-child benefit cap until funding is clear – minister

Work and pensions minister Alison McGovern said the Government would not commit to any policy without knowing how it would be paid for.

Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2025