Woman who sent death threats to Angela Rayner is sentenced Elizabeth Harker, 63, sent abusive voicemails to the former Deputy Prime Minister’s Ashton-under-Lyne constituency office Evening Standard · Mar 24
Brexit 2.0? Why the UK Is Reaching Breaking Point Amid Immigration, Economic Strain and Political Division Tensions rise in the UK as Angela Rayner criticises immigration plans, a border chief resigns and Keir Starmer faces calls to rethink Brexit-era red lines. International Business Times UK · Mar 21
How Starmer still hopes to save his premiership ahead of make-or-break elections NEWS ANALYSIS: Keir Starmer is eyeing one last reshuffle to reset his government which could see Wes Streeting and Rachel Reeves out with Angela Rayner, Louise Haigh and Lucy Powell coming back in, writes political editor David Maddox The Independent UK · Mar 21
Starmer’s ministers look at new economic blueprint to quell voter anger Devolution of tax powers to mayors, scrapping of national insurance and property tax overhaul on report’s menu The Guardian - UK · Mar 20
Labour civil war deepens as MPs threaten vote on Mahmood’s controversial migration reforms Home secretary facing criticism over plans to double route to settlement from five to 10 years The Independent UK · Mar 20
The Guardian view on Labour, liberals and the Greens: they agree on the problem, but not the solution Editorial: From Brexit to fiscal rules to living costs, diagnoses multiply. Steel policy points to a missing link – the need for a strategy to rebuild The Guardian - UK · Mar 19
Voices: Ministers are trying to bury the consequences of UK aid cuts. But what we know is catastrophic COMMENT: From more small boats crossing the channel to families in poverty across Africa being hit hard, the truth is clear, writes Sarah Champion, chair of parliament's International Development Select Committee The Independent UK · Mar 19
Labour Civil War: Angela Rayner Branded 'Helpless' Keir Starmer's New 'Puppet Master' In Labour's escalating civil war, Angela Rayner challenges Keir Starmer's leadership, slamming 'un-British' policies and positioning herself as the party's saviour ahead of May's pivotal elections. International Business Times UK · Mar 19
OPINION - If Keir Starmer wants to show his mettle, he should tell this tiresome redhead where to get off Angela Rayner says it’s ‘unBritish’ to tighten immigration controls. Who is she kidding? Evening Standard · Mar 19
Voices: ‘Disloyal’ Angela Rayner or ‘weak’ Keir Starmer? Readers debate who should lead Labour YOUR VIEWS: Our community is locked in a heated debate as readers react to Angela Rayner’s attack on Keir Starmer. While some are calling for bold leadership and urgent change, others are urging patience and for stability The Independent UK · Mar 19
Why Angela Rayner is confident that tax investigation will soon be behind her IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 19
Angela Rayner’s allies ‘say probe into her tax affairs to conclude before local elections’ Ex-deputy PM rumoured to be preparing a leadership challenge ahead of local elections expected to be devastating for Starmer The Independent UK · Mar 19
Voices: I’m a man – and I don’t know how to talk emotionally to my friends DEAR VIX: The Independent’s agony aunt Victoria Richards is here to help. Email [email protected] for advice on love, work, family and relationships The Independent UK · Mar 19
Evening Standard · Mar 19 Cooper to set out aid spending as Labour backbenchers call for rethink The Foreign Secretary will outline how she intends to allocate a much reduced aid budget.
The Independent UK · Mar 18 Angela Rayner is right about one thing – Keir Starmer must deliver change THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The country does not need a Labour version of the Tory circus that came before it – but the former deputy prime minister’s words may refocus her old boss on his troubles at home
The Guardian - UK · Mar 18 Angela Rayner’s allies say HMRC inquiry set to be resolved before May elections Exclusive: Resolution could pave way for full return to frontline politics, but supporters stress she has no plans to directly challenge Keir Starmer
The Guardian - UK · Mar 18 Starmer plans to ease impact of immigration policy changes after backlash from Labour MPs PM will consider exempting large numbers from proposed changes, which would leave people waiting 10 years for settled status
The Independent UK · Mar 18 Starmer facing fresh Labour backlash over international aid cuts Aid allocations set to be announced more than a year after the prime minister said the budget would be reduced from 0.5% of GDP to 0.3% by 2027
Evening Standard · Mar 18 Government doubles down on Mahmood’s migration reforms after Rayner criticism Ministers will push ahead with controversial plans to double the time it takes for migrants to be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain.
The Independent UK · Mar 18 Starmer reveals stance on Mahmood immigration plans amid Rayner criticism IN FULL
Evening Standard · Mar 18 No 10 declines to commit to immigration reform after Rayner criticism The former deputy prime minister said changes to indefinite leave to remain for people already living in Britain would be a ‘breach of trust’.
The Independent UK · Mar 18 Starmer wavers over Mahmood’s immigration reforms after Rayner brands them ‘un-British’ The row, sparked by Angela Rayner’s comments on Tuesday night, has already seen major divisions within the Labour Party
Evening Standard · Mar 18 Polanski calls for UK to replace ‘failing’ budget rules with ‘fiscal referees’ The Green leader gave his biggest policy speech since he took the party’s reins.
The Independent UK · Mar 18 Angela Rayner’s attempt to distance herself from Project Starmer opens the door for a run to replace him NEWS ANALYSIS: The path for Rayner to succeed Starmer is not clear, but her speech on Tuesday night shows she’s up for the fight, says political editor David Maddox