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Rayner ‘working constructively’ with Starmer amid Labour reshuffle rumours

The deputy Labour leader described their relationship as an ‘arranged marriage’ which has evolved over time.

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak accused of being ‘out of touch’ over energy bill support comments – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK

OPINION - What’s Angela Rayner’s future in Labour?: The Leader podcast

With the next general election expected as early as autumn 2024 rumblings of reshuffles in both the Labour and Tory camps are rife.

Evening Standard

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OPINION - What does Keir do with Angela?

Deputy leader of the Labour Party is a curious position. First, because the holder is not appointed by the leader but is instead elected by party members. This introduces some immediate ‘creative’ tensions (see: Jeremy Corbyn and Tom Watson). Second, and often relatedly, the deputy is not guaranteed a senior…

Evening Standard

OPINION - The Standard View: ‘Small boats week’ marked by tragedy and farce

The Government’s ‘small boats week’ descended into farce on Friday, as asylum seekers were taken off the Bibby Stockholm barge after traces of Legionella bacteria were found in the onboard water system.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Could voters see Rayner as a Trojan horse for the Left?

Starmer’s deputy isn’t his Prescott — the self-described ‘socialist’ could yet be his Gordon Brown

Evening Standard

What does Keir do with Angela as reshuffle pressure grows?

Labour leader faces split over whether to change deputy’s role as reshuffle looms ahead of likely 2024 election

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A 'shadow economy' of firms like hand car washes and nail salons is exploiting workers – and regulations are making things worse

Almost a million UK workers do not receive holiday pay and the UK continues to lag behind most European countries in tackling the exploitation of these workers.

The Conversation

Rise in outsourced UK government services failing to meet standards

Exclusive: Concerns raised over contracts for supporting asylum seekers, educating young offenders and providing prison food

The Guardian - UK

Government accused of ‘eye-watering waste’ for burning unused PPE in China

More than half a billion items of protective gear that was ordered from China but never made it to the UK is being destroyed.

The Independent UK

Starmer says Labour doing something ‘very wrong’ after Ulez-linked Uxbridge loss

Labour leader tells policy forum the party needs to learn from loss of west London seat

The Guardian - UK

Starmer calls for reflection on by-election impact of Ulez expansion

Senior Labour figures cited the widening of the scheme as responsible for the party narrowly missing out on winning Uxbridge and South Ruislip.

The Independent UK

Starmer blames Sadiq Khan’s Ulez for Uxbridge flop: ‘He needs to reflect’

Labour leader blames unpopular £12.50 charge on drivers for shock defeat dubbed ‘Uloss’ by party insiders

The Independent UK

Post-ministerial jobs rules tightened but fall short of ethics overhaul demanded

Labour’s Angela Rayner said the changes ‘barely scratch the surface’ of the reforms required.

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Labour has to take tough decisions on spending, says Keir Starmer amid two-child benefit cap row

The party leader’s confirmation he will retain the Conservative-imposed limit has sparked a backlash among Labour MPs

Evening Standard

We can’t do it all, Labour MP admits as Sir Keir Starmer backs ‘cruel’ child benefit cap

Labour will have to take a “long, hard look” at what they can promise if they win the next election, a senior MP has warned as Sir Keir Starmer faced further criticism over his plan to uphold the Tories’ two-child benefit cap,

The Independent UK

Starmer ally says Labour may have to keep ‘lots of bad policies’ in power

Labour leader faces fury over plan to uphold Tory two-child benefit cap – as four Labour mayors join rebellion

The Independent UK

Labour may be unable to afford to reverse ‘lots of bad policies’, MP warns

Shadow culture secretary Lucy Powell said there is ‘no money left’ after 13 years of Conservative rule.

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The Independent UK

Labour backlash against Starmer over child benefit U-turn

‘There’s a lot of unhappiness’: Keir Starmer hit by rebellion after backtracking on plans to scrap hated Tory policy

The Independent UK

Rayner says ‘pragmatism, not ideology’ key to Labour choices

The deputy opposition leader is ‘not for nationalising something that is going to cost us a load of money’.

The Independent UK

Rayner admits Labour’s standards overhaul plan would still have ‘role for PM’

The party’s deputy leader said greater transparecy under the plans would ensure action is taken against rule-breaking.

The Guardian - UK

Labour rules on lobbying would ‘clean up politics’, says Angela Rayner

Exclusive: Standards system reform would ban ex-ministers from taking lobbying jobs related to former brief for up to five years

The Independent UK

Labour vows to ‘turn page on Tory sleaze’ as it details ethics watchdog plans

Deputy leader Angela Rayner is expected to renew a commitment to ‘stop the rot’ by creating a new body with stronger powers.

Manchester Evening News

Man City fan says he was detained, beaten and deported without explanation before the Champions League final

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and Labour's Deputy Leader Angela Rayner have now spoken out and are demanding answers over what happened

Wales Online

Return of two Victorian conditions caused by bad nutrition - symptoms listed

A report says that scurvy and rickets have been detected in rising numbers, caused by bad nutrition and lack of key vitamins as poverty levels are soaring

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