Workers to be given twice as long to strike under Government proposals Under existing legislation, if workers vote to strike, the mandate expires after six months and another poll must be carried out. The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024
From PMQs with love: Dowden says a fond farewell to his rivalry with Rayner Olive Unplugged is a change for the better as he sends one last billet-doux to his favourite sparring partner The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2024
PMQs sketch: Angela Rayner 'hearts' Oliver Dowden for one last time The deputy leaders squared off for the last time at PMQs before a new Tory chief is elected Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024
Angela Rayner issues defiant response to Trump’s Labour election interference claim Angela Rayner issued a defiant response after Donald Trump’s campaign accused the Labour Party of interfering in the US election. The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024
Oliver Dowden asks Angela Rayner for her definition of working people in PMQs clash Oliver Dowden asked Angela Rayner for her definition of working people as they clashed during Prime Minister’s Question’s on Wednesday (23 October). The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024
Rayner and Dowden clash over prospect of Budget tax rises at ‘battle of gingers’ The two took centre stage at Prime Minister’s Questions because of Sir Keir Starmer’s visit to Samoa. Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024
Stephen Flynn pokes fun at Labour Party over Trump complaint at PMQs THE SNP’s Westminster leader has poked fun at Labour after they were accused of interfering in the US election by Donald Trump. The National (Scotland) · Oct 23, 2024
Lord Alli rapped over financial interests rule breaches by standards watchdog LORD Alli has been found to have committed four breaches of the rules in his register of financial interests. The National (Scotland) · Oct 23, 2024
Watch again: Angela Rayner faces PMQs as Trump accuses Labour of US election interference Watch as Angela Rayner stepped in for Sir Keir Starmer at Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday 23 October. The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024
UK politics live: Rayner insists Labour members in US using ‘their own time’ after Trump-Starmer election row Trump campaign has filed complaint with US Federal Election Commission to allege interference by Labour Party The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024
Uyghur activist accuses Labour of failing to stand up to China Rahima Mahmut, in exile in the UK, ‘disappointed’ at failure to describe Beijing’s crackdown on minority as genocide The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2024
Rise in bailout requests ‘likely’ as councils warn of bankruptcy threat The number of councils applying for Government financial support is expected to rise significantly without an improved funding settlement. Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2024
Labour's workers' rights reforms pass first Commons hurdle LABOUR’S workers’ rights reforms have passed their first hurdle in the Commons – as the Government promised to “turn the tide” on poorly… The National (Scotland) · Oct 21, 2024
Tories warn of ‘existential crisis’ as Employment Bill to cost firms billions Shadow business secretary Kevin Hollinrake called for small businesses to be spared from some of the changes in the Employment Rights Bill. Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2024 Employment rights reforms ‘could cost UK businesses £5bn a year’ Government analysis says those on low pay stand to benefit most, with some potentially earning extra £600 a year
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2024 Employment Rights Bill will cost businesses up to £5bn a year, government’s own analysis warns The legislation will have a greater impact on small businesses, the impact assessment warns
The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2024 Angela Rayner given permanent seat on UK national security council Exclusive: Rebooted Downing Street operation seeks to smooth over reports of tensions with deputy prime minister
The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2024 ‘A mess, chaos, carnage’: inside the Labour budget revolt that could define the Starmer-Reeves project Uproar at Treasury demands for departmental savings was overcome last week, but insiders fear benefit cuts will be the next bump in the road
Evening Standard · Oct 18, 2024 Angela Rayner calls in plans for Chinese super embassy in east London China bought the former Royal Mint six years ago to create one of the largest embassies in the world
The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2024 Budget 2024: Rayner and Reeves in standoff over funds for social housebuilding Exclusive: Housing secretary wants billions more to meet new-homes target but chancellor is set to limit spending
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2024 Keir Starmer’s warning to ministers after cabinet Budget row erupts Angela Rayner leads revolt against ‘huge’ spending cuts in Rachel Reeves’s Budget
The National (Scotland) · Oct 17, 2024 First Sue Gray, now Angela Rayner – is Keir Starmer a nightmare to work for? IT hasn’t been a good month – nay, a good first 100 days – for Keir Starmer ...
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2024 How make-or-break Budget has fractured Keir Starmer’s cabinet ANALYSIS: With the prime minister’s poll ratings at rock bottom, Sir Keir Starmer is grappling with cabinet unity ahead of Rachel Reeves’ Budget, writes Political Correspondent Archie Mitchell
The National (Scotland) · Oct 17, 2024 Top Cabinet figures take protest over Labour's austerity plans to Keir Starmer KEIR Starmer is facing a rebellion from his own Cabinet over the extent of the austerity measures planned for the Labour Government’s first…
The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2024 From new MPs to cabinet ministers, how influential think tank is bankrolling Labour Exclusive: Organisation linked to Keir Starmer’s new chief of staff handed donations totalling £1.5m to more than 100 MPs