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Angela Rayner’s green suit: why is it so difficult for women in power to dress ‘correctly’?

As Angela Rayner arrived to take up her new role as deputy prime minister, some online commentators went into meltdown – not because of her historic appointment, but because of what she was wearing.

The Conversation · Jul 10, 2024

What is levelling up and why has Labour scrapped the phrase?

New Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner announces break away from the jargon the Tories popularised

Evening Standard · Jul 10, 2024

What is devolution and how will Keir Starmer’s Labour change Westminster’s relationships with the UK?

In the UK, devolved authorities operate in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales as well as in other areas including London, Greater Manchester, the West Midlands and Tees Valley

The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2024

Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner to kickstart new era of devolution

On fifth day in office, PM and deputy will meet England’s regional mayors as Labour draws up new bill for king’s speech

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2024

Angela Rayner’s suit and Victoria Starmer’s secret power: why do I suddenly smell sexism?

Are their outfits too expensive? Do they wield some undeclared influence? Labour women are under attack – and it feels just like the 1950s, says Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2024

The Victoria Starmer fashion effect? £275 Me+Em red dress worn to walk into Number 10 sells out

Only one weekend in Number 10, and Victoria Starmer’s favourite label Me+Em is already feeling the rush

Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2024

Rachel Reeves pledges to ‘fix foundations’ of UK economy with growth plan

Chancellor will use first speech to declare ‘national mission’ that involves unblocking infrastructure and private investment

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2024

What is on the immediate to-do list for six key new cabinet ministers?

Several cabinet ministers have immediate issues to confront now they are safely installed in Whitehall. With the new government needing to make an early impression, we look at six figures with pressing concerns

The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2024

Keir Starmer appoints historic cabinet with record number of women – now comes the hard part: governing

As the dust settles on Labour’s historic election win, Keir Starmer, the UK’s new prime minister, has appointed his team of senior ministers. These men and women (of whom there are a record number in this cabinet) are now responsible for governing and delivering on the party’s manifesto commitments.

The Conversation · Jul 6, 2024

New PM Starmer names ministerial team after landslide UK election win

Rachel Reeves becomes the UK’s first female finance minister while David Lammy is appointed as foreign secretary.

Al Jazeera · Jul 5, 2024