Labour prepares for government after unseating string of top Tories Starmer’s party sees off Grant Shapps, Penny Mordaunt and Jacob Rees-Mogg as well as regaining ‘red wall’ seats The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2024
Labour's Deputy Leader Angela Rayner Encouraged By Exit Polls Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner expresses optimism and gratitude, crediting Keir Starmer for transforming the party and connecting with voters. Top News · Jul 4, 2024
Starmer on your soles and Thatcher on your teacup: we vote for the best, worst and weirdest election merch Wear your politics on your sleeve – and the rest of your body – as political parties and indie sellers offer up everything from Keir Starmer flip-flops to a Margaret Thatcher mug The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2024
Angela Rayner: Give us the chance to prove that politicians aren’t ‘all the same’ I’ve seen first-hand how a Labour government brings secure homes, decent work and strong community. But we need you at the ballot box, says Labour’s deputy leader, Angela Rayner The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2024
Supermajorities and sour milk – take our UK general election quiz The Guardian’s supermassive 2024 general election campaign quiz. How will you fare? The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2024
Campaign catchup: Letters from the future, five Ed Stones, and a massive McDonald’s In today’s newsletter: With the polls almost upon us, it’s time for every party leader to make their final plea to voters – here’s what each one is saying The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2024
British female politicians targeted by fake pornography Leading politicians victimised by online material including AI deepfakes, investigation finds The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2024
If workers’ rights are a bit French, as the Tories suggest, then vive la révolution A Conservative campaign video mocks Angela Rayner for wanting a European model of employment. But it’s just what British workers need The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2024
General election – as it happened: Farage says he is boycotting BBC as more Reform candidates dropped over past comments The Reform leader complained of a ‘dishonest Question Time audience’, while his party also reported Channel 4 to the Electoral Commission The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2024
Keir Starmer warns ‘hardest mile’ ahead as he tries to rally Labour activists for final push Labour secures star-studded endorsements, including from Sir Elton John, as it looks to the last week of the campaign The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2024
Exciting, unpredictable and unique: what it’s like to cover the UK election on TV The deputy political editor of ITV News has reported on six elections but 4 July will potentially be the most significant The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2024
Keir's youth army: meet the (very) young Labour candidates determined to change politics this election Could a raft of youthful Labour MPs make a difference in the Houses of Parliament — or are they merely toothless ‘Starmtroopers’? Evening Standard · Jun 27, 2024
Who Could Get Key Roles In A UK Labour Government? With the Labour party widely expected to win next month's UK general election, speculation has turned to who leader Keir Starmer could appoint as senior ministers. International Business Times · Jun 27, 2024
Angela Rayner forced to abandon Glastonbury plans as Labour ordered to skip festival ahead of election A festival ban, a plastic Liz Truss and high-energy drinks – inside Labour’s campaign machine The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2024
Evening Standard · Jun 25, 2024 Angela Rayner drops out of Glastonbury lineup The deputy Labour leader was due to speak at the Left Field tent
The National (Scotland) · Jun 24, 2024 JK Rowling issues ultimatum to Labour over 'hate groups' after offer to meet JK Rowling has issued an ultimatum to the Labour Party, saying she will only accept the leadership’s offer to meet to discuss women’s rights…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2024 Labour plans to build 1.5m homes. Will that help Britons struggling for good housing? Experts say Starmer’s pledge to ‘bulldoze through’ planning restrictions will put money in people’s pockets – if he can deliver
The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2024 Labour watchdog will have ‘real teeth’ to prosecute rogue employers, says Angela Rayner Party’s deputy leader says Fair Work Agency will have the power to inspect workplaces and levy fines
The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2024 Home ownership down in fifth of Tory seats as party warned young people ‘may never forgive them’ Exclusive: Analysis shows home ownership has declined by as much as a quarter in some Tory seats going into the general election
The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2024 Labour’s NHS and social care plans will save money, says Angela Rayner Party’s deputy leader responds to criticism about what funding is needed to revive health service and social care
The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2024 Labour pledge to ‘relight fire of regions’ with 10-year R&D budgets The party said it would support 650,000 ‘new high-quality jobs’.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2024 ‘We are backing ourselves’: Labour aims to turn tide on Tories in Essex Party could make historic inroads in places such as Southend but many of the races look very tight
Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2024 Jeremy Corbyn: Keir Starmer will win on an anti-Tory vote, not a pro-Labour one Jeremy Corbyn tells the Standard Keir Starmer should admit he helped write his manifestos, he still talks to Angela Rayner, and what he wishes he’d done differently as Labour leader
The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2024 Labour under pressure to be more radical about reforming private renting Campaigners fear current plans will allow landlords to find new ways to evict tenants if party wins power
The National (Scotland) · Jun 19, 2024 Keir Starmer responds to whether he'll support Scotland at Euros KEIR Starmer has given his answer to whether he will be supporting Scotland at the Euros ...