Angela Rayner slammed for ruling out devolution of employment law to Holyrood LABOUR'S deputy leader has been slammed for refusing to support the devolution of employment law to Scotland. The National (Scotland) · Aug 17, 2023
Labour will 'look at' scrapping rape clause benefit requirement, says Angela Rayner ANGELA Rayner has claimed Labour will look into scrapping the benefit requirement which forces women to declare their child was conceived as a… The National (Scotland) · Aug 17, 2023
Anas Sarwar refuses to say if he would vote for Scotland's gender reforms again ANAS Sarwar has reportedly refused to say if he would vote for Holyrood’s gender reforms again - despite voting for them in the first place. The National (Scotland) · Aug 17, 2023
Angela Rayner launches bizarre campervan tour of England LABOUR’S Angela Rayner has hit the road in a specially-kitted out election battle bus to embark on a listening tour of the north of England. The National (Scotland) · Aug 17, 2023
Employment law does not need to be devolved under Labour government – Rayner Labour’s deputy leader has responded to calls from the SNP for a Labour government to devolve employment law to Scotland. The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023
Rayner: Labour will look into scrapping rape clause benefit requirement Labour’s deputy leader said the clause, which is part of the two-child benefit cap, was ‘abhorrent’, during a Glasgow visit. The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023
Plastic fan? Lib Dem leader Ed Davey poses for football photoshoot Some say it looks staged, others are charmed Evening Standard · Aug 17, 2023
Rayner to detail Labour’s ‘new deal’ for workers in meeting with apprentices The deputy leader of the party said workers in Scotland are being failed by both their current governments. The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023
Angela Rayner downplays split with Scottish Labour over gender law Trans rights do not “conflict with women’s rights”, Angela Rayner has insisted, after Labour scaled back their commitment to… The National (Scotland) · Aug 16, 2023
Labour committed to creating more supportive transgender process – Angela Rayner The deputy Labour leader came after the party scaled back its commitment to self-identification for transgender people. The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023
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 · Aug 16, 2023
Rishi Sunak accused of being ‘out of touch’ over energy bill support comments – as it happened This live blog has now closed, you can read more of our UK political coverage here The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2023
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 · Aug 14, 2023
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 · Aug 14, 2023
Evening Standard · Aug 14, 2023 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 · Aug 14, 2023 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 · Aug 14, 2023 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
The Conversation · Aug 9, 2023 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 Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2023 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 Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023 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 Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2023 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 Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023 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 · Jul 21, 2023 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 · Jul 20, 2023 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.
Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2023 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