The Latest Breaking News from Jesse Norman

Keir Starmer accused of ‘contemptuous behaviour’ at PMQs

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The Independent UK · Apr 16

Keir Starmer asked to apologise to MPs for ‘shameful record’ at PMQs

The Prime Minister was accused of ‘ignoring the question and changing the subject’ in 23 out of 24 responses

The Independent UK · Apr 16

Keir Starmer urged to apologise for ‘contemptuous behaviour at PMQs’

Jesse Norman claimed the Prime Minister had ‘ignored the question and changed the subject’ in 23 out of his last 24 responses to Kemi Badenoch.

Evening Standard · Apr 16

Badenoch needs ‘full blown resuscitation’ to rescue her leadership, Powell says

Commons Leader Lucy Powell claimed Conservative MPs spent much of their summer checking whether Mrs Badenoch ‘had a pulse or not’.

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025

Commons Leader rolls out Oasis puns to describe year since Labour’s election

Lucy Powell, who represents Manchester, also urged the Tories to Stop Crying Their Heart Out over their defeat last July.

Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025

Government urged not to weaken ‘Hillsborough Law’ as MPs demand Bill is passed

Labour MPs have insisted that the law that would ensure a duty of candour on public bodies and workers must not be watered down amid further delays.

Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2025

Set up small universities in towns to drive growth, shadow Commons leader says

Jesse Norman called for more universities across the UK in small cities and towns in the face of difficulties faced by the higher education sector.

Evening Standard · May 15, 2025

Lucy Powell apologises to grooming gang victims over ‘dog whistle’ remarks

The minister was accused of ‘dismissing concerns’ of victims in comments she made during a BBC radio appearance.

Evening Standard · May 8, 2025

Robert Jenrick engaged in ‘blatant manoeuvring’ against Tory leader, says Powell

Commons Leader Lucy Powell said if Kemi Badenoch ‘was a strong leader’ she would have ‘sacked him (Jenrick) by now’.

Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2025

Sir Torquil Norman obituary

Toymaker and philanthropist who led the restoration of the Roundhouse arts centre in north London

The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2025