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MP Diane Abbott suspended from Labour Party over comments about racism

Ms Abbott was suspended in 2023 after writing a letter to the Observer comparing racism experienced by people of colour with that of other groups.

Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025

Rachel Reeves eyeing VAT hikes on energy bills, SNP claim

LABOUR have “left the door open” to hiking VAT on energy bills and food, the SNP have warned.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 15, 2025

Trump’s UK state visit is perfectly timed to dodge his parliamentary critics as MPs conveniently disappear

Potential diplomatic tensions.

We Got This Covered · Jul 14, 2025

Michael Sheen says NHS has been ‘integral’ to his life as he plays its founder

The actor also revealed he had to ‘put on a bit of weight’ to embody the role of Welsh Labour Party politician Aneurin Bevan.

Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2025

London council deputy mayor is suspended - but Labour won't say why

Councillor Kathleen Fraser is the second consecutive deputy mayor of Brent to face an investigation

Evening Standard · Jun 24, 2025

'It's destroying jobs': SNP slam Labour NIC hike as businesses shed jobs

'THE Labour Party’s national insurance tax hike is destroying jobs, squeezing wages and choking off economic growth," the SNP has said…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 10, 2025

Abbott calls Starmer’s immigration comments ‘fundamentally racist’ at rally

Thousands of trade unionists, campaigners and activists gathered to ‘send a message’ to the Government at a demonstration in central London.

Evening Standard · Jun 7, 2025

Just the ticket? The problem with local body candidates aligning with national political parties

With accusations flying thick and fast last year about supposed “dysfunction” and a “shambles” at Wellington City Council, Local Government Minister Simeon Brown stepped in and appointed a Crown Observer.

The Conversation · Jun 4, 2025

Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape and sex assault charges at London court hearing

Actor and comedian pleaded not guilty to all five charges he faces at a ten-minute hearing inside Southwark crown court on Friday

Evening Standard · May 30, 2025

'That shouldn’t be happening': Inside a chaotic Hamilton by-election hustings

South Lanarkshire Council leader Joe Fagan certainly drew the short straw last night

The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2025