Labour insiders form new centre-left network in bid to change party’s direction Exclusive: Andy Burnham-backed Mainstream group will inevitably influence looming deputy leadership contest The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2025
Healey says Rayner ‘not a victim’ amid Labour reshuffle discontent The Defence Secretary said a ‘good team’ was in place following Sir Keir Starmer’s reshuffle. Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2025
Labour resignations: Which ministers have stepped down since Keir Starmer became PM? Angela Rayner became one of seven ministers sacked or forced to resign under Keir Starmer’s government Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2025
The Labour ministers ousted in scandals as Angela Rayner resigns over tax affairs If Angela Rayner resigns over her stamp duty scandal, she will become the fifth Labour minister to lose their job over allegations of wrongdoing in just over a year Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2025
‘Nowhere for them to hide any more’: Zelda Perkins’ fight against NDAs after Harvey Weinstein After eight-year campaign by Perkins, a former PA for Weinstein, UK ministers have announced plans to stop bosses using NDAs to silence abused workers The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2025
Employers to be banned from using non-disclosure agreements to silence victims Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has vowed action to ban NDAs that cover up abuse and harassment Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025
Government to ban ‘appalling’ NDAs in cases of harassment and discrimination Ministers have put forward an amendment to the Employment Rights Bill which would void NDAs linked to harassment or discrimination in the workplace. Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2025
Labour welfare rebellion: Who are the key MPs opposing Starmer’s benefit cuts? Sir Keir Starmer’s concessions will likely be enough to win the vote, but the prime minister still faces a major rebellion on Tuesday The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2025
Who are the key Labour rebels in the revolt against Starmer’s welfare bill? A day before the crucial vote, here are the party figures leading the debate on the prime minister’s welfare reforms The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2025
Scottish Labour MPs set to rebel on UK welfare reform – see the full list MORE than 100 Labour MPs have lined up to oppose the UK Government’s proposed changes to disability benefits ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 24, 2025
Ex-Labour minister calls for wealth tax and public investment in June spending review Exclusive: Ex-minister to call for wealth tax, and Andy Burnham to demand focus on housing and education The Guardian - UK · May 31, 2025
Voices: Starmer is celebrating big wins on the global stage – but Labour must still beware the threat at home COMMENT: In trade deals with India and the US, he has succeeded beyond the dreams of his Tory predecessors. But domestic flashpoints on welfare and immigration still loom for the PM, says John Rentoul The Independent UK · May 10, 2025
Starmer should learn from Thatcher about how to take on opponents – Louise Haigh Louise Haigh, who had served as transport secretary, urged Labour to take action to avoid an ‘existential crisis’ at the next general election. The Independent UK · May 9, 2025
Varun Chandra: Starmer adviser proving ‘vital link’ for Labour in US trade talks Chandra is known as ‘a brilliant salesman’, smoothing over friction with businesses and playing key role in trade negotiations with US The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2025
Evening Standard · May 7, 2025 Labour MPs urged to focus on future amid post-election discontent Labour is facing a ‘battle for the very future and the heart and soul of our country’, Cabinet Office minister Pat McFadden said.
The Independent UK · May 7, 2025 Reeves insists she understands voters’ concerns after Labour election setbacks Chancellor Rachel Reeves defended her actions in office as pressure mounted on Labour to U-turn on the winter fuel payment cut.
The Independent UK · May 7, 2025 Northern female MPs targeted by hostile media briefings from No. 10, says former Labour minister Northern female MPs are being targeted by hostile media briefings from No. 10, a former Labour minister has claimed.
The Independent UK · May 7, 2025 Speculation over Rachel Reeves’s future as demands for winter fuel cuts U-turn mount Reform’s election success last week has seen troubled Labour MPs pushing for a U-turn on winter fuel payments and speculation over a ministerial reshuffle
Evening Standard · May 7, 2025 Louise Haigh says Labour’s ‘unpopular decisions overshadowing the good ones’ Ms Haigh said Labour should ‘properly explore’ a tax on the wealthy as an alternative to ‘cutting money from the people who can least afford it’.
The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2025 Tuesday briefing: The levers Labour might pull to counter a growing threat from Reform In today’s newsletter: Can a partial U-turn on the winter fuel allowance help the party set a new agenda – and keep support for Nigel Farage at bay?
The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2025 Monday briefing: How Australia became the second nation in a week to reject the Trumpist right In today’s newsletter: The Australian election saw a remarkable comeback for Anthony Albanese’s Labor party – and a crushing defeat for Peter Dutton and the Liberal-led Coalition
The Independent UK · May 4, 2025 Starmer must raise taxes to counter ‘real threat’ Reform, former minister says Labour and the Conservatives are under pressure to reverse their parties’ fortunes
Evening Standard · May 4, 2025 Starmer’s former minister Haigh urges him to rip up tax rules to counter Reform Labour and the Conservatives are under pressure to reverse their parties’ fortunes after Reform picked up 10 councils and more than 600 seats.
The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2025 Labour must avoid ‘naive’ lurch to right after Reform success, Haigh warns Exclusive: former transport minister criticises party’s direction and calls on Starmer to focus on issues like taxation and welfare reform
The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025 Airports and rail firms affected as IT outage causes transport chaos There are long queues at airports, while trains are also being disrupted because of the problem.