‘Late in the game’: Sunak and Starmer in policy scramble as AI surges ahead PM and Labour leader to set out views but experts say UK unlikely to become home of global regulator The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2023
AI should be licensed like medicine and nuclear power, Labour says The party’s digital spokesperson, Lucy Powell, says UK developers should be regulated Evening Standard · Jun 6, 2023
Families of three young men jailed over Moss Side 'gang' murder apply to review their convictions The application has been backed by Manchester MP Lucy Powell Manchester Evening News · May 26, 2023
With democracy and a free press under attack, the BBC cannot afford to mire itself in scandal A media revolution is upending norms and values. Crises like the Richard Sharp debacle leave the corporation less able to respond, says Guardian columnist Emily Bell The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2023
After the fall of Richard Sharp, the next BBC chair must not be another political crony The public interest requires an open and scrupulous process to find the person best suited to perform an important role in our national life The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2023
Appointment of next BBC chair must not be tainted by ‘sleaze’, Labour say Shadow secretary for culture calls for root and branch review of top appointments The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2023
Next BBC chair selection must be 'free of sleaze that forced Richard Sharp to quit' Labour's call comes amid growing pressure for Tory ministers to be banned from “interfering” in the selection process, while Shadow Culture Secretary Lucy Powell called for a “root and branch review” of the appointments process. Daily Mirror · Apr 29, 2023
Manchester doctor stopped from boarding Sudan evacuation flight 'safely arrives in Cyprus' after U-turn Dr Babiker has reportedly left the African country Manchester Evening News · Apr 29, 2023
'Betrayed' Manchester doctor 'finally given Sudan evacuation seat' - but MP says there's 'confusion' Dr Babiker has worked at MRI for four years Manchester Evening News · Apr 28, 2023
Gary Lineker wades into another political row and demands Tories don't pick next BBC boss The Match Of The Day host said the BBC chairman should not be picked by the government 'not now, not ever' after Richard Sharp was forced to resign over Boris Johnson loan row Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2023
Betting firms await major industry shakeup which will set stake limits for online gambling But industry source tells The Independent reforms will ‘not be a silver bullet’ and could take ‘years’ to come in The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023
Inside the internecine battle between Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer With a new viral campaign accusing the Prime Minister of weakness over sex offenders, the Opposition are getting rough. Anne McElvoy on the key players and tensions within the two camps Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2023
BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty replaced by co-star following 'mess of an interview' The show aired on Saturday Nottingham Post · Apr 9, 2023
BBC Breakfast star Naga Munchetty absent from show after 'car crash' interview Charlie Stayt was joined by Nina Warhurst, despite usually hosting with Naga on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Daily Record · Apr 8, 2023
Daily Mirror · Apr 8, 2023 BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty replaced as co-star steps in after 'car crash' interview BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty was missing from her usual spot on the sofa alongside co-host Charlie Stayt on Saturday
The National (Scotland) · Apr 7, 2023 Labour MSP issues warning over ‘wheesht for Labour government culture' Monica Lennon says Scottish Labour should distance themselves from attack ads posted on the parties twitter account as voters "deserve…
The National (Scotland) · Apr 7, 2023 Labour posts second 'revolting' ad despite heavy criticism from own party LABOUR have released a second “revolting” attack ad despite receiving heavy criticism across the political spectrum for the first.
Daily Mirror · Apr 7, 2023 Labour doubles down on Rishi Sunak attacks with ANOTHER ad despite backlash Labour has released a second advert targeting Rishi Sunak over crime despite a backlash after claiming he didn't think paedophiles should be jailed
Chronicle Live · Apr 7, 2023 BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty defended by viewers against 'bias' accusations after tense TV clash Naga Munchetty has been praised by viewers of BBC Breakfast for her handling of an interview with an MP on Friday
The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2023 Labour publishes new Rishi Sunak attack advert – UK politics live: as it happened Move comes a day after widely-criticised attack on the PM, which suggested he did not think sexual abusers of children should be jailed
The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2023 Labour strategists to press on with Sunak attack ads despite criticism Shadow ministers privately say they feel ‘uncomfortable’ over ‘distasteful’ ad amid calls for Keir Starmer to apologise
The National (Scotland) · Apr 7, 2023 Labour slammed for 'nauseating' attack ad against Rishi Sunak MPs and commentators from across the political spectrum have criticised a Labour attack ad claiming that Rishi Sunak does not think child sex…
The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2023 Labour frontbencher refuses to endorse Sunak attack ad as outrage over ‘gutter politics’ grows Labour stands by advert despite frontbencher refusing to endorse it
The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2023 Labour attack on Sunak ‘not to everybody’s taste’, shadow cabinet minister says The Opposition has come under fire for a message claiming Rishi Sunak does not think adults convicted of sex assaults on children should be jailed.
Daily Mirror · Apr 7, 2023 Backlash over Labour ad claiming Rishi Sunak doesn't think paedophiles should be jailed An advert shared by the party has sparked fury, with Labour MP John McDonnell saying the party "should be better than this", and critics branding it "nasty politics"