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Labour pledges to strengthen the BBC’s independence and protect funding

Party would insulate broadcaster from political pressure, says shadow culture secretary, as Liz Truss prepares to wage war on it

The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2022

Families being 'cut off from internet' as broadband costs rise twice as fast as wages

Labour's shadow culture secretary Lucy Powell said families face being cut off as figures show more than 1.1 million people are struggling to afford the cost of broadband

Daily Mirror · Aug 12, 2022

Register reveals MPs received tickets to see Sheeran, Wimbledon and other events

MPs received free tickets and hospitality to the British Grand Prix, Wimbledon, Glastonbury and concerts by Ed Sheeran and Adele.

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2022

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Boris Johnson missing ‘open goal’ of Lioness victory to boost women’s sport, says Labour

Prime minister rejecting calls for celebratory bank holiday

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2022

Lionesses should be honoured for historic Euros victory – Labour

Sir Keir Starmer’s party has drawn up a game plan for ministers to ‘put the ball in the back of the net’ for women’s sport.

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2022

Children face missing out on family days out as costs rise by up to 20%

Figures show that tickets to some UK attractions have risen by a massive £40 since last summer

Wales Online · Jul 25, 2022

Family days out 'can cost 20% more than a year ago' as 'children face missing out'

Figures released by shadow culture secretary Lucy Powell found that family tickets to some UK attractions have risen by a whopping £40 since last summer

Daily Mirror · Jul 25, 2022

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Lost legacy of London 2012 Olympics as grassroots sports hit by decade of Tory cuts

The sporting legacy of the London 2012 Olympics has been betrayed by Tory cuts. The last 10 years have seen participation in sports plummet, facilities forgotten and physical activity flatline

Daily Mirror · Jul 23, 2022

Kemi Badenoch ‘completely wrong’ about online safety bill, say ministers

Culture secretary Nadine Dorries asks Tory leadership hopeful if suicide comes under ‘hurt feelings’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2022

Manchester MP to write to minister over ‘guilty by association’ verdicts

Lucy Powell raises with Dominic Raab case of young black men jailed after taking part in a group chat

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2022

Liverpool fans ‘mistreated and wronged’ in ‘scary’ Champions League final, MPs told

Labour’s shadow culture secretary Lucy Powell has demanded further pressure be put on Uefa

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2022

Labour endorse 'pure British patriotism' as they welcome Jubilee celebrations

Labour is now the “party of patriotism” which will fight to defend British “values, traditions and institutions”, according to a member of…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 5, 2022

Labour says it is now the true party of patriotism and British values

‘We’re standing up for UK institutions,’ says shadow minister, pointing to booing of Boris Johnson

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2022

'You're an embarrassment': Manchester MPs slam Boris Johnson's Partygate apology

The Prime Minister desperately tried to downplay his involvement in the lockdown gatherings

Manchester Evening News · May 25, 2022

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The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2022

V&A at centre of row over auction of private tour as prize at Tory fundraising event

Labour says auction by museum, whose trustees include Tory chair Ben Elliot, breached code of conduct

Manchester Evening News · Apr 25, 2022

The estate in the shadow of Etihad Stadium which homeowners fear will end up like 'jigsaw puzzle'

Promises that privately-owned properties would see a 'whole estate regeneration' are so far unfulfilled – and homeowners are 'fuming'

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2022

UK plan to fly asylum-seekers to Rwanda draws outrage

Britain's Conservative government has struck a deal with Rwanda to send some asylum-seekers thousands of miles away to the East African country

France 24 · Apr 14, 2022

UK announces controversial plan to fly migrants and asylum-seekers to Rwanda

Britain will send migrants and asylum-seekers who cross the Channel thousands of miles away to Rwanda under a controversial deal announced Thursday as the government tries to clamp down on record numbers of people making the perilous journey.

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Daily Mirror · Apr 5, 2022

What does privatisation mean for Channel 4? Funding, timeline and why it's happening

Since its creation 40 years ago, free-to-air public-service television network Channel 4 has provided innovative, independent content - now it has been deemed a viable cash cow to fund the government's agenda

Daily Record · Apr 5, 2022

ITV GMB viewers slam Richard Madeley's 'Alan Partridge' moment after comparing Russian war crimes to story about man on bus

ITV viewers were baffled at the relevance of the story and the GMB host was once again compared to spoof broadcaster Alan Partridge.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 5, 2022

Channel 4 privatisation plans face Tory backlash – UK politics as it happened

Latest updates: Tory MPs and former ministers among those criticising government proposal to sell off broadcaster

Manchester Evening News · Apr 5, 2022

Privatisation of Channel 4 'is cultural vandalism', says Lucy Powell MP

'Of all the issues the public wants action on, the governance of Channel 4 isn't one'

Daily Mirror · Apr 5, 2022

Richard Madeley blasted over 'patronising' remark to Labour MP that she's a 'working woman'

Richard Madeley and his Good Morning Britain co-host Kate Garraway were joined by Shadow Culture Secretary Lucy Powell as they discussed the UK's sanctions against Russia and the upcoming UN security council meeting

The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2022

Cronyism fears as businessman Sir Ian Cheshire is named head of Channel 4

Jon Snow and other leading broadcasters express concern over appointment and call for C4’s public service remit to be protected

Manchester Evening News · Mar 31, 2022

Sacha Lord pledges support for Britons Protection as pub's future hangs in balance

Manchester’s nighttime economy advisor says he will be speaking to mayor Andy Burnham about the row

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