Abolishing tuition fees ‘impossible’, Starmer tells students The Labour leader was taking questions from sixth-formers in Liverpool. The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023
Succession writer Jesse Armstrong: I don’t like the pressure on actors to do sex scenes ‘There’s an incredibly strong hierarchical power structure on a TV show,’ he says Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2023
Boris Johnson government ‘always hoped’ Northern Ireland protocol would collapse – as it happened Lord Frost, Brexit negotiator for former PM, tells House of Lords that government never wanted ‘unsatisfactory’ protocol to work The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2023
Angela Rayner compares renationalisation of industries to Liz Truss's mini-budget ANGELA Rayner has defended her party’s decision not to renationalise the water, energy or rail industries if they win the next General Election. The National (Scotland) · Sep 12, 2023
China spying claims: Rishi Sunak says he ‘will not accept’ interference in UK democracy Ministers are under pressure to reveal when they first knew about allegations of Chinese espionage in Westminster Evening Standard · Sep 11, 2023
TUC agrees ‘non-compliance’ strategy against anti-strike laws UK government gave itself powers to enforce minimum service levels during industrial action by public service workers The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2023
Mother of boy killed by American Bully XL dog slams Government over lack of breed ban Emma Whitfield spoke out after Home Secretary Suella Braverman suggested the animals could be prohibited following an attack in Birmingham Evening Standard · Sep 11, 2023
Keir Starmer responds as union chief slams '90s tribute act' Labour Sir Keir Starmer said Labour is “looking to the future” after union boss Sharon Graham accused his party of being a “90s tribute act”. The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2023
Confident speaking ‘vital’ skill for pupils, says Starmer Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer told pupils at an east London secondary school that oracy skills would help them in their future careers and lives. The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023
Robert Peston and Ed Balls perform with new band Centrist Dad The ITV political editor sang songs by The Sex Pistols, Blondie and The Clash Evening Standard · Sep 11, 2023
Tactical voting in general election could spell Tories’ worst defeat in 100 years Exclusive: Tories heading for even bigger election wipeout, says shock new poll, as groundswell of anti-Conservative sentiment set to drive party to worst result in more than a century The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023
Mystified by Jimmy Buffett’s greatest hit Brief letters: Margaritaville | Railcard renewal | King Charles | Starmer’s prose and poetry The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2023
Keir Starmer launches illegal migration crackdown to woo Tory voters The Labour leader will outline plans to ‘smash’ criminal gangs which smuggle people to the UK and ‘bring order to the border’ The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2023
‘It’s got to be the right job’: the Welsh employment scheme tailored to local needs Working Denbighshire helps residents at risk of poverty into jobs where they are needed most The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2023 Starmer to highlight Labour plans to tackle Channel crossings Party believes Rishi Sunak is vulnerable on issue of small boat crossings and immigration
The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2023 UK bosses flocking to Labour conference as business walks away from Tories Keir Starmer’s party has put company chiefs on a waiting list after a special conference event – costing £2,520 a head – sells out
The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2023 Promotions aplenty in Sunak and Starmer’s reshuffles, but who will be up to the job? The party leaders would be wise to learn the Peter Principle – that being really good at your job doesn’t necessarily make you management material
The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2023 PM accuses Sir Keir Starmer of ‘clobbering’ drivers Rishi Sunak said the Conservatives are ‘not the party that is putting in levies’.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2023 ‘It’s been a good week’: Labour buoyed up by slick reshuffle and Tory woes Party off to promising start to new parliamentary term but knows it cannot be complacent
The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2023 Sue Gray quickly gets stuck in as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff Former civil servant offers morale boost and promises Labour staff she ‘has their back’
The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023 Sunak: No 10 is ‘fired up’ to deliver shock general election victory The Prime Minister said he was confident his revamped team in Downing Street could overturn Labour’s big lead in the polls.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023 Jeremy Beecham: local government’s great friend in the north Letters: The former Newcastle city council leader deserves greater recognition, says his son-in-law Ian Emerson, while Richard Harrison praises When the Boat Comes In
The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023 Unions poised to back policy of defiance against UK law restricting strikes Motion at TUC congress rejecting minimum service levels likely to be a political headache for Labour leader
The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023 Jeremy Corbyn standing for London mayor would help Tories defeat Sadiq Khan, poll shows Tories’ Susan Hall would deny Khan third term if ex-Labour leader joins contest
The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2023 Labour boosts election war chest with record quarter for funding Donations and funds in second quarter were £10.4m, including £3m from David Sainsbury and £2.2m from business tycoon Gary Lubner