Labour must discuss gender with ‘respect’, says Keir Starmer Rosie Duffield had said she felt ostracised by the party because of her views on gender reforms The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2023
Zahawi’s job hangs by a thread as Sunak orders an inquiry There held at one time a truism in British politics, that scandals involving Labour MPs related to money while those linked to Conservatives were more often about sex. This weekend went some way to dispelling that belief. Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2023
Nadhim Zahawi news – live: Sunak risks ‘looking indecisive’ as tax inquiry ‘drags on’, Tories warn Downing Street fails to say when investigation into Zahawi will conclude but says it will be done ‘swiftly’ The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023
Starmer calls for tolerance in trans debate after Rosie Duffield’s complaint Labour MP and gender critic Rosie Duffield compared being in the party to an ‘abusive relationship’. The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023
Scottish Labour criticised as ex-MSP who made ‘sexist’ remarks put on MP shortlist Frank McAveety apologised for comments made in Holyrood meeting in 2010 about 15-year-old girl The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2023
Davos Man Starmer wants Labour to look like it means business Under pressure, politicians can give answers that reveal more than they think. In two quick-fire responses to Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel in their News Agents podcast, Sir Keir Starmer told a story about his leadership of the Labour Party. The two answers he gave were Piers Morgan and Davos,… Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2023
Labour would give grants to small firms to help them go green Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves will visit a renewable energy company on Monday. The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2023
Anas Sarwar rules out EU referendum despite 'economic disaster' of Brexit ANAS Sarwar has admitted that Brexit has been an "economic disaster" for the UK - but said he won't back another referendum on rejoining… The National (Scotland) · Jan 22, 2023
Brexit: Rishi Sunak wants top security adviser to help get protocol deal with EU ERG Tories and DUP vow to defy compromise deal as talks intensify The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2023
Wilson won after 13 wasted Tory years. Starmer can do exactly the same The Labour front bench was highly visible in Davos, while Sunak didn’t even attend. One senses that the guard is changing The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2023
Labour's trans split highlights party's fatal 'fence sitting' problem, expert says DIVISIONS in Labour which have been exposed over the UK Government’s blocking of gender reform legislation are reflective of the party’s… The National (Scotland) · Jan 22, 2023
Brendan Hughes: 'Dickensian' fuel poverty fund roll-out raises questions for Belfast City Council The controversy raises questions over the best and fairest way to deliver support to ensure it reaches those most in need Belfast Live · Jan 21, 2023
Andy Burnham WILL run for third term as Greater Manchester mayor - but won't rule out Labour leadership bid "I feel I know a lot of the changes this country needs" Manchester Evening News · Jan 20, 2023
Rishi Sunak fined by police for not wearing seatbelt in car in Instagram video Lancashire Police have given Rishi Sunak a fixed penalty notice - after a spokesman for the Prime Minister said it 'was a brief error of judgement' Daily Mirror · Jan 20, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2023 Labour could win big with shift to right on social issues, says thinktank Right-leaning Onward claims Keir Starmer’s party needs to appeal more to ‘left authoritarians’
The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2023 Labour’s Wes Streeting: ‘Reform is not a Conservative word’ Exclusive: The shadow health secretary discusses his plans for the NHS, not becoming the fun police, and Tories’ handling of strikes
Daily Mirror · Jan 20, 2023 Tory brazenly slams 'political' complaints as police probe Rishi Sunak seatbelt clip Conservative MP Scott Benton said 'politicians should be treated equally under the law' when referring to Keir Starmer's Beergate saga but his position appears to have changed
The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023 Labour frontbench invited to Aberdeen after Starmer rules out oil investment The Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce accused the Labour leader of misunderstanding the energy transition.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2023 Davos day 4: IMF’s Georgieva says economic outlook ‘less bad’ than feared; Russia heading for ‘incredible poverty’ – as it happened Rolling coverage of the final day of the World Economic Forum
Insider UK · Jan 20, 2023 North east oil and gas industry is an ‘economic force for good’ Survey suggests that the region has 'national backing' despite Scottish Government's presumption against new drilling
The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023 What the papers say – January 20 The front pages lead with good news on inflation and Sir Keir Starmer making a splash at Davos.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 19, 2023 Keir Starmer suggests Met explore changing name in ‘root and branch’ review Labour leader likens scale of change needed to policing reforms in Northern Ireland after Good Friday agreement
The Guardian - UK · Jan 19, 2023 RIP ‘levelling up’ – another Johnson catchphrase that failed to deliver The north-south divide won’t be rebalanced by ministers doling out centralised funds to favourite projects, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2023 Met Police may need name change in ‘root and branch’ review following Carrick case, says Keir Starmer The Labour leader called for a ‘root and branch’ review of the force in the wake of a series of scandals.
Reuters · Jan 19, 2023 Davos 2023-'Open for business' Labour slams PM Sunak no-show British Labour Party leader Keir Starmer set out his green growth plan in Davos on Thursday and criticised British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for not showing up at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum.