Sir Keir Starmer backs extra bank holiday if Lionesses win Euro 2022 final The Labour leader backs a “day of celebration” if the Lionesses claim victory at a sold-out Wembley Stadium on Sunday. The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2022
Sir Keir Starmer sacks frontbencher for appearing on picket line as fresh rail walkout announced for August Labour said shadow transport minister Sam Tarry had ‘breached collective responsibility’ by attending a picket line Evening Standard · Jul 27, 2022
Shadow ministers question Labour’s stance on strikes after Tarry sacking Labour MP removed from role as shadow transport minister after ignoring warning not to join picket lines The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2022
Keir Starmer sacks Labour shadow buses Minister for appearing on picket line with striking rail workers The Labour leader moved against the under-fire MP Sam Tarry after he openly defied orders to keep a distance from striking rail workers. Daily Record · Jul 27, 2022
Labour MP sacked after appearing on picket line with striking workers A SENIOR Labour MP has been sacked for appearing on the RMT picket line in support of striking workers. The National (Scotland) · Jul 27, 2022
Labour frontbencher sacked after defying Starmer order to stay away from rail strike picket line Aslef announces another walkout on Saturday 13 August affecting nine rail companies The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2022
Rail strikes: Labour frontbencher sacked after giving interviews on picket line Shadow transport minister Sam Tarry breached "collective responsibility" rules, and has been "removed" as a result, the party confirmed - but the decision sparked an immediate backlash Daily Mirror · Jul 27, 2022
Keir Starmer under pressure as Labour MPs defy order and join RMT strike Sam Tarry could face wrath of Labour hierarchy after joining picket line outside Euston Evening Standard · Jul 27, 2022
Keir Starmer under pressure over strike stance as Labour MP joins picket line Shadow transport minister defies leader and says he is ‘on side of members not establishment’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2022
Keir Starmer under pressure to sack shadow minister for joining railway strike picket line The Labour leader ordered shadow Ministers not to go on the picket lines but Shadow Buses Minister Sam Tarry MP defied him. Daily Record · Jul 27, 2022
Labour’s transport’s spokesman defies Keir Starmer by joining picket, prompting call for sacking Sam Tarry vows to ‘make a stand’, but adds ‘I’ve no idea what Keir will decide to do’ The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2022
Labour shadow minister defies Starmer's order to stay away from picket lines A LABOUR shadow cabinet minister has defied leader Keir Starmer's orders to stay away from picket lines as RMT members carry out widespread strike… The National (Scotland) · Jul 27, 2022
‘Heaven and heel’: how the papers, a prince and the people rejoiced at Lionesses’ Euro semi win England’s 4-0 victory over Sweden at Bramall Lane in Sheffield means they will face either France or Germany at Wembley on Sunday The Guardian - AU · Jul 27, 2022
Train strikes: Union chief Mick Lynch says 'we MUST fight Tory war on workers' RMT chief Mick Lynch accused Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss of being extremists who want to crush unions. He hit back at claims striking staff are holding the country to ransom Daily Mirror · Jul 26, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2022 There is an alternative to disruptive climate protest Letters: Prof Rupert Read believes a moderate flank of activists who can bring people together is the way forward, while Cllr John Dearing urges people to get elected to local councils to make a difference. Plus a letter from Maggie LeMare
The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2022 Diane Abbott urges Starmer to act over racism in Labour party MP says she received no apologies after racist and sexist remarks made about her were revealed in Forde report
The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2022 Labour is being too cautious on public ownership - it’s pragmatic policy Instead of siphoning off profits to private shareholders, state utility companies could tackle the cost of living and climate crisis, says Cat Hobbs, founder of We Own It
The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2022 ‘Kick in the teeth’: Black Labour MPs condemn party’s response to report uncovering ‘racism’ Keir Starmer accused of ‘it was all the last lot’ reaction to devastating Forde findings – blaming Jeremy Corbyn’s ‘unacceptable culture’
The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2022 Labour pledges to fast-track rape and domestic violence cases through courts Boris Johnson’s ‘appalling’ attitude to women to blame for lack of progress on gender-based violence, suggests Keir Starmer
Evening Standard · Jul 26, 2022 Why is Keir Starmer a Sir? How the Labour leader got his knighthood The Labour leader was awarded a knighthood in 2014
Liverpool Echo · Jul 26, 2022 Liverpool Daily Post: Starmer under the spotlight, commuter chaos and silver lining for buses Read the Liverpool Daily Post newsletter for Tuesday July 26, 2022
Manchester Evening News · Jul 26, 2022 The Northern Agenda: The North remembers... ...but do Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss as they bid to be our next Prime Minister?
Evening Standard · Jul 26, 2022 Londoner’s Diary: Sex-positive nightclub forced to move venue In Today’s Diary: Sex-positive nightclub forced to move venue/ Starmer gets lost in music/Sonali Bhattacharyya gets to crunch point/ Sranger Things’ Joseph Quinn detained/ Stars out in force for Flack Stock
Evening Standard · Jul 26, 2022 A general election is coming, but this country needs a deeper change As the two Conservative candidates seeking to replace Boris Johnson as leader of their party and Prime Minister of our country got ready to debate yesterday, Labour leader Keir Starmer was in Liverpool making his case for the next general election.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 26, 2022 'May as well be a Tory': Starmer squirms as Labour voter rages at broken promises BORIS Johnson doesn’t like to be out in public in Scotland ... Keir Starmer has no such excuse, let alone in one of his party’s strongholds.