The Latest Breaking News from Sir Keir Starmer

Labour frontbenchers likely to be disciplined for joining rail pickets

At least five MPs defy Keir Starmer’s orders and tweet pictures of themselves with RMT strikers

The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2022

Keir Starmer’s stance on rail strikes raises questions over strategy

Analysis: Critics fear Labour leader’s tactics are largely about drawing dividing lines within his own party

The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2022

Starmer is right not to dance to Tory tunes over strikes. He must find a tune of his own

Labour cannot fall into No 10’s trap and lose public support, but sitting on the fence is a losing strategy, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2022

Angela Rayner backs strikes and Labour MPs join picket line despite Keir Starmer’s appeal

Ms Rayner said she defended workers’ right to strike

Evening Standard · Jun 21, 2022

Shadow ministers urge Starmer to start picking new candidate for Corbyn’s seat

At least two frontbenchers have said Labour should not support former leader’s candidacy at next election

The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2022

Labour drawn into rail strikes row as frontbenchers ordered away from picket lines

Labour, the party of working people, has been criticised for not overtly backing unions rail strikes that have kicked off today. Sharon Graham, general secretary of the Unite union said "we expect Labour MPs to defend workers, by words and by actions".

Daily Mirror · Jun 21, 2022

Rail strikes explained - why are RMT workers striking and what it means for Labour and the Tories

Millions of Brits are facing travel chaos as the Government goes to war with unions. But what's it all about? Here we sort the facts from the politics on the rail strikes

Daily Mirror · Jun 21, 2022

Anas Sarwar ignores Keir Starmer's rail picket ban as Labour divisions on strike grow

The UK Labour leader is facing internal pressure over an email which said that frontbenchers should not be on picket lines.

Daily Record · Jun 21, 2022

Two Labour frontbenchers defy Keir Starmer’s order not to join rail workers on picket line

Leaked memo from Labour leader’s office said senior MPs ‘should not be on picket lines’ - leading to fury among unions

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2022

Labour MPs join picket lines in support of striking rail workers

A number of Labour MPs showed solidarity with striking RMT workers as a shadow cabinet minister warned that it is not the way to resolve the rail row.

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2022