Labour’s David Lammy under investigation by Commons watchdog The MP is being investigated for areas covering earnings, gifts and foreign travel. The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2022
Labour faces ‘serious questions’ if Wakefield by-election lost, says Wes Streeting Red-wall contest is must-win to show Labour on ‘path back to government’, says frontbencher The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2022
Wes Streeting says crunch by-election will show Labour's path back to power Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the Red Wall battle is the "big test" and the upcoming by-election in Wakefield was a perfect chance for Labour to make steps back to power amid fledgling support for the Tories Daily Mirror · Jun 19, 2022
Rail strikes: anger as UK government refuses to join last-ditch talks Millions face week of cancelled services and union leaders warn industrial action could spread The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2022
‘He comes over as weak’: Keir Starmer fails to convince Wakefield voters The Labour leader has not capitalised on Boris Johnson’s sinking ratings ahead of a crunch byelection The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2022
‘Absolute nonsense’ Keir Starmer is succession planning if forced to quit, says Lisa Nandy The Labour leader has vowed to quit if fined by Durham Police The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2022
Shapps says it is ‘crazy’ to suggest Tories want rail strikes to go ahead Transport secretary responds to Keir Starmer’s claim government wants to feed off division of RMT action The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2022
Gordon Brown urges Boris Johnson to force global action on cost of living crisis Ex-PM says ‘any sensible government’ would be trying to build consensus to tackle economic crisis The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2022
Lisa Nandy ‘not worried’ over claims about Keir Starmer’s ‘succession planning’ She described as ‘absolute nonsense’ reports that the party leader has discussed the issue with certain members of the shadow cabinet. The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2022
UK ‘leaderless but not powerless’ says former PM Gordon Brown Speaking to BBC’s Sunday Morning, Mr Brown said rising inflation is a ‘global problem’ that needs ‘global solutions’. The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2022
Keir Starmer tells Labour to plan for succession in case leader is forced to quit Labour leader Keir Starmer has reportedly urged moderate frontbenchers to not let Labour "become a basket case again" as the party braces for Durham Police's response Daily Mirror · Jun 19, 2022
Labour must break party’s silence on Brexit, says Stella Creasy Writing for the Observer, Labour MP calls on the leadership to ‘name’ problems, as frustration grows with its stance on Europe The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2022
Sir Keir Starmer ‘puts plans in place for successor in case he is forced to quit’ The Labour leader has said he will step down if he is fined for breaching Covid rules Evening Standard · Jun 19, 2022
No-drama Starmer can win without sparkle – but not without an engaging plan for the country Labour MPs are right to worry that Sir Keir Starmer won’t bore his way to victory The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2022
The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2022 Train strikes – live: Unions urge government to negotiate as huge walkout looms Industry acccuses ministers of ‘attempts to divide workers’
The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2022 Keir Starmer accuses government of ‘pouring petrol on fire’ of rail strike dispute ‘They want the country to grind to a halt so they can feed off the division,’ Labour leader will say
The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2022 Tories’ ‘levelling-up’ agenda destined to fail – Starmer The Labour leader will accuse ministers of ‘hoarding’ power in Whitehall and refusing to decentralise.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2022 Network Rail in last-ditch bid to stop train strike causing chaos across UK RMT union leaders say ‘no viable’ deals are on the table and walkout is set to go ahead, hitting tourism, sport and festivals
Daily Mirror · Jun 18, 2022 'Keir Starmer needs to get real and put pressure on PM after ethics adviser quit' Keir Mudie says trhe Labour Party leader is ahead on the problems facing Britain, being an honest person and capable leadership - but people are confused about what Labour really stands for
Daily Mirror · Jun 18, 2022 'Labour leader Keir Starmer knows that slow and steady is the way to win the race' Rachael Bletchly says the people of this country have to decide if they want a leader who’s devoid of ethics or one simply lacking charisma, after Keir Starmer was accused of being boring
The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2022 ‘Earn every vote’ to make history in Wakefield, Keir Starmer tells supporters Labour leader warns against complacency but hopes for byelection win that ‘could be birthplace of next Labour government’
Daily Mirror · Jun 18, 2022 Stroke victims wait 51 minutes for an ambulance as unions warn of NHS 'collapse' Average wait for an ambulance after calling 999 to report a stroke, chest pains and other serious conditions has trebled in the past two years, and is more than half an hour longer than target time
Daily Mirror · Jun 18, 2022 Tory chiefs' bizarre begging letter as Boris Johnson accused of wanting train strikes Keir Starmer said the PM "does want the strikes to go ahead" so he can "feed off the division" when the country grinds to a halt
The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2022 Starmer: Wakefield victory could herald next Labour government The Labour leader urged supporters not to be complacent with just days to go to until the by-election.
Daily Mirror · Jun 18, 2022 Labour victory in Wakefield will be a 'big step' to win back the Red Wall, Andy Burnham says The Mayor of Greater Manchester spoke exclusively to the Daily Mirror as he hit the campaign trail in Wakefield, hoping he can help rebuild the Red Wall. The city lies more than 50 miles away from his Greater Manchester authority.