The Latest Breaking News from the Labour party

Angela Rayner says she will ‘never’ run to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader

Deputy PM denies responsibility for leak of memo setting out proposals to tax wealthy and cut migrant benefits

The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2025

Deputy PM Angela Rayner: ‘I don’t want to be leader of the Labour Party’

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has quashed rumours that she is vying to become leader of the Labour Party, saying she has “no desire” to take on the role.

The Independent UK · May 25, 2025

Angela Rayner blasts leadership rumours: I don’t want to be leader of the Labour Party

Sir Keir’s deputy said she will ‘never’ be leader of the party, amid growing speculation she could launch a leadership challenge

The Independent UK · May 25, 2025

Labour cancels its women’s conference after supreme court gender ruling

Trans rights and gender-critical campaigners condemn decision after party told it risks legal challenge if event goes ahead

The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2025

EU return should have been ‘top of the agenda’ for summit, says SNP

The Prime Minister is expected to announce a deal with the bloc.

Evening Standard · May 18, 2025

Britain's political meltdown — and ours

What anti-Trump backlash? Nigel Farage's MAGA-style party scores a huge win — and Britain's establishment panics

Salon · May 18, 2025

No plans to reintroduce freedom of movement or customs union, MPs told

Cabinet Office minister Nick Thomas-Symonds says Labour will ‘deliver its manifesto’ rather than rejoining EU initiatives.

Evening Standard · May 13, 2025

Musk’s X ‘amplified Islamophobia, hate speech and disinformation’ in grooming gangs debate, damning report says

Report points to another social media trend: sexual violence was being weaponised, with entire communities blamed for individual crimes

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

Stephen Flynn calls for fresh Commons vote on Winter Fuel Payment cut

The SNP have called on the Conservatives to use opposition debate time to hold a fresh vote on the UK Government’s Winter Fuel Payment cut

The National (Scotland) · May 12, 2025

Starmer should learn from Thatcher about how to take on opponents – Louise Haigh

Louise Haigh, who had served as transport secretary, urged Labour to take action to avoid an ‘existential crisis’ at the next general election.

The Independent UK · May 9, 2025