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Burnham Expected To Be Allowed To Stand Despite Labour Fears Of “Bankruptcy”
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Burnham Expected To Be Allowed To Stand Despite Labour Fears Of “Bankruptcy”
Senior Labour figures are concerned that the party will be dragged towards “bankruptcy” if Andy Burnham successfully stands as its candidate in the Makerfield by-election, triggering a mayoral by-election and possibly a leadership contest.
Soft Left MPs Ready To Fight For Burnham Inclusion If Streeting Runs
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Soft Left MPs Ready To Fight For Burnham Inclusion If Streeting Runs
Labour's 'soft left' including senior members of the influential Tribune group of MPs will push the party's ruling body to allow for Andy Burnham's inclusion in a leadership race if one is triggered imminently, PoliticsHome understands.
Labour MPs Are Competing For Wes Streeting's Ear On Puberty Blockers
Health
Labour MPs Are Competing For Wes Streeting's Ear On Puberty Blockers
Amid the persistent will-he-won’t-he speculation over Wes Streeting’s leadership ambitions, Tom Scotson and Sienna Rodgers talk to the Labour MPs applying pressure on the Health Secretary over the divisive puberty blockers trial
'Your Party' Members Vote To Make The Party's Name Permanent
Political parties
By Tom Scotson and Sienna Rodgers
'Your Party' Members Vote To Make The Party's Name Permanent
Members of the left-wing party being set up by Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana have voted to keep the name 'Your Party' permanently.
David Lammy Becomes Key Ally For Labour MPs Who Want To Stop Chasing Reform Votes
Political parties
By Tom Scotson and Sienna Rodgers
David Lammy Becomes Key Ally For Labour MPs Who Want To Stop Chasing Reform Votes
Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy is now being seen as a key ally for Labour MPs who want their party leadership to spend less time chasing Reform votes, PoliticsHome can reveal.
Jeremy Corbyn Confirms New Political Party With Zarah Sultana
Political parties
By Tom Scotson and Sienna Rodgers
Jeremy Corbyn Confirms New Political Party With Zarah Sultana
Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana have jointly announced the formation of a new political party temporarily called 'Your Party'.
Female Labour MPs 'Dismayed' By Blue Labour's Anti-DEI Stance
Political parties
By Tom Scotson and Sienna Rodgers
Female Labour MPs "Dismayed" By Blue Labour's Anti-DEI Stance
The Women's Parliamentary Labour Party WhatsApp group this week saw female Labour MPs express frustration with the influence of Blue Labour given its position on diversity, equity and inclusion, PoliticsHome understands.
Jeremy Corbyn's Gaza Bill Highlights Divisions In Labour
Foreign affairs
By Tom Scotson and Sienna Rodgers
Jeremy Corbyn's Gaza Bill Highlights Divisions In Labour
Jeremy Corbyn has successfully cleared a House of Commons vote over his call for an inquiry into UK involvement in the Israel-Hamas war – a move deepening tensions within Labour, after some of Keir Starmer's MPs backed the demand.
Labour MPs Remain Nervous About Welfare Cuts Despite No 10 Outreach
Economy
By Tom Scotson and Sienna Rodgers
Labour MPs Remain Nervous About Welfare Cuts Despite No 10 Outreach
Labour MPs across the party remain sceptical over the expected cuts to benefits after No 10 began an intensive 48-hour stint of roundtable discussions to shore up support.
Labour MPs Raise Alarm Over Benefit Cuts
Economy
By Tom Scotson and Sienna Rodgers
Labour MPs Raise Alarm Over Benefit Cuts
There is growing uneasiness among Labour MPs about the prospect of welfare cuts.
MPs Across Labour Urge Ministers To Back Digital ID In Fight Against Farage
Home affairs
MPs Across Labour Urge Ministers To Back Digital ID In Fight Against Farage
Members of Parliament from across the Labour Party are pushing the government to introduce a new digital identification system in a bid to get on the front foot in the fight against Reform UK, PoliticsHome can reveal.
Who Is The Labour Growth Group?
Economy
Who Is The Labour Growth Group?
The Labour Growth Group was set up last week to support the Government mission to build more homes and infrastructure. Some Labour left MPs believe it is a No10 "front", but members insist it was created to keep the party focused on "its most important mission".