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Medically Vulnerable MP Accuses Geoffrey Cox Of 'Disgraceful' Abuse Of Proxy Voting System
Home affairs
Medically Vulnerable MP Accuses Geoffrey Cox Of "Disgraceful" Abuse Of Proxy Voting System
Former Attorney General Geoffrey Cox has been criticised by Labour's shadow disabilities minister for abusing a system designed for vulnerable MPs shielding from Covid-19 when he voted by-proxy from the Caribbean while working on a lucrative legal contract.
Where Are They Now? Former Labour MP Mary Creagh
Brexit
By Georgina Bailey
Where Are They Now? Former Labour MP Mary Creagh
Mary Creagh, Labour MP for Wakefield 2005 - 2019
Personal Details Of Labour Members And Supporters Have Been Hit By Data Breach
Political parties
Personal Details Of Labour Members And Supporters Have Been Hit By Data Breach
The National Crime Agency is investigating how a "significant quantity" of data possessed by Labour, including the personal details of party members and supporters, has been breached in a "cyber incident".
Ed Miliband: 'We need to be truth-tellers in Glasgow'
Energy
By Ed Miliband MP
Ed Miliband: "We need to be truth-tellers in Glasgow"
COP26 matters more than any other climate summit, and it will all come down to maths and ambition.
Where Are They Now? Former Labour MP Phil Wilson
Political parties
By Georgina Bailey
Where Are They Now? Former Labour MP Phil Wilson
Phil Wilson, Labour MP for Sedgefield 2007 - 2019
Unions Threaten Labour With Legal Action If They Axe London Weighting
Coronavirus
Unions Threaten Labour With Legal Action If They Axe London Weighting
Trade unions have threatened legal action against Labour if it starts removing the London weighting from staff members who haven't agreed to the change.
Andy Burnham Accused Of 'Overplaying His Hand' At Labour Party Conference
Political parties
Andy Burnham Accused Of "Overplaying His Hand" At Labour Party Conference
From selfies with young fans to policy speeches and pub karaoke, Andy Burnham was never far from the limelight at this year’s Labour’s party conference.
Where Are They Now? Former Labour MP Anna Turley on abuse and life post-Parliament
Political parties
By Georgina Bailey
Where Are They Now? Former Labour MP Anna Turley on abuse and life post-Parliament
“You can’t pick your era in politics,” says Anna Turley, former MP for Redcar.
Senior Labour MPs Celebrate The Return Of 'Mainstream' After Left Voices Sidelined
Political parties
Senior Labour MPs Celebrate The Return Of "Mainstream" After Left Voices Sidelined
Senior Labour MPs were celebrating the return of “mainstream” voices to the party after the left lost influence on key Labour party groups.
Bristol mayor Marvin Rees: Not one government minister called me about Bristol's Colston statue
Communities
By Georgina Bailey
Bristol mayor Marvin Rees: Not one government minister called me about Bristol's Colston statue
Marvin Rees is one of the most high-profile local mayors in the country – despite not covering a metro area. He talks to Georgina Bailey about Bristol’s tumultuous year and the future of the city’s governance
Dream Labour Manifesto: from the Right to Food to tackling corruption
Political parties
By Lord Blunkett, Dawn Butler MP, Ian Byrne MP and Margaret Hodge MP
Dream Labour Manifesto: from the Right to Food to tackling corruption
With the next general election as close as 20 months away, four Labour parliamentarians from across the party set out what they would like to see from a Labour policy platform
Labour's Andy McDonald Has Resigned From The Shadow Cabinet
Political parties
Labour's Andy McDonald Has Resigned From The Shadow Cabinet
Shadow Secretary of State for Employment Rights and Protections, Andy McDonald, has resigned from the shadow cabinet.
Matt Zarb-Cousin: don't look back in anger
Political parties
By Matt Zarb-Cousin
Matt Zarb-Cousin: don't look back in anger
The Labour leadership’s aversion to proposing any coherent alternative to government policy was once premised on their desire not to appear as though they were opposing for opposition’s sake. But while adopting this style was supposed to signal a return to “grown-up politics” it has instead failed on its own terms.
Baroness Smith: 2019 was 'rock bottom' for Labour
Political parties
By Noa Hoffman
Baroness Smith: 2019 was "rock bottom" for Labour
Baroness Smith of Basildon is something of a Labour Party legend.
Louise Haigh: a Labour MP to watch
Political parties
By Kate Proctor
Louise Haigh: a Labour MP to watch
At one of Louise Haigh’s infamous birthday parties pre-pandemic, one guest observed that when it came to Labour Party movers and shakers, “everyone was there”.
Conference is an opportunity to prove to Jewish members Labour has changed
Political parties
By Luisa Attfield
Conference is an opportunity to prove to Jewish members Labour has changed
The Labour Party has not been an easy place to be a Jewish member since 2015. I’ve lost track of the amount of anti-Semitism I’ve seen from Labour Party members online and in person. I’ve been abused online, gaslit and mocked for raising my concerns. The first Labour Party Conference I attended had me tearfully calling my mum as a result of an anti-Semitic incident.
We can build a fairer, greener and more secure future for Britain
Political parties
By Anneliese Dodds MP
We can build a fairer, greener and more secure future for Britain
The last 18 months have been a challenge like no other. Our way of life has been turned completely upside down, and people across the UK have made extraordinary sacrifices as we fought to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
Keir Starmer: We must persuade voters of the bright future Labour can deliver
Political parties
By Keir Starmer MP
Keir Starmer: We must persuade voters of the bright future Labour can deliver
The world of today poses major challenges for whoever is in government. As we emerge from the restrictions and devastation of the past 18 months, we must acknowledge and address the weaknesses and long-term inequalities exposed by the pandemic.
Five Big Battles To Watch For At Labour Party Conference
Political parties
Five Big Battles To Watch For At Labour Party Conference
Keir Starmer’s first in-person party conference since he was elected leader in 2020 hasn’t even begun and the party is already arguing about a number of explosive issues.
Peter Mandelson: If the Left want to block Starmer, they should leave the Labour party
Political parties
By Georgina Bailey
Peter Mandelson: If the Left want to block Starmer, they should leave the Labour party
Labour grandee, Lord Peter Mandelson, has either worked for or been a parliamentarian under seven party leaders. He talks to Georgina Bailey about why Keir Starmer can’t turn the clock back now
Giving MPs More Power In Labour Leadership Elections Will 'De-Corbynise' The Party, Insiders Say
Political parties
Giving MPs More Power In Labour Leadership Elections Will 'De-Corbynise' The Party, Insiders Say
Labour leadership is pushing to replace the ‘one member one vote’ (OMOV) system currently used during Labour Party leadership elections.
One-In-Five Food Orders Are Not Arriving At Restaurants And Hotels Because Of Labour Shortages
Brexit
One-In-Five Food Orders Are Not Arriving At Restaurants And Hotels Because Of Labour Shortages
Exclusive: Industry bosses have warned that hotels and restaurants are struggling to get hold of catering supplies, with one-in-five orders reportedly failing to turn up.
Mark Drakeford: 'The UK is a great insurance policy'
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
Mark Drakeford: "The UK is a great insurance policy"
Mark Drakeford is no fan of flag-waving unionism. Instead, Wales’ First Minister tells Georgina Bailey how the United Kingdom can thrive – not in spite of devolution but because of it.
Labour Accused Of 'Hypocrisy' And The Tories Of Leaving Businesses In 'Treacherous Limbo' Over Vaccine Passports
Coronavirus
Labour Accused Of "Hypocrisy" And The Tories Of Leaving Businesses In "Treacherous Limbo" Over Vaccine Passports
Labour has been accused of hypocrisy over vaccine passports for criticising them but continuing to insist people attending their party conference have proof they have been double jabbed or a negative test to get in.