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Ready or not: Keir's rivals flounder
2+ hour, 16+ min ago (141+ words) Two of Westminster's best-connected journalists Anne Mc Elvoy and Sam Coates bring you everything you need to know about British politics. With days until the local and national elections " amid some grim polling projections " are Labour facing a double-edged threat…...
S'nchez: We need urgent action on housing
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (567+ words) The true measure of our union must be demonstrated by ensuring every person can live with dignity and have a place to call home. Pedro S'nchez is the prime minister of Spain. In the face of this attack, Europe stands…...
Bridget Phillipson calls out "insulting" campaign of deputy leadership rival
7+ mon, 4+ day ago (405+ words) Tuesday, the penultimate day of Labour conference, saw the two senior party figures call out each other's campaigns. The deputy leadership hustings will take place on Wednesday. Powell, who was sacked by Prime Minister Keir Starmer earlier this month, had…...
Keir Starmer takes aim at Reform with plea to working class voters in conference speech
7+ mon, 5+ day ago (604+ words) U. K. leader makes a direct plea to working-class communities to reject Nigel Farage's "politics of grievance" and back a modern version of patriotism. LIVERPOOL, England " U. K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Tuesday that he will "fight with every breath" he has to…...
Lucy Powell calls out "ill-advised" social media comments from deputy leadership rival, Bridget Phillipson
7+ mon, 4+ day ago (381+ words) Liverpool, England " Lucy Powell has called out an "ill-advised" social media post by her Labour leadership rival, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, which appeared to suggest she is sowing "division" amongst the party. Speaking at the POLITICO Pub at Labour conference…...
Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell to compete to be UK Labour's deputy leader
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (331+ words) The education secretary faces a challenge from the former cabinet minister in the bruising contest to replace Angela Rayner. LONDON " U. K. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson will face the recently sacked Lucy Powell in the contest to be deputy leader of the…...
British man arrested after car drives into Liverpool fans at trophy parade
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (226+ words) U. K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the scenes as "appalling." A man was arrested after a car hit several people who were in Liverpool city center to celebrate their football club's Premier League win. The incident happened just after 6 p. m. on Monday,…...