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19 hours ago

Angela Rayner backs mayoral calls for hotel 'tourist tax' despite hospitality sector concerns

Angela Rayner has supported calls for a local 'tourist tax' on hotel stays, a proposal backed by several Labour metro mayors aimed at funding infrastructure.
UK news
#cost-of-living
#diane-abbott
#government
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
UK politics

Treasury minister says headline' rate of income tax won't go up, in hint thresholds might be frozen in budget UK politics live

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
UK politics

Treasury minister says headline' rate of income tax won't go up, in hint thresholds might be frozen in budget UK politics live

#reproductive-rights
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Labour MPs challenge Richard Tice over Reform UK's plan to scrap green projects

The letter from nearly 60 Labour MPs challenges Richard Tice's assertion to abolish green energy contracts, emphasizing the need for understanding the economic impact of such actions.
UK politics
#voting-age
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Labour hugely outspent Conservatives in 2024 general election, figures show

Labour outspent the Conservatives significantly during the last general election, allocating over 30 million to their campaign compared to the Conservatives' 23 million. Advertising strategies included over 12 million on various platforms including Facebook and Snapchat.
UK politics
#sir-keir-starmer
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Jess Phillips says rebel MPs right to be punished for slagging off own government'

Jess Phillips addressed the issue of Labour MPs who were penalized for opposing welfare reforms. She stated their punishment was self-inflicted due to lack of party discipline.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Labour suspension doesn't mean I'm silenced, MP says

Rachel Maskell stated that her suspension from Labour was due to her advocacy for disability benefits, emphasizing that she was not a ringleader but sought to support her constituents.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Jess Phillips says Labour rebels should not be surprised by the action taken against them UK politics live

Keir Starmer removes Labour whip from four persistent rebel' MPs, with no public explanation provided as to why they faced punishment compared to others who voted against the party.
UK politics
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fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

United Ireland coming 'very soon', says Catherine Connolly as she launches Presidency campaign with bid to woo Sinn Fein

I think Northern Ireland is extremely important. I think we're going to have united Ireland very soon... The Good Friday Agreement has set the framework for that.
Left-wing politics
#wealth-tax
#northern-ireland
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Labour has not implemented a single animal welfare pledge, say campaigners

Campaigners have reported that Labour has failed to implement promised animal welfare policies in its first year, including bans on hunting trophies and foie gras.
Social justice
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

UK's largest union suspends Rayner's membership and accuses Labour of failing workers

Unite has suspended Angela Rayner's membership over the Birmingham bin strike, accusing the government of failing workers in a dispute impacting the Labour Party.
UK news
#economic-growth
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Vote system change for electing London mayor 'good news for Labour but makes victory harder for Tories and Reform'

London's mayoral election system will change from first past the post to a supplementary vote system, affecting future election outcomes.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Why is Labour so afraid to admit that we must tax the rich to help the poor? | Andy Beckett

Labour's founding goal was to promote redistribution from the rich to the working class.
UK politics
#welfare-reform
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Weaker building regulations could destroy 215,000 hectares of nature in England, analysis shows

The planned weakening of environmental regulations for small housebuilders could allow for the construction on an area larger than the Yorkshire Dales without ensuring biodiversity restoration.
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Government's watered-down benefits bill clears Commons

The Universal Credit Bill is expected to be classed as a money bill, meaning it could become law after one month, with or without the approval of the House of Lords.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Labour MPs alarmed by rise in sponsored events arranged by party

Labour MPs are alarmed by corporate receptions arranged by the party, with concerns about conflicts of interest. Invitations are sent directly from the PLP office, raising ethical questions.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

To those who question what Labour stands for look at Best Start. It will change Britain's future | Polly Toynbee

Labour's identity and purpose is captured in Best Start's view of what makes children thrive.
UK politics
#public-opinion
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Labour vows to protect Sure Start-type system from any future Reform assault

Labour pledges to create an integrated network of family hubs that would be so popular and entrenched that no future government could dismantle it. This initiative will build on the legacy of Sure Start and aims to close the attainment gap between poorer and richer children.
UK politics
#politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago
UK politics

MP, minister, mum: Miatta Fahnbulleh's rollercoaster year

Miatta Fahnbulleh exemplifies a new generation of politicians aiming to drive change through public policy after her election as MP in 2024.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
UK news

Welfare U-turn to Corbyn comeback: Your Labour questions answered

Keir Starmer's leadership faces challenges from economic pressures, tax rises, and discontent among Labour's left.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Scrapping two-child benefit cap may be harder after welfare U-turn, minister says

Phillipson indicated that the backbench rebellion limiting welfare savings has diminished the likelihood of removing the two-child benefit cap, complicating future policy decisions.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Labour might be down, but it's not necessarily out - voters reflect on a year in power

The overwhelming sense among Labour's voters is one of disappointment, with critiques centered around unmet expectations and a perceived failure to connect with public needs.
US politics
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

Labour needs to face down Farage, says Rejoin EU Party - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The commission has blocked British access to the PEM - a step which would markedly reduce trade frictions in some of our key supply chains for products such as fruit and veg.
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