Senior Labour figures Lucy Powell and Bridget Phillipson announce ambitious plans to devolve significant powers from Whitehall to local communities, marking a fundamental restructuring of British governance.
Dozens of Northern Ireland pupils face unprecedented daily international commutes as Derry primary schools reach capacity, highlighting critical education infrastructure failures.
Exclusive polling reveals nearly half of UK teachers plan to leave within five years amid workload pressures and government dissatisfaction, raising alarm bells for education sector.
Shadow Culture Secretary Lucy Powell confronted tough questions from Labour members during the deputy leadership hustings, addressing internal party democracy and election strategy concerns.
Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross calls for Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth's resignation amid mounting failures in Scotland's education system, citing declining standards and broken promises.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announces ambitious plan to send half of young people to university, reviving Tony Blair's education legacy while addressing Britain's skills gap.
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces radical Labour plan to abolish Ofsted, replace it with a new inspectorate, and tackle the teacher recruitment crisis with a major retention strategy.
Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell are positioned as the top contenders in the Labour deputy leader contest, signalling a potential shift in the party's future direction and internal dynamics.
Shadow minister Lucy Powell proposes a significant increase in gambling levies to fund the abolition of the controversial two-child benefit limit, setting the stage for a major Labour policy debate.
Exclusive: Shadow Cabinet ministers reveal plans for a major constitutional overhaul, abolishing the unelected Lords in favour of a new democratic chamber, as Labour prepares for government.
Shadow Education Secretary Lucy Powell vows to confront 'vested interests' and prioritise children's future over party politics in her radical plan for UK schools.
Labour's election campaign faces turmoil as two senior shadow ministers, Lucy Powell and Bridget Phillipson, resign after being barred from standing in Liverpool. The dramatic move exposes deep internal tensions and raises questions about Keir Starmer's l
Labour leader Keir Starmer has promoted key allies Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell in a strategic pre-election reshuffle, signalling a shift towards a more centrist, government-ready team.
Keir Starmer appoints Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson as Labour's new deputy leader, replacing Lucy Powell in a strategic reshuffle following the party's general election victory.
Shadow Culture Secretary Lucy Powell slams 'demeaning' and 'outdated' Westminster whispers suggesting she's merely a stand-in for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, calling for an end to sexist political discourse.
Exclusive: Senior Labour figures Lucy Powell and Andy Burnham are at the centre of a major party reshuffle, with Powell tipped for the deputy leadership and Burnham considering a dramatic return to Westminster politics.
Labour Deputy Leader Lucy Powell delivers a stark warning to Sir Keir Starmer, criticising the Prime Minister's series of 'unforced errors' and urging a major reset in political strategy ahead of the next general election.
Exclusive polling reveals a dramatic shift in Labour's internal dynamics as Lucy Powell emerges as the favoured deputy leader candidate, overshadowing Bridget Phillipson in a potential blow to Keir Starmer's preferred team structure.
Exclusive: Senior government ministers launch coordinated attack against Labour's deputy leadership contenders Angela Rayner and Lucy Powell in retaliation for Andy Burnham's criticism, revealing deepening political tensions in Westminster.
The battle to be Labour's next deputy leader is officially underway as Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell launch their campaigns with contrasting philosophies on the role's future.
Senior Labour MP Lucy Powell launches extraordinary attack on Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, exposing deep internal rifts over party strategy and leadership loyalty.
Shadow Culture Secretary Lucy Powell condemns 'demeaning and wrong' comments from Conservative MPs suggesting her promotion was due to gender, not merit, in fiery Commons clash.
Labour Leader Keir Starmer appoints Bridget Phillipson as Shadow Leader of the Commons and Lucy Powell as Shadow Commons Culture Secretary in a strategic pre-election reshuffle.
Shadow ministers Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell announce sweeping constitutional reforms to modernise British democracy, including abolishing the House of Lords and empowering local communities.
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Exclusive: Labour grandee Peter Mandelson delivers a stark warning to Keir Starmer's leadership, criticising the party's lack of bold policy and cautioning against excessive caution in the run-up to the general election.
Exclusive insight into the fierce battle for Labour's deputy leadership as Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell position themselves as key contenders to shape the party's future.
Labour's Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell announce comprehensive education reforms focusing on curriculum overhaul, teacher recruitment, and mental health support to prepare children for future challenges.
Labour's deputy leadership contest intensifies as Keir Starmer's preferred candidate Bridget Phillipson faces off against Andy Burnham-backed Lucy Powell. Exclusive insight into the battle shaping Labour's future.
The contest to become Labour's next deputy leader intensifies as Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell position themselves as key contenders, shaping the future of the party's top team.