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Labour MP Accuses Starmer of Purging Left-Wing Members

Norwich South MP Clive Lewis launches a scathing attack on Keir Starmer's leadership, alleging a systematic purge of left-wing voices and comparing the party's internal culture to that under Peter Mandelson.

Starmer's Union Clash: Labour Faces TUC Revolt Over Policies

Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure from trade unions as his Labour government's pro-business shift sparks a dramatic confrontation at the TUC conference. Exclusive analysis of the growing rift within Britain's political landscape.

Labour's Deputy Leadership Race: Dark Horses Revealed

Exclusive analysis of the high-stakes race to become Labour's next Deputy Leader. Discover the key contenders, dark horses, and political dynamics shaping Keir Starmer's potential future government.

Starmer edited human rights manual, removing key protections

Exclusive investigation reveals how Sir Keir Starmer edited a crucial human rights manual while Director of Public Prosecutions, removing fundamental legal principles and watering down guidance on protest rights and police conduct.

Labour Plans Overhaul of Human Rights Interpretation

Exclusive: Attorney General Lord Hermer reveals Labour government is considering fundamental reforms to how Britain interprets European human rights laws, signalling potential constitutional shift.

Labour rift exposed: Starmer's team accused of freezing out Burnham

Explosive leaked WhatsApp messages reveal deepening tensions within Labour as Keir Starmer's inner circle is accused of sidelining prominent figures including Andy Burnham and Lucy Powell. Bridget Phillipson emerges as a central figure in the internal pow

Labour's Next Deputy Leader: The Race Begins

The contest to become the next Labour Deputy Leader is officially on. Discover the frontrunners, the key policy battlegrounds, and what it means for the future of Keir Starmer's government.

Senior Female Labour MPs Exit Deputy Leadership Race

The Labour Party's deputy leadership contest faces a major setback as several senior female MPs, including Lucy Powell and Bridget Phillipson, unexpectedly pull out, raising concerns over diversity and party direction.

Labour Deputy Leadership Race: Six Candidates Enter Contest

The Labour Party's deputy leadership contest is officially underway with six contenders vying for the position. Key figures including Angela Rayner and Richard Burgon have thrown their hats in the ring, setting the stage for a pivotal internal election th

Lords block government's controversial Bill of Rights

The government's plan to replace the Human Rights Act with a new Bill of Rights has been halted after the House of Lords refused to back it. Peers have sent the legislation back to the Commons, demanding significant changes.

US Union Membership Soars to Historic High

New government data reveals a dramatic surge in US union membership, reaching levels not seen in decades as workers across sectors mobilise for better pay and conditions.

Labour Civil War: Starmer and Rayner Face Left-Wing Fury

Sir Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner face a major rebellion from the Labour left after a controversial decision to block left-wing candidates from standing for Parliament, sparking accusations of a 'purge' and threatening party unity.

Unions Threaten Labour Funding Over Worker Rights

Unite leader Sharon Graham issues a stark warning to Keir Starmer, threatening to withdraw crucial union funding from Labour if the party waters down its New Deal for Working People.

Union Boss's Stark Warning to Starmer: Don't Betray Workers

Unite leader Sharon Graham delivers a bombshell warning to Keir Starmer, vowing to withhold support and funding if Labour backtracks on key pledges to workers. The future of the party's relationship with unions hangs in the balance.

NY halts Hyundai business over child labour scandal

New York Governor Kathy Hochul takes a stand against Hyundai's alleged use of child labour in its US supply chain, suspending all state business with the automotive giant pending a thorough investigation.

Rayner's Union Power Plan 'Breaches Human Rights'

Deputy Labour Leader Angela Rayner faces a major legal and political storm over her controversial 'New Deal for Working People'. Top human rights barristers warn her plan to strengthen union power could violate fundamental rights and cripple the UK econom

Starmer: Labour will block UK exit from ECHR

Sir Keir Starmer vows a Labour government will prevent the UK from leaving the European Convention on Human Rights, setting a clear battle line with the Conservatives on human rights law and immigration policy.

Ex-Minister: Labour Rights Plan Helps Foreign Criminals

Former Attorney General Sir Michael Ellis KC warns that Labour's plans to replace the Human Rights Act with a British Bill of Rights could create a 'lawyers' charter' and make it harder to deport dangerous asylum seekers, echoing Donald Trump's concerns.

UK human rights decline amid anti-Semitism surge

A damning report highlights worsening human rights in Britain, citing rising anti-Semitic violence under Labour and growing curbs on free speech. The findings echo concerns from Donald Trump's administration.

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