Labour's Deputy Leadership Race: Candidates Confirmed
The contest to become Labour's next deputy leader is heating up. Get the full lowdown on the confirmed candidates, their platforms, and the critical timeline for this pivotal internal election.
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Labour's Rachel Reeves rejects wealth tax, contradicting Rayner
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves rules out implementing an unproven wealth tax, contradicting Labour Deputy Leader Angela Rayner and exposing a major split in the party's economic policy ahead of the election.
Bell Ribeiro-Addy Launches Bid for Labour Deputy Leader
Labour MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy announces a radical bid for deputy leader, promising to champion party democracy, grassroots voices, and a clear break from establishment politics.
UK spends billions on fossil fuel subsidies despite climate vows
A damning new study exposes how the UK government is spending billions in taxpayer money to subsidise fossil fuels, undermining its own net-zero commitments and global climate leadership.
Labour frontbenchers rebel against Starmer's Brexit approach
Shadow ministers Lucy Powell and Bridget Phillipson break ranks with Keir Starmer over EU negotiations, exposing deep internal divisions on Brexit strategy.
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
The Climate 100: UK's Top Environmental Leaders for 2024
Discover The Independent's definitive ranking of the 100 most powerful and impactful leaders in Britain's climate sector, from policymakers to green innovators shaping our sustainable future.
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.
Labour's deputy leadership race sparks internal democracy row
An internal Labour Party row erupts as the leadership is accused of sidelining its members in the deputy leadership contest, raising fears of a return to top-down control.
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.
Starmer appoints Ed Miliband as Shadow Energy Secretary
Labour Leader Keir Starmer has executed a significant shadow cabinet reshuffle, appointing former leader Ed Miliband as the new Shadow Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary. This strategic move signals a renewed focus on green energy and cost-of-living p
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
Labour's Louise Haigh challenges Starmer's leadership approach
Shadow Transport Secretary Louise Haigh delivers a stunning rebuke to Keir Starmer's leadership, demanding radical reform and a return to party democracy in explosive internal clash.
England faces flood threat while still in drought, warn forecasters
The Environment Agency issues a stark warning as forecasts predict potential autumn floods while the country remains in a state of drought, creating a paradoxical and dangerous weather scenario.
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.
Labour rebels launch 'Progressive Britain' to challenge Starmer
Exclusive: Influential Labour insiders form new centre-left network to push party towards traditional values, warning current direction risks electoral disaster.
Starmer's Crisis Reshuffle Amid 'Disastrous Start'
Sir Keir Starmer executes a dramatic cabinet reshuffle, ousting key ministers in a move allies call a recognition of Labour's 'disastrous' beginning. The shake-up comes amidst internal migration policy fury and with Nigel Farage waiting in the wings.
Race to Replace Angela Rayner as Deputy Labour Leader Begins
With Angela Rayner poised for a major Cabinet role, the race to succeed her as Labour's deputy leader heats up. Discover the key contenders and the political dynamics at play.
Report Urges Labour to Scrap Badger Cull for Vaccines
A bombshell government-commissioned report recommends ditching the controversial badger cull. The study, obtained by The Guardian, urges ministers to fast-track a cattle vaccine and new oral bait to combat bovine TB and prevent a potential zoonotic outbre
Labour's Fresh Crisis: Flag Row and Housing Policy Collapse
Exclusive analysis reveals how a leaked memo on flag displays and a deepening housing policy crisis threaten to derail Keir Starmer's premiership. Inside the turmoil shaking Westminster.
Green Party's New Leader Aims to Galvanise the UK Left
Exclusive analysis: As the Green Party appoints a bold new co-leader, we examine their strategy to reshape the UK's political landscape, challenge Labour from the left, and turn environmental urgency into electoral success.
Politicians underestimate UK public support for climate action
Groundbreaking research exposes a critical misjudgment by UK politicians who significantly underestimate public appetite for bold climate action, creating a damaging 'perception gap' hindering effective policy.
Zack Polanski Elected as New Green Party Leader
Zack Polanski takes the helm of the Green Party of England and Wales, promising a radical shift in strategy and a renewed challenge to the political establishment.
Reeves: Labour's £1.1bn childcare revolution
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces transformative Labour plan to fund nursery places for over 100,000 children, tackling Britain's childcare crisis head-on.
Labour overhauls asylum policy amid Reform UK poll surge
Exclusive: Labour faces mounting pressure as new polling shows Reform UK gaining ground. Lord Falconer reveals plans to end costly hotel use for asylum seekers, signalling a major policy shift.
Starmer faces backlash over Israel stance at Labour conference
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is embroiled in controversy after refusing to criticise Israel's actions in Gaza during a party conference event, leading to protests and internal party division.
Labour axes Jeremy Hunt's compulsory 9-5 school day policy
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's flagship policy to extend school days has been scrapped by Labour's Bridget Phillipson, who brands it 'unfunded' and 'unworkable' mere hours after the election.
Climate scientist wins seat next to Environment Minister on flight
Renewable energy leader Simon Holmes à Court secures a unique opportunity for climate expert Professor Lesley Hughes to confront Environment Minister Sussan Ley on a Qantas flight, in a bold move for climate action.
Trump EPA Accused of 'Staggering' Censorship of Scientists
A damning new investigation uncovers how Trump's Environmental Protection Agency systematically suppressed climate science and sidelined expert academics, raising profound concerns for US environmental policymaking.
Labour overtakes Tories on immigration in shock poll
Exclusive polling reveals Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party is gaining significant voter trust on immigration and law & order, traditionally Tory strongholds, signalling a major shift in British politics ahead of the next general election.
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