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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

Minister denies emergency alert test was sabotaged

A Labour frontbencher has been forced to publicly deny allegations that the government's bungled national emergency alert test was deliberately missed or sabotaged, following accusations from Reform UK's Richard Tice.

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.

Starmer's Ruthless Cabinet Reshuffle Reshapes Labour

Prime Minister Keir Starmer executes a sweeping Cabinet reshuffle, ousting key figures and promoting allies in a decisive move to assert his authority and shape the future of the Labour government. Our in-depth look at the winners, the losers, and the str

David Lammy Appointed Deputy Prime Minister

In a dramatic Westminster shake-up, Foreign Secretary David Lammy has been named Deputy Prime Minister, cementing his position as the second most powerful figure in Sir Keir Starmer's government. The move signals a major consolidation of power for the key

Angela Rayner Resigns as Deputy Prime Minister

In a dramatic move, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has resigned from her position, sending shockwaves through Westminster and triggering a major government reshuffle.

Starmer's Cabinet: Rayner and Lammy Secure Top Roles

Sir Keir Starmer unveils his first major cabinet reshuffle, appointing Angela Rayner as Housing Secretary and David Lammy as Foreign Secretary in a bold move to define his new government's priorities.

Starmer Hails Rayner as 'Titan' at Miners' Gala

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer delivered a powerful tribute to his deputy Angela Rayner at the Durham Miners' Gala, praising her journey from care system to potential deputy prime minister in a major speech.

Rayner accuses Tories of 'class war' in fiery PMQs clash

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner launched a blistering attack on the Conservative government, accusing them of waging a 'class war' and failing working people during a fiery PMQs clash with Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch.

Starmer rejects Swinney's urgent summit demand

Prime Minister Keir Starmer dismisses Scottish First Minister John Swinney's demand for an immediate meeting on devolution, setting the stage for a clash over the future of the Union.

Angela Rayner Faces HMRC Tax Probe Over Council House Sale

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner faces mounting pressure as HMRC is urged to investigate her tax affairs over the sale of her former council house. Labour stands by her amid claims of a 'desperate smear campaign' by the Tories.

Rayner set for Deputy PM role in Starmer's cabinet

Labour leader Keir Starmer is poised to appoint Angela Rayner as Deputy Prime Minister and Rachel Reeves as Chancellor in a historic, gender-balanced top team, reshaping British politics.

Rayner's £40k Stamp Duty Scandal: Starmer Under Fire

Exclusive investigation reveals Deputy PM Angela Rayner's property tax controversy as PM Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure over her alleged £40,000 stamp duty avoidance. Full Westminster breakdown.

Starmer's Rayner Dilemma: Sack or Support Over Stamp Duty?

Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a critical test of his authority as a fresh investigation into Deputy PM Angela Rayner's past property tax affairs threatens to destabilise his new government. The 'beergate' saga returns, posing a major ethical and polit

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