Starmer's Shadow Cabinet Takes Shape for Election Fight
Sir Keir Starmer finalises his shadow cabinet with key appointments including Lucy Powell, Rachel Reeves and Lisa Nandy as Labour prepares for government.
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Labour vows no tax rises for working people
Shadow Cabinet Office Minister Lucy Powell commits Labour to no tax rises for working people while Rachel Reeves outlines fiscal strategy ahead of potential government.
Labour to impose VAT on private school fees
Shadow Education Secretary Lucy Powell confirms Labour will impose 20% VAT on private school fees, generating £1.6bn for state education while sparking fierce debate over educational choice and funding.
Francis Review: Rethinking Education for Uncertain Times
The landmark Francis curriculum review challenges traditional teaching methods and calls for an education system that prepares students for complexity, critical thinking, and rapid technological change in post-Brexit Britain.
Schools in Critical Funding Crisis, Warns Education Secretary
Bridget Phillipson reveals alarming state of school finances as Labour government inherits 'broken' education system, with urgent reforms planned to address crumbling infrastructure and teacher shortages.
Labour plans AI-focused curriculum overhaul for schools
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson unveils radical proposals to transform UK education, prioritising AI literacy and essential skills over outdated knowledge.
Parents get legal right to see sex education materials
The government is planning significant changes to relationship and sex education in schools, giving parents greater transparency and control over controversial curriculum content.
Australian kindergartens offer non-binary pronouns
Australian education department introduces radical new guidelines encouraging preschool children to explore non-binary pronouns, sparking heated debate among parents and educators.
Trump Plans Transgender Education Restrictions
The Trump administration proposes sweeping changes to sex education, limiting transgender topics in schools and redefining 'sex' as biological. Critics warn of dangerous consequences for LGBTQ+ youth.
Lucy Powell: Labour's hope to reconnect with voters
As Labour's government struggles to find its footing, newly elected Deputy Leader Lucy Powell emerges as a potential bridge to reconnect with voters and restore political momentum.
Labour MPs in £30k rental expenses scandal
Labour's new deputy leader Lucy Powell is among five landlord MPs charging taxpayers £30,000 annually to rent flats to colleagues, despite party's 2014 pledge to ban the practice. Exclusive investigation reveals Westminster's property claims controversy.
Lucy Powell's political comeback captured in cartoon
Political cartoonist Nicola Jennings captures Labour deputy leader Lucy Powell's Westminster comeback in a striking visual commentary on her renewed influence within the party.
Labour's NHS Rescue: Streeting & Powell Lead Overhaul
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting and Policy Coordinator Lucy Powell spearhead Labour's urgent mission to transform the struggling NHS, focusing on Hartlepool's healthcare challenges as a blueprint for national reform.
UK Homeschooling Surges 40% Post-Pandemic
New data reveals homeschooling in the UK has surged by over 40% since the pandemic, as parents cite concerns about bullying, mental health and educational quality.
Labour: Farage 'real danger' to UK security
Shadow minister Lucy Powell issues urgent alert about Nigel Farage's growing influence as Keir Starmer's government faces first major security challenge
Lucy Powell wins Labour deputy leader role
Manchester MP Lucy Powell triumphs in Labour's deputy leadership contest, marking a significant shift in the party's top team as Keir Starmer strengthens his frontbench.
Labour's Powell: Listen more to party members
In her first major speech as Labour's deputy leader, Lucy Powell calls for radical internal reforms to give party members greater influence over policy and direction.
Labour's strategy to counter Farage and Reform UK revealed
Shadow Leader Lucy Powell outlines Labour's aggressive campaign approach against Nigel Farage's Reform UK, warning of Conservative Party fragmentation and political realignment.
Lucy Powell Leads Labour Deputy Leadership Race
Shadow Education Secretary Lucy Powell is positioning herself as the leading candidate in Labour's deputy leadership race, creating internal tensions as Keir Starmer's party prepares for potential government.
Labour's Powell demands action on school absence crisis
Shadow Education Secretary Lucy Powell launches blistering critique of government failure to address soaring school absences, calling for immediate intervention to prevent 'lost generation' of students.
Labour's Powell attacks Tory 'privilege and chaos'
Shadow Culture Secretary Lucy Powell delivers powerful critique of Conservative 'privilege and chaos' while outlining Labour's vision for stable governance ahead of potential election victory.
Labour plans government overhaul if elected
Shadow minister Lucy Powell discloses Labour's comprehensive strategy to transform Whitehall and deliver immediate change if elected, moving beyond 'sticking plaster' solutions.
Lucy Powell rejects Labour deputy leader role under Starmer
Shadow Culture Secretary Lucy Powell rejects deputy leadership position in Starmer's cabinet, signalling potential internal tensions within Labour Party ahead of general election.
Lucy Powell rules out Labour deputy leader bid
Shadow Culture Secretary Lucy Powell confirms she won't challenge for Labour's deputy leadership amid growing speculation about Sir Keir Starmer's frontbench reshuffle plans.
Lucy Powell wins Manchester Central with increased majority
Shadow Culture Secretary Lucy Powell triumphs in Manchester Central with increased majority as Labour makes significant gains across the city in local elections.
Lucy Powell wins Labour deputy leadership
Manchester MP Lucy Powell triumphs in Labour's deputy leadership contest, positioning herself as a key unifying force within the party's new leadership team.
Labour in panic as Reform surge threatens election plans
Exclusive: Labour deputy leader Lucy Powell reveals deep concerns about Reform UK's growing influence as internal polling shows potential vote splitting catastrophe for Keir Starmer.
Labour blocks Lucy Powell's deputy leader bid
Former Cabinet Minister Lucy Powell faces rejection as Labour's deputy leader candidate amid internal party power struggles, dealing a significant blow to Sir Keir Starmer's authority.
Labour's Lucy Powell unveils plan to fix broken politics
Shadow Cabinet Office Minister Lucy Powell outlines Labour's radical constitutional reforms to fix Westminster's 'dysfunctional' system and restore public trust in politics.
Labour unveils ambitious education reform plans
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces sweeping reforms to transform England's education system, focusing on curriculum overhaul, teacher recruitment, and early years investment.
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