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Labour Rebellion Over Starmer's Foreign Aid Stance

Sir Keir Starmer confronts a significant internal Labour Party revolt over his refusal to commit to reinstating the UK's 0.7% foreign aid budget, exposing a deep rift with his own MPs and backbenchers.

1980s Miners Return to Picket Line in Historic Protest

Forty years after the bitter strikes that defined an era, former miners and their families have returned to the picket line in a powerful protest against the controversial 'Museum of the North' project at the National Coal Mining Museum in West Yorkshire.

Union Barons Declare War on Starmer's Labour

Sir Keir Starmer's authority is crumbling as militant union bosses, emboldened by Labour's election victory, prepare a crippling wave of strikes that threatens to plunge Britain into chaos and break the Prime Minister's premiership.

Sultana: Starmer Is "Purging Socialists" from Labour

Labour MP Zarah Sultana launches a blistering attack on Keir Starmer's leadership, claiming the party is 'purging socialists' and abandoning the principles of the Corbyn era to court the right-wing press.

Diane Abbott's Fiery Plea: 'Take Back Your Party'

Veteran Labour MP Diane Abbott delivers a scathing indictment of the party's current direction, urging members to reclaim its soul from the 'top-down, control-freak' leadership in a powerful op-ed.

Labour MSP suspended after indecent images charges

Scottish Labour politician Colin Smyth has been suspended from the party following his arrest and subsequent charging in connection with alleged indecent images. The South Scotland MSP was apprehended by Police Scotland and released on an undertaking to a

Andy Burnham: Labour's Northern Hope

Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is being hailed as Labour's potential saviour in the North, as tensions with Keir Starmer's leadership grow. Could he be the key to reviving the party's fortunes?

Victoria softens protest laws after backlash

The Victorian government is set to dilute its controversial anti-protest legislation following fierce opposition from human rights groups and trade unions, marking a significant climbdown.

Starmer faces backlash over £28bn green pledge U-turn

Labour leader Keir Starmer has been sent an urgent letter by MPs demanding clarity on his controversial decision to scrap the party’s flagship £28bn green investment pledge. Backbenchers express frustration over mixed messaging and policy confusion.

Labour's Smith & Cooper campaign in Malvern

Prominent Labour figures Jacqui Smith and Yvette Cooper visited Malvern to bolster local campaign efforts, emphasising the party's commitment to key policies under Keir Starmer's leadership.

Scottish Labour criticised over Netanyahu meeting

Scottish Labour has sparked controversy after meeting with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, drawing criticism from within the party and beyond. Keir Starmer's leadership is under scrutiny as tensions rise.

Corbyn: Labour Can't Silence the Left

Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has issued a stark warning to the current leadership, accusing them of sidelining left-wing voices. The rift deepens as MPs like Zarah Sultana and Rachel Reeves clash over the party's direction.

Labour MPs demand Corbyn's expulsion

Labour MPs, including Rachel Reeves and Zarah Sultana, call for Jeremy Corbyn's expulsion following controversial remarks, deepening internal party divisions.

Starmer faces Labour revolt over Palestine policy

Labour leader Keir Starmer is under fire from both MPs and activists as his stance on recognising a Palestinian state sparks controversy. With tensions rising within the party, could this issue derail Labour's unity ahead of the next election?

Labour's Reynolds denies anti-business claims

Labour's Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds refutes claims that the party is anti-business, highlighting pro-growth policies and collaboration with industry leaders.

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