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Slave Descendants in Brazil Demand Land Recognition

Descendants of runaway slaves in Brazil's Amazon demand land titles to protect their communities and the rainforest from illegal logging and agribusiness. Their fight is a key issue at the UN climate talks.

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.

Black Waterloo Veteran Identified After 200 Years

Groundbreaking historical research has identified a Black Waterloo veteran in an exceptionally rare painting, uncovering the remarkable story of a former slave who fought for Britain against Napoleon.

Nazi bunker converted to home fails to sell

A chilling piece of wartime history on Guernsey, originally constructed as a Nazi communications bunker using forced labour, has failed to find a buyer despite being converted into a unique three-bedroom property with a £1.7 million price tag.

eBay letters reveal UK families' slavery compensation

A remarkable collection of 19th-century correspondence, discovered in an online auction, exposes the direct financial benefits reaped by prominent UK families from slavery compensation, challenging long-held narratives and prompting calls for a national r

Marshall's RA show on Black enslavers challenges history

A major new exhibition by celebrated artist Kerry James Marshall at London's Royal Academy challenges conventional narratives by exploring the complex and often overlooked history of Black enslavers in America.

Brazilian 'Fritzl' Imprisoned Stepdaughter for 22 Years

A 61-year-old man in Brazil has been arrested after his stepdaughter escaped from 22 years of captivity, during which she was repeatedly raped and bore three of his children in a case bearing shocking similarities to the Austrian Fritzl case.

Labour Threatens Legal Action Against Zarah Sultana

Labour MP Zarah Sultana is threatened with legal action by the party after publicly demanding the reinstatement of former leader Jeremy Corbyn, igniting a fresh civil war within the party's ranks.

Sultana drops legal threat against Corbyn

Labour MP Zarah Sultana has withdrawn her legal claim against former leader Jeremy Corbyn, ending a bitter internal party feud that had threatened to erupt into a high-profile court battle.

Labour rift: Burnham blocks Gwynne from stepping aside

Explosive internal rift rocks Labour as Mayor Andy Burnham intervenes to prevent MP Andrew Gwynne from stepping aside, defying Keir Starmer's leadership and exposing deep factional divides within the party.

Labour Ministers Quit in Liverpool Selection Row

Labour's election campaign faces turmoil as two senior shadow ministers, Lucy Powell and Bridget Phillipson, resign after being barred from standing in Liverpool. The dramatic move exposes deep internal tensions and raises questions about Keir Starmer's l

Sultana's Fiery Plea to Starmer: 'Give Us Our Party Back'

Labour MP Zarah Sultana delivers a blistering attack on Keir Starmer's leadership, accusing him of purging the left and betraying the party's core values. In a defiant conference speech, she demands the return of a member-led Labour Party.

Labour Civil War: Starmer Ally Savages Burnham

Senior Labour MP Lucy Powell launches extraordinary attack on Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, exposing deep internal rifts over party strategy and leadership loyalty.

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.

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.

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

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