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Manchester Central MP Lucy Powell Elected Labour Deputy Leader

Manchester Central MP Lucy Powell Elected Labour Deputy Leader

Lucy Powell has been elected as Labour deputy leader after a vote among Party members and trade union affiliates.
British government recognises the State of Palestine

British government recognises the State of Palestine

In a landmark moment, Keir Starmer announces that the UK will begin the process of recognising a Palestinian state
Three dead after stabbing at Manchester synagogue

Three dead after stabbing at Manchester synagogue

This morning, police officers and paramedics were called to Crumpsall, Greater Manchester following an attack on a synagogue in Greater Manchester. Events are still unfolding, so this article may not be fully up-to-date.
Recognition of Palestine and condemnation of Israel and Hamas: empty words or action?

Recognition of Palestine and condemnation of Israel and Hamas: empty words or action?

As Western states recognise Palestine and both Western and Arab increase their criticisms of both Israel and Hamas, will it amount to much?
Runcorn by-election: warning bells ring for Labour

Runcorn by-election: warning bells ring for Labour

By-election win for Reform places more pressure on Keir Starmer and the Labour Party
The return of Labour’s hostile environment

The return of Labour’s hostile environment

Why Labour’s punitive proposed welfare cuts are indicative of a bleak future for the UK’s disabled population
A moment of shame: Labour announce new immigration policy

A moment of shame: Labour announce new immigration policy

How recent Labour policy on immigration could impact debate and the shape of British politics
Budget 2024: Reactions and analyses

Budget 2024: Reactions and analyses

In a key moment for the government, Rachel Reeves has laid out Labour’s plan for the public finances. Our writers react to and analyse her plans
Why was Sue Gray shown the door?

Why was Sue Gray shown the door?

Sue Gray has resigned after a year of being top dog in Starmer’s close circle – why does this matter to us and what does it say about the current state of the Labour government?
Starmer attempts to bring optimism to first party conference speech as PM

Starmer attempts to bring optimism to first party conference speech as PM

As Starmer attempts to deliver on his campaign promises, his first party conference speech as PM had a few memorable and unexpected moments
Lessons from discontent: What Keir Starmer must learn from the August riots

Lessons from discontent: What Keir Starmer must learn from the August riots

What Keir Starmer must learn from the August riots about immigration debates and the use of social media
If Labour wants to regain trust, they must stick to their reformist roots

If Labour wants to regain trust, they must stick to their reformist roots

While heeding the lessons of Tory failure and chaos, Keir Starmer must grasp the reins of a chaos-driven Parliament and lead it through the ideals of progress and reform
A year of elections: Has politics turned into a joke?

A year of elections: Has politics turned into a joke?

Prepare for a whirlwind year filled with elections. Yet, amidst the political frenzy, are young people becoming increasingly disillusioned with politicians?
Four E’s, yet none for Excitement: The problem with Hunt’s Vision

Four E’s, yet none for Excitement: The problem with Hunt’s Vision

Hunt’s vision for the economy may sound exciting, but his views are unlikely to materialise in practice
A moment for reflection and reconstruction: Liz leaves, Sunak starts

A moment for reflection and reconstruction: Liz leaves, Sunak starts

The tumultuous end of Liz Truss’ brief premiership, and the unmandated start of Rishi Sunak’s gives us a moment for reflection and reconstruction in British politics
Will the Conservatives’ Hubris be their downfall?

Will the Conservatives’ Hubris be their downfall?

Has the Conservatives’ election-winning success over the past decade led to a sense of hubris and complacency?
Drama for Starmer: Does the Labour party have what it takes?

Drama for Starmer: Does the Labour party have what it takes?

Two years before the next general election and battling factionalism, reports of transphobia, and the Forde report, does the Labour Party have what it takes?
Dear Keir – give us nationalisation, not factionalisation

Dear Keir – give us nationalisation, not factionalisation

Instead of punishing the left and backing transphobes, Keir Starmer should be uniting the Labour Party behind the popular policy of nationalisation
Out of the frying pan into the fire: Who could replace BoJo?

Out of the frying pan into the fire: Who could replace BoJo?

Boris Johnson’s premiership is as tenuous as ever – but any replacement would spell the return of Thatcherism
Conservatives in Manchester: What’s the story with the Tories?

Conservatives in Manchester: What’s the story with the Tories?

Yes, the Conservative Party Conference was a joke – but Tory rule is anything but funny.