Josh Simons resigns as Cabinet Office minister amid investigation
MP for Makerfield and former director of Labour Together Josh Simons has resigned as a Cabinet Office minister.…
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MPs, trade union leaders and Labour-linked organisations have expressed their disappointment and anger following the party’s dismal result…
A gory night for Labour
So, let’s start with the good news – Reform UK does not have a new MP. Matt Goodwin…
‘SEND reforms are a crucial test of the opportunity mission’
Labour’s opportunity mission promised to break the link between a child’s class background and their future success. The…
Delivering in Government: your weekly round up of good news Labour stories
It was a busy week for the Labour government. While campaigning was underway in Gorton and Denton, departments…
Labour place third in Gorton and Denton by-election as Greens gain seat
Labour have been defeated in the Gorton and Denton by-election, losing to the Green Party who won with…
‘What Batley and Spen taught me about standing up to divisive politics’
The Batley and Spen by-election in July 2021 has been described as one of the most unpleasant of…
