Labour Party (UK)

Starmer refuses to comment on Rayner’s tax affairs

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has refused to comment on whether the party has provided funding for tax or legal advice for his deputy Angela Rayner’s tax affairs. Mr Starmer said, “I have said I..

Labour calls for police probe into MP Mark Menzies

Police should investigate allegations an MP misused campaign funds, Labour has said. Mark Menzies lost the Conservative whip after claims emerged that he had used political donations to cover medical..

PM asked if he'd cut pensions or raise taxes to fund NI plan

Rishi Sunak has refused to explain how he intends to fund a £46bn plan to abolish National Insurance – during this week’s Prime Minister’s Questions. Despite being pressed multiple times by..

Starmer accuses PM of 'smearing a working class woman'

Keir Starmer has accused the prime minister of 'smearing a working class woman' as the two clashed during PMQs. The Labour leader accused ‘billionaire’ Rishi Sunak of using schemes for tax..

Dodds: Labour urges PM to de-escalate tension in Middle East

Labour Chair Anneliese Dodds says the party has urged the prime minister to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East, while ensuring there is restraint from Israel. She adds the Labour Party believes..

Labour leader calls for 'restraint' in Gaza

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has called for "restraint" in Gaza as he praised the action the government took over the weekend to defend Israel. It comes as Iran launched over 300 drones and missiles..

Labour calls for further sanctions on Iran after attack

Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy has called on the government to impose further sanctions on Iran following it's attack on Israel. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at..

Labour calls for urgent action on violence against women

Labour's Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has voiced her concern over the repeated attacks on women and girls, and called for a ten year mission to halve such violence supported by urgent reforms in..

Health Secretary criticses Angela Rayner's tax affairs

Health Secretary Victoria Atkins has questioned Labour's handing of deputy leader Angela Rayner's tax affairs, calling for transparency. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at..

Labour: Rayner issue blown out of all proportion by Tories

Shadow local government minister Jim McMahon describes the controversy around Angela Rayner as a "minor issue" that has been "blown up out of all proportion" by the Conservative Party in order "to be a..

Starmer: Nuclear deterrent is bedrock of defence policy

Sir Keir Starmer has outlined the importance of the UK’s nuclear deterrent in his plan for national security, aiming to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP. The commitment aligns with Chancellor..

Starmer has 'full confidence' in Rayner despite police probe

Sir Keir Starmer says Labour "welcomes" Greater Manchester Police's investigation into Angela Rayner and that he has "full confidence" in his deputy leader. The Labour leader says the police should now..

Shapps 'welcomes' police investigation into Rayner

Grant Shapps has accused Labour of "extraordinary" double-standards, as Greater Manchester Police announces it will investigate Angela Rayner over a house declaration. Labour's deputy leader is accused..

Labour backs nuclear deterrent as 'bedrock' of UK's security

The shadow armed forces minister says Labour has committed to raising defence spending by 2.5 percent of GDP "as resources allow". Luke Pollard adds that the move is to reflect "the threats the UK and..

NHS targets not being met, says Labour

Labour's Louise Haigh has rejected the news that NHS targets are being met. It comes as the health secretary revealed waiting lists have fallen for the fifth month in a row. "Waiting lists are still..

Rachel Reeves announces non-dom tax plan

Labour's Rachel Reeves has announced plans to crack down on tax avoidance. The shadow chancellor said Labour will ensure "that people who make Britain their home pay their fair share of tax here in..

Labour unveils plans to clamp down on tax dodgers

Labour's James Murray said a Labour government will close tax loopholes that allow the mega-rich to avoid paying tax. The Shadow Treasury Minister said Labour has "worked out new plans to how we will..

Starmer calls on govt to publish legal advice on Israel

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has reiterated calls for the government to publish advice on whether Israel is violating international law in Gaza as he says it is necessary for “appropriate action to..

Labour: Lord Cameron dodging scrutiny on Israel arms sales

Lord David Cameron has faced accusations of hiding from scrutiny amid questions about the UK’s arms sales to Israel. The Foreign Secretary’s Labour counterpart, David Lammy, has called for Lord..

Labour: People should listen to cyber advice to stay safe

Shadow work and pensions minister, Alison McGovern, suggests that ministers should listen and pay attention to advice on cyber security, after a second Conservative MP has claimed to have been targeted..

Ellie Reeves: William Wragg texting scam ‘concerning’

Labour’s deputy national campaign co-ordinator, Ellie Reeves, has described reports of explicit images and flirtatious messages being sent to MPs as part of an alleged sexting scam as “really..

UK Elections: Rishi Sunak's Tory Set To Face Historic Defeat, New Survey Reveals| Oneindia

Recent Survey predicts a grim outcome for the Conservative Party under Rishi Sunak, with Labour projected to secure 403 seats. This contrasts starkly with the Tories' anticipated decline to just 155..

Labour ‘concerned’ as British aid worker killed in Gaza

Pat McFadden, Labour’s national campaign co-ordinator says it is “obviously concerning” that aid workers have been killed in airstrikes in Gaza as “every life matters in this..

Labour attack government over shocking A&E figures

Labour have attacked the government accusing them of complacency after shocking figures suggested 250 people were dying needlessly each week due to long wait times. Nick Thomas-Symonds says if in..