Paul Waugh Welcomes New Young Futures Hub for Rochdale
Labour and Co-operative MP for Rochdale Paul Waugh has welcomed news that the town will get a new Young Futures Hub, bringing mental health...
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Paul Waugh Takes Questions at Commons Despatch Box for First Time
Labour and Co-operative MP for Rochdale Paul Waugh has taken questions at the Commons despatch box for the first time — the first time...
Lucy Powell Says Schools Must Not Require Hijab as Uniform
Labour deputy leader and Education Secretary Lucy Powell has said it is not acceptable for schools to require young girls to wear the hijab...
Lucy Rigby Opens UK's 250th Banking Hub as Labour Pushes Ahead With Financial Inclusion Pledge
Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby has opened the UK's 250th banking hub in Chepstow, marking another milestone in Labour's commitment to protect...
Labour MPs Press for Ceasefire and Stronger International Action on Sudan
Labour MPs have called for an immediate ceasefire, improved humanitarian access and stronger international action during a dedicated Westminster Hall debate on the conflict...
Michael Marra Elected New Leader of Scottish Labour
Michael Marra has been elected leader of the Scottish Labour Party, defeating Joe Fagan in a membership ballot and taking over from Anas Sarwar...
Lucy Powell Congratulates Michael Marra and Calls for 'Strong and United' Scottish Labour
Labour deputy leader Lucy Powell has congratulated Michael Marra on his election as Scottish Labour leader and called for the party to unite behind...
Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi Highlights Greenland's Strategic Importance as Defence Committee Examines High North Security
Labour MP Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi has highlighted the growing strategic importance of Greenland and the wider Arctic as the House of Commons Defence Committee...
Heidi Alexander Welcomes Chiltern Railways Return to Public Ownership as Labour Pushes Ahead With Rail Reform
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has welcomed Chiltern Railways' return to public ownership, saying the move will allow the Government to focus more directly on...
Baggy Shanker Welcomes £20m Pride in Place Investment for New Normanton
Labour MP Baggy Shanker has welcomed £20 million of long-term government investment for New Normanton in Derby South, saying local residents will be at...
Nesil Caliskan Presses Government to Keep Up Diplomatic Push for Sudan Ceasefire
Labour MP Nesil Caliskan has called on the Government to continue diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire in Sudan, warning that the country's civil...
Lord John Mann Challenges Tom Watson Over Palantir Job and House of Lords Role
Labour peer Lord John Mann has challenged whether former deputy leader Tom Watson — now Lord Watson of Wyre Forest — should be able...
OEUK Warns UK Risks Losing Jobs and Energy Security Without Homegrown Production Push
Offshore Energies UK has warned that the UK risks losing a multi-billion-pound economic opportunity, with investment, jobs and energy security at stake, according to...
Wes Streeting Welcomes NATO Chief to London as UK Backs ‘Stronger Britain in a Stronger Europe’
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has welcomed NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to London, as Britain set out its backing for a stronger European contribution...
Bambos Charalambous Demands Action After Investigation Into Alleged Housing Corruption in Enfield
Labour MP Bambos Charalambous has called for corruption in public office to be “stamped out” after reports that Enfield Council is investigating allegations involving...
UNISON Uses TUC Congress to Press for Better Public Services, Fairer Work and End to Outsourcing
UNISON used this week’s TUC Congress in Brighton to press Labour for better public services, fairer work and an end to outsourcing — setting...
Fleur Anderson Says Heathrow Expansion 'Doesn't Add Up' After Climate Advisers Warn of Higher Costs and Emissions
Labour MP Fleur Anderson has renewed her opposition to a third runway at Heathrow after the Climate Change Committee warned that expansion is not...
Joe Fortune Elected by Labour NEC as Party's New General Secretary
Labour’s National Executive Committee has elected Joe Fortune as the party’s next General Secretary, succeeding Hollie Ridley. Joe Fortune, General Secretary of the Co-operative...
Jonathan Reynolds Hails £500m McLaren Investment as 'Massive Vote of Confidence' in British Manufacturing
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has welcomed a £500 million investment by McLaren Automotive as a “massive vote of confidence” in British manufacturing, saying the...
Independent Retailers Urge Healey to Put Small Shops at Heart of Budget
Independent retailers have urged Chancellor John Healey to put small shops at the heart of his first Budget, with Federation of Independent Retailers (the...
Equity Welcomes Welsh Arts Investment but Warns Workforce Still Needs a Funded Strategy
Equity, the performing arts and entertainment union, has welcomed this week’s boost to the Welsh culture sector — including a 30% cut in business...
Worcester Council Leader Welcomes £1.3m Boost to Tackle Rough Sleeping
Worcester City Council has secured £1.3 million over three years to support people in the city who are sleeping rough or at risk of...
York Labour Councillors Call for National Solution on Adult Social Care as Demand Soars
York Labour councillors are pressing for a long-term national solution on adult social care, with a motion due before a meeting of all City...
Chi Onwurah Presses Government for AI Legislation as Experts Warn Current Rules Remain Fragmented
Labour MP Dame Chi Onwurah has renewed her call for the Government to bring forward legislation governing artificial intelligence, arguing that regulation must protect...
Labour MPs Warn Home Office Over 'Harsh' Ankara Agreement Visa Decisions Affecting Turkish Businesspeople
Three Labour MPs have raised serious concerns with the Home Office over the treatment of Turkish businesspeople applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain under...