Baggy Shanker welcomes new powers to tackle vape and gambling shops on Derby high streets
Labour MP Baggy Shanker has welcomed new government plans to give councils and communities greater powers over the spread of vape shops, betting premises...
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TUC chief Paul Nowak backs Labour action on zero-hours contracts and says Burnham is ‘making strides’
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak has praised Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s early progress in government and backed Labour’s action on exploitative zero-hours contracts, in...
James Frith backs new powers to give communities greater control over high streets
James Frith has backed new powers to give communities greater control over high streets, arguing that local people should have a stronger say over...
Jeevun Sandher: Cutting energy bills will help bring down inflation and interest rates
Labour MP Dr Jeevun Sandher has said cutting energy bills will help bring down inflation and interest rates, arguing that the Government’s cost-of-living measures...
Darren Jones: Stronger partnership with Europe means a stronger Britain
Darren Jones has said a stronger partnership with Europe means a stronger Britain, as the Government continues its reset of relations with European partners...
Matt Turmaine MP welcomes Labour cost-of-living measures including £2 bus fares and electricity VAT cut
Labour MP Matt Turmaine has welcomed a package of Government measures aimed at easing the cost of living, including a £2 cap on bus...
Stephen Doughty vows UK will continue to stand with Afghan women and girls five years after Taliban takeover
Labour MP Stephen Doughty has reaffirmed Britain’s support for the women and girls of Afghanistan, five years after the Taliban returned to power, condemning...
UK must keep more young people in education to tackle NEET challenge, Resolution Foundation says
Countries with lower rates of young people not in education, employment or training than the UK achieve this largely by keeping more young people...
Labour MPs call for 'bold change' in Burnham's first 100 days
Labour MPs Neil Duncan-Jordan and Chris Hinchliff have called for “bold change” during Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s first 100 days in Downing Street, as...
Ed Miliband sends condolences following devastating earthquake in Indonesia
Ed Miliband has expressed his condolences to those affected by a devastating earthquake in Indonesia, as British nationals in the region are urged to...
UKHospitality steps up campaign for VAT cut to 10% as sector calls for Government action
UKHospitality has stepped up its campaign for the Government to reduce VAT for the hospitality sector to 10%, arguing that businesses across Britain’s high...
Tracy Brabin welcomes temporary disposable barbecue ban amid wildfire risk
West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin has welcomed a temporary ban on disposable barbecues as hot and dry conditions continue to increase the threat of...
Michael Shanks backs Michael Marra for Scottish Labour leader
Labour MP Michael Shanks has endorsed Michael Marra in the contest to become the next leader of Scottish Labour, describing him as an experienced...
FBU calls for 5,000 more firefighters as Steve Wright raises wildfire resilience with Angela Rayner
Fire Brigades Union general secretary Steve Wright has called for greater investment in fire and rescue services, including 5,000 additional firefighters, after holding talks...
John Healey joins Young Labour campaign for John Roberts ahead of Penistone East by-election
Chancellor John Healey joined Young Labour activists campaigning for John Roberts ahead of Thursday’s Penistone East by-election, as Labour stepped up its activity in...
Burnham and Stephen Morgan meet Cornwall farmers as Government unveils drought support
Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Farming Minister Stephen Morgan MP have met farmers in Cornwall affected by one of the driest summers in recent...
Louise Haigh Praises Firefighters Tackling Sheffield Wildfires Amid Heatwave
Labour MP Louise Haigh has praised firefighters working under intense pressure to tackle wildfires across Sheffield, warning that anyone found to have started fires...
Sadiq Khan Condemns ‘Public Hounding and Campaign of Abuse’ Following Death of Professor Jason Arday
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has said Professor Jason Arday faced an “unacceptable public hounding and campaign of abuse” as political and academic figures...
Feryal Clark MP Welcomes £343m Labour Investment in New Mental Health Services
Labour MP Feryal Clark has welcomed the Government’s £343 million investment in a major expansion of community and emergency mental health services across England,...
New Emergency Department and Urgent Treatment Centre Set to Open at Northampton General Hospital
A new Emergency Department and Urgent Treatment Centre at Northampton General Hospital is set to open within weeks, in what Labour MP Lucy Rigby...
Labour MP Welcomes PM Support for Farmers Facing Falling Yields and Earlier Harvests
Labour MP Kanishka Narayan has welcomed support from Prime Minister Andy Burnham for farmers in England as agricultural communities face lower yields, earlier harvests...
Burnham Pledges to Put Small Businesses at Heart of Government’s Growth Plans
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to build a new partnership with Britain’s small businesses, declaring that local firms are the “beating heart” of...
Dan Carden MP Backs Labour’s ‘Buy British’ Push to Create Skilled Jobs and Strengthen Local Supply Chains
Labour MP Dan Carden has welcomed the Government’s drive to use public spending to support British jobs, skills and domestic supply chains, arguing that...
Dawn Butler MP Hails Scrapping of ‘Aim to Permit’ Rule as Win for High Streets
Labour MP Dawn Butler has welcomed moves to scrap the controversial “aim to permit” approach to gambling premises, saying the change will give communities...
Torsten Bell MP Hails UK Economy’s Resilience as GDP Grows 0.4%
Labour MP Torsten Bell has welcomed fresh economic figures showing the UK economy grew by 0.4% in the second quarter of 2026, arguing that...