New Burnham Government Cuts Bristol Energy Bills
Households across the UK will benefit from immediate action to help with electricity bills this winter, after Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a tax...
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Connor Naismith MP welcomes VAT cut for electricity bills
Connor Naismith MP has welcomed the government’s decision to take VAT off domestic electricity bills from 1 October, describing it as immediate action to...
Polly Billington MP responds to Southern Water fraud charges
Polly Billington MP has welcomed Environment Agency enforcement action after four former Southern Water employees — including the former chief executive — were charged...
Council urged to bring empty homes back into use through council ownership
North East Lincolnshire Council should explore buying long-term empty homes and turning them into high-quality, affordable housing for local people, under new proposals from...
Rochdale MP Paul Waugh Appointed Education Minister
Paul Waugh, the Labour and Co-operative MP for Rochdale, has been appointed by Prime Minister Andy Burnham as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the...
Andy Burnham Unveils New Cabinet to Drive Labour’s Vision for Britain
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has unveiled his first Cabinet, assembling an experienced and talented team to deliver Labour’s programme for government and begin what...
Andy Burnham Delivers Visionary First Speech as Prime Minister and Announces Strong New Cabinet
London, 20 July 2026 — In his first address outside 10 Downing Street today, new Prime Minister Andy Burnham set out an ambitious agenda...
Turning the Tide: Why Andy Burnham’s Leadership Offers Britain a New Beginning
By Cllr Ibrahim Dogus As Andy Burnham enters Downing Street as Prime Minister, Britain stands at a pivotal moment. After years in which many...
Labour MP Alex Sobel Leads Push for £1 Million Cap on Political Donations
By Labour Home Staff | 18 July 2026 Labour MP Alex Sobel has renewed calls for major reform of political funding by tabling an...
Andy Burnham Elected Leader of the Labour Party
London – Andy Burnham has been elected Leader of the Labour Party, describing it as “the honour of my life.” In a powerful statement...
Andy Burnham: From Northern Roots to Labour Leader – The Man Seeking to Rewire Britain
By Labour Home Staff | 16 July 2026 For the first time in almost a decade, a leader forged not in Westminster alone but...
Former Southport Liberal Democrat councillor joins Labour as Burnham's vision gains momentum
Patrick Hurley MP has welcomed former Meols councillor Gareth Lloyd-Johnson to the Labour Party, describing his decision as further evidence that Andy Burnham’s leadership...
Labour MPs Welcome New Rules to Ban Nuisance Fireworks
By Labour Home | 16 July 2026 Labour MPs have welcomed the Government’s announcement of new rules to ban nuisance fireworks, describing the move...
The Breakdancing MP Amanda Martin MP in conversation with Suzy Stride
In this episode of the LabourHome Podcast Series, Suzy Stride speaks with Amanda Martin MP, the Breakdancing MP. Listen to Episode 9 below! Watch...
Sarah Coombes MP Secures Government Crackdown on Illegal ‘Ghost Plates’ in Major Road Safety Victory
Labour MP Sarah Coombes has secured a major victory in her campaign against illegal “ghost number plates”, after the Government announced a crackdown as...
Labour MPs Step Up Pressure for Radical Council Tax Reform as Support Grows Across Party
A growing group of Labour MPs is urging the Government to launch a fundamental overhaul of England’s property tax system, arguing that council tax...
Hillsborough Law Clears Commons in Historic Victory for the 97 as Andy Burnham Hails “A Rewiring of the State”
By Labour Home | 14 July 2026 In deeply emotional scenes in the House of Commons, MPs have unanimously approved the remaining stages of...
Crewe & Nantwich MP celebrates local taskforce shutting down rogue shops in “Operation Snips”
Crewe & Nantwich MP Connor Naismith has welcomed the results of Operation Snips, a joint enforcement operation that led to closure orders on four...
Dr Yara Thomas appointed Technical Manager at AIC
The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has appointed Dr Yara Thomas as Technical Manager, bringing extensive experience in food and feed regulation, policy development and...
Andy Burnham Secures 322 Labour MP Nominations as Broad Coalition of Support Builds Ahead of Leadership Vote
Andy Burnham has secured the backing of 322 Labour MPs in the Labour Party's leadership nomination process, placing him firmly on course to become...
Once Costs Rise, They Rarely Come Down: Why Britain Must Break the Cost Ratchet
Britain has developed an economic habit that almost everyone recognises but too few politicians talk about. Once prices go up, they rarely come back...
Labour General Secretary Hollie Ridley announces she will step down after Conference
Hollie Ridley, General Secretary of the Labour Party, has announced that she will be stepping down from the role following this year's Conference in...
Nottinghamshire households to benefit from cheaper flood insurance under Flood Re reforms
Households across Nottinghamshire will benefit from fairer and more affordable flood insurance following reforms to the Flood Re scheme, with lower premiums and new...
Leicester student scoops prestigious award
Press release issued by University of Leicester press office 2 July 2026 Leicester student scoops prestigious award A Leicester medical student’s fledgling startup has...
Grimsby shortlisted for UK Town of Culture
Grimsby has taken a major step towards becoming the UK’s next Town of Culture after being officially shortlisted for the inaugural award. The announcement...