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Labour insists its policies will be fully funded Shadow science secretary Peter Kyle has insisted every one of Labour's policies will be “fully costed and fully funded” after Chancellor Jeremy Hunt accused Labour of resorting to "playground.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:37Published 3 days ago

Starmer emphasises AI regulation to safeguard jobs Labour Party Leader Keir Starmer highlights the potential of AI while stressing the need for regulation to mitigate risks and manage job changes. "I do think it's got huge potential," he stated, noting.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:39Published 4 days ago

Starmer channels Blair & Miliband to launch election pledges Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled a pledge card with six "first steps" the Labour Party would take if it were to form a government after the next general election. The steps include measures to invest in.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:57Published 4 days ago

Government unconvinced by Starmer’s ‘16th relaunch’ Conservative Party chairman Richard Holden downplayed Labour’s key election campaign as being “Keir Starmer’s sixteenth relaunch in a few months.” Responding to Sir Keir Starmer’s speech, in.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:53Published 4 days ago

Starmer launches Labour’s election doorstep offer to voters Sir Keir Starmer launches Labour’s doorstep offer to voters ahead of the general election, with a set of “first steps” for government. In a launch event at a potential electoral battleground in.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:21Published 4 days ago

Labour: There will be investment for our election pledges Labour's Pat McFadden insists investment will be made available for their six pledges which will be presented today in a speech, as Sir Keir Starmer launches Labour’s doorstep offer to voters ahead.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:47Published 4 days ago

Starmer tells Sunak to fix "chaos" facing prisons Opening Prime Minister’s Questions, the Labour leader said Rishi Sunak's focus should be on the "chaos" facing prisons. Sir Keir Starmer said: After 14 years of Tory government, the prison system is.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:44Published 5 days ago

Labour: Govt have ‘comprehensively failed’ on knife crime Labour shadow minister Nick Thomas-Symonds accuses the government of failing "comprehensively" to tackle knife crime, citing the rising cases of stabbings since 2015. Mr Thomas-Symonds says Labour.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:26Published 5 days ago

Starmer pledges commitment to national security Sir Keir Starmer has fought back after Rishi Sunak today warned the Labour leader "can't be trusted" to "keep Britain safe", with the risk of nuclear war the highest since the 1960s. Speaking in the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:53Published 1 week ago

Elphicke defection shows country is 'crying out for change' Labour's Catherine McKinnell said Tory MP Natalie Elphicke's defection to Labour "sends a signal that the country is crying out for change." Ms Elphicke became the second Conservative to defect to.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:32Published 1 week ago

Labour expresses concern over Rafah offensive and UK arms Labour's Jonathan Ashworth has voiced his concern over a planned Israeli offensive on Rafah and has called for UK to suspend weapons sales to the country to ensure they are not used on Rafah. Report.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:45Published 1 week ago

Ashworth: Elphicke shows Conservative shift to Labour Labour's Jonathan Ashworth says Natalie Elphicke's defection to his party shows how tens of thousands of other Conservatives are doing the same, as they are fed up of 14 years of failed government... Credit: ODN Duration: 00:27Published 1 week ago

Labour: Government is disintegrating after Tory defections Nick Thomas-Symonds welcomes Natalie Elphicke to the Labour Party and says her and other recent Conservative Party defections show the government is "frankly disintegrating". Report by Blairm. Like us.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:11Published 1 week ago

Starmer: Elphicke's defection shows govt is incompetent The Labour leader has said Natalie Elphicke has made clear the Conservative Party are "out of road" and "incompetent", following her defection to Labour. Sir Keir Starmer added, "I don't think she's.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:28Published 1 week ago

Starmer: Rwanda scheme a waste of taxpayers' money Sir Keir Starmer says Labour would scrap the government's Rwanda scheme, labelling it a "waste of taxpayers' money". The Labour leader adds a new Border Security Command would help take down.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:14Published 1 week ago

Sunak accuses Labour of 'rank hypocrisy' over migration Rishi Sunak has accused Sir Keir Starmer of "rank hypocrisy" over the Labour leader's plan to establish a new Border Security Command to tackle people-smuggling gangs bringing migrants across the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:52Published 1 week ago

Starmer unveils plan to tackle small boat crossings Sir Keir Starmer says Labour will end the Rwanda policy permanently, adding it is a "gimmick not a solution". The Labour leader says his party will use new counter-terrorism powers to tackle.. Credit: ODN Duration: 03:08Published 1 week ago

‘Operation Radish’: Mordaunt compares Keir Starmer to crab Leader of the Commons Penny Mordaunt has compared Sir Keir Starmer to a crab and accused him of running "Operation Radish" in a bid to convince voters that Labour looks “red on the outside”. Ms.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:37Published 2 weeks ago

Dodds defends Elphicke's admission amid Abbott suspension Labour Chair Anneliese Dodds has defended the decision to welcome Natalie Elphicke to the party while Diane Abbott remains suspended. However, she refused to comment on why the complaint process.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:13Published 2 weeks ago

Keegan: Zahawi did great service to country throughout Covid Education Secretary Gillian Keegan has hailed Nadhim Zahawi as having done a 'great service' to the country for his part in the Covid vaccine rollout. Ms Keegan suggested Natalie Elphicke had.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:07Published 2 weeks ago

Keir Starmer welcomes new MP Chris Webb to Westminster Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has welcomed new MP Chris Webb to Westminster following his victory in the Blackpool South by-election. Mr Webb received 10,825 votes after Thursday's contest - a 58.9%.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:06Published 2 weeks ago

Labour warns against an assault on Rafah Labour's Darren Jones has said the party does not support a ground offensive in Rafah. The shadow chief secretary expressed concern over the potential harm to more than a million Palestinian civilians.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:32Published 2 weeks ago

Dodds: Labour has no plans for coalitions with any parties Labour Chair Anneliese Dodds has said Labour is not planning for a coalition with any parties and wants to ensure a majority government. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:10Published 2 weeks ago

Labour hails ‘tremendous’ local election results Labour’s national campaign co-ordinator Pat McFadden hailed his party's successes in the local council elections in England as "tremendous" insisting that the results have "restored a sense of belief.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:05Published 2 weeks ago

Starmer celebrates in North Yorkshire The Labour leader hailed the win by his party’s candidate David Skaith in the York and North Yorkshire mayoral election, an area he described as “the heart of Tory territory”. Appearing at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:46Published 2 weeks ago

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'No' election in May, minister claims - but Labour MP bets on summer vote A Conservative minister appeared to rule out a May general election this morning - while a Labour frontbencher bet £10 with Sky News presenter Kay Burley that a vote would take place that month. Sky News - Published on March 5, 2024

Galloway only won by-election because Labour ditched candidate, says Starmer Left-wing firebrand George Galloway only won the Rochdale by-election because Labour ditched its candidate, Sir Keir Starmer has said. Sky News - Published on March 1, 2024
Labour will inherit 'worst economic situation since Second World War', shadow chancellor warns Labour will inherit the worst economic situation of any incoming government since the Second World War, Rachel Reeves warned today, accusing the Conservative Party of "burning the house down" during.. Sky News - Published on February 28, 2024
'I'm not ashamed': Rayner rejects hypocrisy claim after selling council house for profit Labour's Angela Rayner has rejected accusations of hypocrisy after she personally benefitted from a housing policy developed by Margaret Thatcher that she has since criticised. Sky News - Published on February 25, 2024

Labour lead grows in 'sea wall' constituencies, polling shows New research has revealed a huge lead for Labour in coastal towns and communities. Sky News - Published on February 23, 2024
Speaker accused of 'political decision' to select Labour amendment on Gaza vote Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons, is facing a backlash from Tory MPs over his decision to select both the Labour and government amendments to the SNP's Gaza ceasefire motion. Sky News - Published on February 21, 2024
Tories think they've spotted a Labour weakness - and are scouring for opportunities The Conservative campaign is seeking Labour candidates' comments about Israel and Gaza following the suspension of two MP-hopefuls last week after their comments about the Middle East. Sky News - Published on February 18, 2024
Former Labour leader 'convinced we're not going to lose' next election Former Labour leader Neil Kinnock has cautiously predicted a victory for Sir Keir Starmer at the next general election - but refused to speculate on whether he will win a majority. Sky News - Published on February 18, 2024

'Not much difference' between Scotland and UK Labour's ceasefire position, says Sarwar Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has insisted there is "not much difference" between his and Sir Keir Starmer's position on a ceasefire in Gaza. Sky News - Published on February 18, 2024
Starmer says 'fighting must stop now' in Gaza conflict Sir Keir Starmer called for a "ceasefire that lasts" in Gaza - ahead of a vote in the Commons which risks re-opening Labour divisions on the issue. Sky News - Published on February 18, 2024
Sir Keir Starmer urged to suspend Labour members who attended meeting at centre of antisemitism row Sir Keir Starmer has been urged to suspend any Labour member who was present at a meeting of activists where antisemitic comments were allegedly made. Sky News - Published on February 14, 2024	Another defeat for Sunak as Labour wins Kingswood by-election Labour has taken Kingswood from the Conservatives, in another by-election victory for Sir Keir Starmer's party. Sky News - Published on February 14, 2024
Third Labour politician 'spoken to' over meeting at centre of antisemitism row Another Labour politician attended a meeting of activists that has become the centre of an antisemitism row within the party, Sky News understands. Sky News - Published on February 14, 2024	Calls for Labour to bar another parliamentary candidate over 'unacceptable' Israel comments There have been calls for another Labour party parliamentary candidate to be barred from standing for election after he allegedly referred to "f***ing Israel" at a meeting of activists. Sky News - Published on February 13, 2024
Starmer claims he took 'decisive action' over Labour's Rochdale candidate Sir Keir Starmer has claimed he took "decisive action" in withdrawing support from Labour's candidate for the Rochdale by-election, after it was alleged Azhar Ali had made antisemitic remarks at a.. Sky News - Published on February 13, 2024	This is Starmer's biggest crisis as Labour leader - and there may be worse to come The sacking of Azhar Ali as Labour's candidate in the Rochdale by-election is the biggest disaster for Sir Keir Starmer in his nearly four years as leader of the party. Sky News - Published on February 12, 2024
Labour received 'new information' about Rochdale by-election candidate before withdrawing support The Labour Party has withdrawn support for its candidate in the Rochdale by-election after receiving "new information" about comments he is alleged to have made. Sky News - Published on February 12, 2024	Ex-Bank of England economist 'laments' Labour U-turn on £28bn green pledge A former chief economist at the Bank of England has expressed disappointment at Labour's decision to axe its £28bn green investment pledge. Sky News - Published on February 12, 2024
Labour candidate 'fell for online conspiracy theory' about Hamas attacks, shadow minister says Labour's candidate in Rochdale "fell for an online conspiracy" that led to his remarks over the 7 October attacks in Israel, a shadow minister has said. Sky News - Published on February 12, 2024	Starmer promises to 'fix unprecedented stagnation' - as Labour targets business voters Sir Keir Starmer will promise to "fix unprecedented stagnation" in the growth of productivity in the UK, as he unveils Labour's "plan for business". Sky News - Published on January 31, 2024
Labour MP has whip suspended after Gaza comment in Holocaust Memorial Day post Labour MP Kate Osamor has had the Labour whip suspended while she is investigated for saying Gaza should be remembered as a genocide on Holocaust Memorial Day. Sky News - Published on January 28, 2024	Labour would work with Trump - despite Lammy calling him a 'neo-Nazi-sympathising sociopath' Labour's David Lammy has pledged to work with Donald Trump if both take power in upcoming elections - despite previously calling the 45th president of the US a "woman-hating, neo-Nazi-sympathising.. Sky News - Published on January 22, 2024
'Most recommendations implemented' from Labour racism review - but author says more could be done Labour has confirmed most recommendations from a 2022 report into racism in the party have now been implemented - but the report's author thinks there could still be more to do. Sky News - Published on January 20, 2024	Ex-deputy PM Therese Coffey makes Rwanda gaffe in Commons Therese Coffey appears to have made a geographical gaffe in the Commons as she attempted to attack Labour over its opposition to the government's Rwanda policy. Sky News - Published on January 18, 2024
Tories defend 'Better Call Keir' attack ad that seeks to highlight Labour leader's legal past The Conservative Party has defended a controversial attack ad targetting Sir Keir Starmer, which seeks to draw attention to the Labour leader's advice to an Islamist group. Sky News - Published on January 17, 2024	Veteran Labour MP Sir Tony Lloyd dies aged 73 Labour Party veteran Sir Tony Lloyd has died aged 73. Sky News - Published on January 17, 2024
Luciana Berger to lead Labour's mental health review - five years after quitting party over antisemitism Former Labour MP Luciana Berger is making a comeback in the party to lead its mental health strategy review - five years after she quit over antisemitism within its ranks. Sky News - Published on January 14, 2024	Veteran Labour MP Sir Tony Lloyd says he has untreatable form of leukaemia Labour MP Sir Tony Lloyd has said he has an "aggressive and untreatable" form of leukaemia. Sky News - Published on January 11, 2024
Starmer 'wants to have fight' with Tories over Labour's £28bn green spending pledge Sir Keir Starmer wants to have "a fight" with the Conservative Party on his target to spend £28bn a year on green projects by 2030. Sky News - Published on January 7, 2024	PM should be 'honest' about his Rwanda plan doubts, Labour says Labour says Rishi Sunak should be "honest" with the public by publishing documents which appear to show he had doubts about the Rwanda scheme to stop small boats from crossing the Channel. Sky News - Published on January 6, 2024
Starmer refuses to commit to unfreezing tax thresholds if Labour wins election Sir Keir Starmer has refused to commit to unfreezing tax thresholds if Labour wins the next general election, saying he won't make promises he can't keep. Sky News - Published on January 4, 2024	'Huge difference' between Labour and Tories, Starmer declares as he rejects 'cautious' criticism Sir Keir Starmer has rejected claims he is being too cautious and timid in his offer to the public - and insisted there is a "huge difference" between Labour and the Conservatives. Sky News - Published on January 4, 2024
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Pro-Palestinian protesters 'crossed line' with demos at MPs' homes and offices Pro-Palestinian demonstrators who have vandalised offices and sent threats to MPs have "crossed the line from protest to intimidation", Labour's shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves has said. Sky News - Published on November 19, 2023	Labour MP 'frightened' after graffiti sprayed on office following Gaza ceasefire vote A Labour MP and member of Sir Keir Starmer's shadow cabinet says she has been left "shocked", "angry" and "frightened" after her constituency office was vandalised. Sky News - Published on November 17, 2023

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