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The Labour Party is a political party in the United Kingdom that has been described as an alliance of social democrats, democratic socialists and trade unionists. The Labour Party sits on the centre-left of the political spectrum. In all general elections since 1922, Labour has been either the governing party or the Official Opposition. There have been six Labour prime ministers and thirteen Labour ministries.

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Labour: We showed leadership, weak Prime Minister failed to Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer labels Boris Johnson as "weak" after around 100 Tory MPs revolted against him in a vote on vaccine passports. He says Labour showed the leadership that the Prime Minister.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:54Published on December 14, 2021

Starmer: PM is worst possible leader in worst possible time Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says Boris Johnson is "weak" and his party "divided" following the publication of a picture showing Mr Johnson taking part in yet another social event at work during.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:13Published on December 12, 2021

Boris Johnson 'not fit for office', says Starmer Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said Boris Johnson is "not fit for office" but doubted the prime minister would resign. Sir Keir also questioned whether government ministers were "prepared" to.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:55Published on December 10, 2021

Labour to support govt Plan B guidance despite PM actions Angela Rayner says Labour will support the government's implementation of Plan B coronavirus restrictions but criticises Boris Johnson for "undermining the measures" by denying the existence of Downing.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:31Published on December 9, 2021

Labour: PM caught red handed over Downing St party video Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer accuses the prime minister of being “caught red handed” after video emerged showing Downing Street aides apparently joking about holding a Christmas Party during.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:07Published on December 8, 2021

Labour: Britain deserves better over Downing St party Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy says "Britain deserves better" following the emergence of leaked footage showing government aides joking about an alleged Christmas party at 10 Downing Street.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:13Published on December 8, 2021

Keir Starmer reacts to Downing Street leaked video Sir Keir Starmer, Labour leader, comments on the leaked Downing Street video. Report by Czubalam. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn Credit: ODN Duration: 01:26Published on December 7, 2021

Starmer urges PM to 'be honest' about Tory Christmas party Labour leader Keir Starmer has urged the government to "have the guts to be honest" about the alleged Christmas party held at Downing Street last year. He added whilst the rest of the UK was abiding.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:41Published on December 7, 2021

PM's alleged party 'blatant disregard' for rules, say Labour Deputy Labour Leader Angela Rayner has written a letter to Cabinet Secretary Simon Case calling for an investigation into claims the prime minister hosted a Christmas party last year during.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:07Published on December 2, 2021

Labour Christmas parties to go ahead As reports of Christmas party cancellations mount due to Covid concerns, Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer has said Labour are not planning to cancel their celebrations but will "look at them event by.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:07Published on December 2, 2021


Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner asked about Keir Starmer’s shadow cabinet reshuffle Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner appeared taken aback when asked about Labour leader Keir Starmer’s reshuffle. Starmer began the reshuffle at the same time Rayner was giving a speech on ‘Tory.. Credit: Yahoo News Duration: 01:42Published on November 29, 2021

Labour calls for stricter Covid measures Deputy Labour Leader Angela Rayner has urged the government to impose tougher Covid measures as cases of the Omicron variant continue to rise in the UK. She said "there isn't a distinction between in.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:56Published on November 29, 2021

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'He's used up eight of his nine lives': Tory rebellion over COVID restrictions points to a leader in deep trouble It was but two years back that Boris Johnson swept into No 10 on a Conservative majority not seen since the days of Margaret Thatcher, his foot on the neck of a broken Labour party, his position.. Sky News - Published on December 15, 2021
Time for PM to 'fess up' over Downing Street parties, says Labour Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing calls to respond to allegations he broke COVID rules by hosting a festive quiz at Downing Street while restrictions were in force. Sky News - Published on December 13, 2021
'It's been a great honour': Labour veteran Harriet Harman to stand down as an MP Labour's Harriet Harman, the longest-serving female MP in the Commons, has announced that she will not be standing for the party at the next election. Sky News - Published on December 7, 2021

Met Police 'considering' complaints that Downing Street Christmas parties broke COVID rules Scotland Yard is "considering" complaints from two Labour MPs about Christmas parties held in Downing Street last year that allegedly broke coronavirus regulations. Sky News - Published on December 4, 2021
Labour's main union backer to make further cut to party's funding under Sir Keir Starmer Labour's main union backer has further distanced itself from Sir Keir Starmer's leadership and will cut political donations to the party. Sky News - Published on December 3, 2021
Cooper's comeback sure to shorten her odds of winning Labour's top job in future Yvette Cooper, back in the political front line as shadow home secretary - again - in the headline appointment in the Starmer shuffle, is viewed by many MPs as Labour's lost leader. Sky News - Published on November 29, 2021

Lisa Nandy to shadow Michael Gove on levelling up brief as Sir Keir Starmer's reshuffle continues Lisa Nandy will move from shadow foreign secretary to shadow levelling up secretary, Sky News understands, as Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer continues a reshuffle of his cabinet. Sky News - Published on November 29, 2021
Yvette Cooper promoted and Lisa Nandy to shadow Gove on levelling up brief in Labour reshuffle Yvette Cooper is elevated to shadow home secretary while Lisa Nandy will move from shadow foreign secretary to the levelling up brief as Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer reshuffles his cabinet. Sky News - Published on November 29, 2021
Starmer shaking up top team as shadow cabinet reshuffle begins Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is carrying out a reshuffle of his shadow cabinet, with the first departure from his top team confirmed. Sky News - Published on November 29, 2021
Labour deputy calls PM 'spineless and cowardly' as MP Sir Geoffrey Cox seen working as barrister for BVIs again Labour's deputy leader has accused Boris Johnson of being "corrupt, spineless and cowardly" after Tory MP Sir Geoffrey Cox was seen again working as a barrister while parliament was sitting. Sky News - Published on November 24, 2021

Labour calls for 'urgent' action over fears 12 to 15-year-olds may not get jab until February Labour has called for more capacity to give children COVID vaccines, saying some 12 to 15-year-olds may not get jabbed until February. Sky News - Published on November 24, 2021
Labour MP criticises rules after reminder over taking baby to debate A Labour MP has criticised parliamentary rules after she received an email reminding her she should not bring her baby into the chamber when speaking in a debate. Sky News - Published on November 23, 2021
Tory councillor to pay 'substantial' damages to Corbyn over doctored photo at scene of Liverpool terror attack A Conservative councillor will pay "substantial" damages and legal costs to Jeremy Corbyn for tweeting a doctored photograph of the former Labour leader at the scene of the Liverpool terrorist attack. Sky News - Published on November 23, 2021	Labour to force vote on banning MPs from 'dodgy second jobs' Labour will force a Commons vote this week on whether MPs should be banned from taking paid consultancies or directorships, Sir Keir Starmer has said. Sky News - Published on November 15, 2021
Goal of limiting global warming to 1.5C in 'intensive care' after COP26 summit The goal of limiting global warming to 1.5C is in "intensive care" after the conclusion of the COP26 summit in Glasgow, Labour's Ed Miliband has told Sky News. Sky News - Published on November 14, 2021	Labour calls on anti-sleaze watchdog to investigate Sir Geoffrey Cox over mis-use of office claims Labour has called on the government's anti-sleaze watchdog to investigate a former Conservative cabinet minister, amid claims he mis-used his parliamentary office to carry out legal work. Sky News - Published on November 9, 2021
Labour supporters' details affected by cyber security breach The Labour Party has confirmed that details of its members and supporters is among information affected by a "cyber incident" at a company which handles the party's data. Sky News - Published on November 3, 2021	New law banning all wet wipes containing plastic proposed by Labour MP A Labour MP is calling for a new law to ban all wet wipes that contain plastic. Sky News - Published on November 2, 2021
Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner apologises 'unreservedly' for calling Conservatives 'scum' Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner has apologised "unreservedly" for calling Conservatives "scum" during her party's conference in Brighton last month. Sky News - Published on October 28, 2021	Man sentenced for sending threatening email to Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner A man has been given a suspended sentence after he admitted sending a threatening email to Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner. Sky News - Published on October 28, 2021
Man charged over threats and abuse sent to Labour deputy leader A man has been charged with malicious communications after Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner received threats and abuse. Sky News - Published on October 28, 2021	Labour leader Keir Starmer tests positive for COVID Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has tested positive for coronavirus. Sky News - Published on October 27, 2021
'Culture of deference' by institutions 'let down' alleged victims of Lord Janner - report Children who claimed they were being abused by the late Labour peer Lord Janner were "let down by institutional failings", according a report. Sky News - Published on October 19, 2021	PM told to 'get a grip' ahead of climate summit instead of 'touring the beaches' on holiday Boris Johnson needs to "get a grip" ahead of the COP26 climate summit instead of "touring the beaches" on holiday, Labour's Ed Miliband has told Sky News. Sky News - Published on October 13, 2021
Reaction to highly critical COVID report - Cummings brands prime minister and Labour leader 'jokes' Reaction to the highly critical report of the UK's response to the COVID-19 pandemic has begun, with ex-adviser to the PM Dominic Cummings branding both Boris Johnson and the Labour leader as "jokes". Sky News - Published on October 12, 2021	Labour MP Tulip Siddiq's car vandalised in 'targeted attack' Vandals smashed the window of Labour MP Tulip Siddiq's car and scrawled a political message on to its roof as it was parked outside of her family home, as she said she is "remaining defiant" after the.. Sky News - Published on October 3, 2021
Keir Starmer says Labour now has 'credible programme' to win next general election Sir Keir Starmer has said the Labour conference this week was a turning point for the party and it now has a "credible programme" to win the next general election. Sky News - Published on September 30, 2021	Starmer outperforms Johnson in first in-person conference speech, according to Sky News poll Sir Keir Starmer has outperformed Boris Johnson in his first in-person conference speech as Labour leader, according to an exclusive poll for Sky News. Sky News - Published on September 29, 2021
Keir Starmer bats away hecklers as he gets personal during Labour Party conference speech Sir Keir Starmer has batted away hecklers as he used his personal experiences to show off his human side in his Labour Party conference speech. Sky News - Published on September 29, 2021	Jeremy Corbyn is 'the past', leading Labour MP says ahead of Keir Starmer's speech Jeremy Corbyn is "the past", leading Labour MP David Lammy told Sky News ahead of Sir Keir Starmer's big conference speech. Sky News - Published on September 29, 2021
Rosie Duffield appears at event in Brighton despite safety advice to avoid Labour conference A Labour MP who said she would not be attending the party's conference in Brighton on security advice after allegedly getting threats has made an appearance at a rally in the city and criticised Sir.. Sky News - Published on September 28, 2021	Under my leadership Labour will be 'back in business', Starmer to tell party conference Sir Keir Starmer will tell Labour members on Wednesday that under his leadership, the party will be "back in business". Sky News - Published on September 28, 2021
'You can't lose four elections and not change', says Starmer - but refuses to say if he's moving Labour from left Sir Keir Starmer has repeatedly refused to say if he is moving Labour away from the left to the centre of British politics, but insisted: "You can't lose four elections and not change". Sky News - Published on September 28, 2021	Corbyn reveals he spoke to quitting Labour shadow minister - but denies 'Machiavellian plot' Ex-Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has revealed he spoke to Andy McDonald before he announced he was quitting Sir Keir Starmer's top team - but he denied there had been "some deep-laid Machiavellian plot". Sky News - Published on September 28, 2021
Fuel crisis due to govt's 'chronic lack of planning and sheer incompetence' - Labour The fuel crisis is a result of the government's "chronic lack of planning and sheer incompetence", Labour's shadow home secretary has told Sky News. Sky News - Published on September 28, 2021	Starmer's allies look to take fight to Tories as Labour's left-wing claims conference 'falling apart' Sir Keir Starmer is being warned that his party's Brighton conference is "falling apart" following the dramatic resignation of a shadow minister. Sky News - Published on September 27, 2021
Labour MP quits party's shadow cabinet with attack on Starmer's leadership A Labour MP has quit the party's shadow cabinet with an attack on Sir Keir Starmer's leadership. Sky News - Published on September 27, 2021	Former MP rejoins Labour nearly two years after quitting over antisemitism Former MP Dame Louise Ellman has rejoined Labour nearly two years after she quit the party with an attack on former leader Jeremy Corbyn for allowing antisemitism "to flourish". Sky News - Published on September 27, 2021
Chancellor Rishi Sunak accused of being 'missing in action' amid supply crisis Rachel Reeves has accused Chancellor Rishi Sunak of being "missing in action" during the country's supply crisis, telling Labour's conference that the government has "lost control". Sky News - Published on September 27, 2021	Starmer looks to move on from internal Labour row with focus on economy and foreign policy Sir Keir Starmer will look to move on from a row over his reforms of the Labour rulebook during the third day of the party's conference in Brighton. Sky News - Published on September 26, 2021
Labour pledge to scrap business rates to boost 'struggling' high streets A future Labour government would scrap business rates as part of "the biggest overhaul of business taxation in a generation", shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce. Sky News - Published on September 26, 2021	Starmer sees Labour rulebook reforms passed by conference despite another day of criticism Sir Keir Starmer has seen his reform of Labour's rulebook approved by the party's conference in Brighton despite another day of opponents continuing their fight against the changes. Sky News - Published on September 26, 2021
Starmer: Labour MP wrong to say 'only women have a cervix' A Labour MP was wrong to say that "only women have a cervix", party leader Sir Keir Starmer has said. Sky News - Published on September 26, 2021	Starmer's Labour rule changes to be put to party's conference after bruising row Sir Keir Starmer's watered-down proposals for changing Labour's rulebook will be put to the party's conference in Brighton following a bruising internal row. Sky News - Published on September 25, 2021
Starmer forced into humiliating retreat ahead of Labour Party conference Labour's conference is opening in Brighton after Sir Keir Starmer was forced into a humiliating retreat over his attempt to re-write the party's rulebook. Sky News - Published on September 24, 2021	The unfortunate question Sir Keir Starmer must confront as he prepares for a crucial party conference Will Britain elect a prime minister people see as weak? This unfortunate question is one Sir Keir Starmer must confront on the eve of his first in-person party conference as Labour leader, however.. Sky News - Published on September 24, 2021
Union boss says Starmer must show nation he 'has what it takes' to be PM Sir Keir Starmer must use the Labour conference to show the nation he "has what it takes" to be prime minister, the leader of the GMB Union has said. Sky News - Published on September 23, 2021	Former Labour MP breached parliament's bullying and harassment policy, report finds Former Labour MP and minister Keith Vaz breached parliament's bullying and harassment policy, an investigation by its standards watchdog has found. Sky News - Published on September 23, 2021
Starmer sets out post-pandemic vision of 'contribution society' in 11,500-word essay Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has begun a push to spell out his vision for Britain with the release of an essay running to more than 11,500 words. Sky News - Published on September 22, 2021	Starmer given leadership election warning as he fails to win over unions for Labour rule changes Sir Keir Starmer has failed to win immediate trade union backing for his plans to change the way Labour chooses party leaders, amid a deepening row over his proposed reforms. Sky News - Published on September 22, 2021

Labour Party (UK)

British political party

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