Labour Party (UK)

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The Labour Party is a centre-left political party in the United Kingdom that has been described as an alliance of social democrats, democratic socialists and trade unionists. 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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Starmer says Hancock should answer allegations Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says that Health Secretary Matt Hancock should answer the allegations put to him by Dominic Cummings; in particular his claim that the government threw a "protective.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:17Published 3 days ago


Starmer calls for resolution to Northern Ireland Brexit dispute Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said: “We’ve just seen an unprecedented rebuke from President Biden in relation to the negotiations in relation to Northern Ireland.“And that comes on the back of.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:43Published 3 days ago

Starmer accuses PM of being all over the place on education Sir Keir Starmer has accused Boris Johnson of being "all over the place" on education, whilst quizzing him on his new catch-up scheme for schoolchildren. The Labour Party leader added the prime.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:19Published 4 days ago

Starmer calls on PM to renew Middle East peace process Sir Keir Starmer has called on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to advocate a renewed international agreement for a peace process in the Middle East at the G7 Summit later this week. The Labour Party.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:21Published 4 days ago

Labour leader calls for Government Covid-19 inquiry to be fast-forwarded Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has called for the inquiry on the Government's handling of the pandemic to be fast-forwarded in light of allegations made by the Prime Minister's former chief advisor.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:26Published 2 weeks ago

PM defends handling of pandemic: No decisions have been easy Boris Johnson has defended the Government's handling of the pandemic in PMQs, saying "none of the decisions have been easy".Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, opened Prime Minister’s Questions by.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:42Published 3 weeks ago

Labour: Govt advice ‘appalling’ in Indian variant hit areas Labour’s David Lammy says the government’s advice to local authorities who have witnessed spikes in the Indian coronavirus variant has been “appalling”. The shadow justice secretary also says.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:44Published 3 weeks ago

PM and Starmer clash over travel list during PMQs Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer have clashed over the coronavirus travel list during PMQs. Sir Keir questioned why the PM had "chosen to weaken travel restrictions by.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:37Published on May 19, 2021

Boris Johnson: We have increasing confidence vaccines are effective against all variants Boris Johnson said there is “increasing confidence” that the Covid-19 vaccines are effective against all variants.Opening Prime Minister’s Questions, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer asked Mr.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:57Published on May 19, 2021

Labour calls for June 2022 deadline to solve cladding crisis Labour is calling on the government to "step up and act" over what they are calling a "building safety crisis". Coming up to the four-year anniversary of the Grenfell Tower Fire, Shadow Housing.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:48Published on May 18, 2021

Daily politics briefing: May 12 The key facts behind the day's headlines on May 12 as Labour’s deputy leader, Angela Rayner, speaks out after being sacked as the party's chairwoman. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:47Published on May 12, 2021

Prime Minister mocks Angela Rayner over new shadow cabinet titles Boris Johnson has lampooned Sir Keir Starmer over his bungled reshuffle and joked his deputy will be “hungrier” for more power.Angela Rayner was given greater authority within the shadow cabinet.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:05Published on May 11, 2021

Starmer ignores questions over shadow cabinet reshuffle Sir Keir Starmer has ignored questions over whether his recent reshuffling of the shadow cabinet is a new start for Labour. Angela Rayner has been moved from party chair, whilst Rachel Reeves has been.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:35Published on May 11, 2021

Keir Starmer is right person to lead party, says Labour MP Shadow Education Secretary Kate Green insists Keir Starmer is the right person to lead the Labour Party adding voters could see him as a future prime minister. On his Shadow Cabinet reshuffle, she.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:16Published on May 10, 2021

Dodds 'fine' within new role in Labour Party Anneliese Dodds says she's "fine" in her new role within the Labour Party after being sacked as shadow chancellor by Keir Starmer. Ms Dodds has now become the party's chair, replacing Deputy Leader.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:26Published on May 10, 2021

Burnham believes mayoral wins show Labour has bright future Labour Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham says the party needs to focus on positivity rather than left-right in-fighting. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:58Published on May 10, 2021

Keir Starmer asked about Labour Shadow Cabinet reshuffle Labour leader Keir Starmer is asked about his Shadow Cabinet reshuffle following the party's poor performance in the local council elections. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:28Published on May 10, 2021

Daily politics briefing: May 10 The key facts behind the day's headlines on May 10 as Diane Abbott reviews the missteps of the Labour Party after the election. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:44Published on May 10, 2021

Change at the top as Keir Starmer completes Labour shadow cabinet reshuffle Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has sacked his shadow chancellor and chief whip as part of an overhaul in the wake of the party’s poor performance in the local elections.Rachel Reeves has been.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:47Published on May 10, 2021

Sadiq Khan re-elected as Mayor of London Labour’s Sadiq Khan has been re-elected as Mayor of London in a closer contest for the capital than many had predicted.Opinion polls had suggested his Conservative rival Shaun Bailey would be a.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:57Published on May 9, 2021

Angela Rayner sacked as as Labour Party chairman GVs of the career of the Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner, following the news that she has been sacked from her role as chairman after the party’s poor showing in the Super Thursday elections, PA.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:53Published on May 8, 2021

Starmer vows to do ‘whatever is necessary’ after Hartlepool defeat Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said he will do “whatever it takes” to rebuild trust in the party following its “bitterly disappointing” by-election defeat in Hartlepool.Sir Keir said his.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:15Published on May 7, 2021

Starmer: I will do whatever is necessary to rebuild trust Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says that he will do "whatever is necessary" to rebuild trust in the party following its "bitterly disappointing" by-election defeat in Hartlepool. The Conservatives took.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:32Published on May 7, 2021

'Lose, lose, lose, Blair, Blair, Blair, lose, lose, lose, lose’: Blunt message to Labour after dire defeat Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has been told to urgently change the party’s direction after its by-election disaster in Hartlepool.Lord Peter Mandelson, who was a cabinet minister under Tony Blair,.. Credit: Yahoo News Duration: 00:44Published on May 7, 2021

Labour's Hartlepool candidate leaves by-election without speech after crushing defeat Dr Paul Williams was filmed leaving the Hartlepool by-election hastily, without giving a concession speech, after the Conservatives won the seat by nearly 7,000 votes. Credit: Yahoo News Duration: 00:37Published on May 7, 2021

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Starmer slumps 17 points behind PM in new poll - and a third of Labour voters want him to quit Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is trailing Boris Johnson as the British public's preferred prime minister by 17 percentage points, according to a new poll. Sky News - Published on May 15, 2021

Labour frontbencher reveals 'shock' kidney cancer diagnosis Labour frontbencher Wes Streeting has revealed he is to undergo treatment for kidney cancer. Sky News - Published on May 14, 2021
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Government 'set to fail' workers after COVID crisis, claims Labour Labour's new shadow chancellor, Rachel Reeves, will use her first House of Commons appearance in her new role to claim the government is "set to fail" workers after the COVID pandemic. Sky News - Published on May 11, 2021
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Promoted, demoted, sacked: Who's who in Labour's new top team Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has completed a reshuffle of his shadow cabinet, after what he described as 'bitterly disappointing' results for the party in the elections held on 6 May. Sky News - Published on May 9, 2021

Who could be on their way up and who could be on their way out in Labour reshuffle? The big Labour reshuffle of 2021 is finally under way. Sky News - Published on May 9, 2021
Starmer reshuffles Labour frontbench amid election recriminations Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has revamped his frontbench team in the wake of dismal election results. Sky News - Published on May 9, 2021
Starmer to hold Labour reshuffle amid backlash over Rayner sacking Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is to stage a frontbench reshuffle amid a row over the sacking of the party's chairman in the wake of dismal election results. Sky News - Published on May 9, 2021	Rayner sacked as Labour Party chair by Starmer, Sky News understands Sir Keir Starmer has sacked Angela Rayner as Labour Party chair, Sky News understands. Sky News - Published on May 8, 2021
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Starmer says he takes 'full responsibility' for Hartlepool by-election defeat Sir Keir Starmer has said he is "bitterly disappointed" and takes "full responsibility" for Labour's defeat in the Hartlepool by-election. Sky News - Published on May 7, 2021	'Ignore babble': Cummings takes aim at both Johnson and Starmer in post-election tirade Boris Johnson's former chief adviser has raged against both the Conservatives and Labour, claiming neither are focused on "being a serious government". Sky News - Published on May 7, 2021
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Sir Keir Starmer insists he 'carries the can' for Labour election results tomorrow Sir Keir Starmer has promised to take responsibility if Labour does badly in Thursday's elections. Sky News - Published on May 5, 2021	Starmer makes last-ditch appeal to voters ahead of Thursday's elections Sir Keir Starmer is making a last-ditch appeal to voters ahead of "Super Thursday" with opinion polls and Labour's own canvassing suggesting the party is heading for a series of defeats. Sky News - Published on May 4, 2021
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Labour MP quits Commons to set up key by-election contest A Labour MP has resigned from the House of Commons to set up what could be a fiercely contested by-election contest in his Hartlepool seat. Sky News - Published on March 16, 2021	Starmer plays down prospect of big gains in 'tough' local and mayoral elections Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has played down the prospect of the party making significant gains in May's local and mayoral elections, saying the polls are going to be "tough". Sky News - Published on March 11, 2021
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Labour Party (UK)

British political party

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