Starmer wants a return to an electoral college for leadership elections and a new policymaking processKeir Starmer is set to reignite a Labour party row over how it selects its leadership, seeking to rewrite the rules that led to the rise of Jeremy Cor…
New Unite leader skips Labour conference to prioritise work disputes
Sharon Graham is believed to be first in the job to miss annual event but says it is ‘definitely not a snub’The new leader of Unite will miss Labour’s annual conference, saying she needs to prioritise her job of sorting out industrial disputes.Sharon G…
Labour fills women and equalities shadow roles amid trans rights row
Anneliese Dodds and Taiwo Owatemi take on roles, with others thought to have rejected jobs seen as a ‘poisoned chalice’Labour has named its two new shadow women and equalities ministers, after facing difficulties trying to replace the previous team ami…
Starmer risks ‘civil war’ over Labour leadership election rules change
Move to put proposals to vote at party conference comes under fire from Momentum and some unionsKeir Starmer has been accused of risking “civil war” in the Labour party as he seeks to rewrite the rules that led to Jeremy Corbyn’s election as leader.Sta…
Labour should be approaching its party conference with hope, not despair | Polly Toynbee
Economic woe is about to collide with the Tories’ empty promises – giving the opposition a chance to prove itself to the electorateAhead of the Labour party conference this weekend, many are hoping for a magic leader’s speech to turn the tide overnight…
Rosie Duffield calls for talks with Keir Starmer on Labour’s trans rights stance
Canterbury MP, who will not attend party conference, says meeting with leader could help find way forwardRosie Duffield has called for Keir Starmer to meet her and other female Labour MPs to discuss the party’s policy on transgender issues, confirming …
Starmer ‘must win over soft Tory voters for election success’
Study says it is vital for party to prioritise Conservative supporters open to voting LabourSoft Conservative supporters make up the overwhelming majority of voters Keir Starmer will need to win over to have a chance of victory at the next election, ac…
PMQs: Boris Johnson faces Keir Starmer ahead of rumoured cabinet reshuffle – UK politics live
Latest updates: prime minister faces Labour leader in Commons before a rumoured cabinet overhaul later todayBring in measures or risk 7,000 daily Covid hospitalisations, Sage warnsCoronavirus – latest global updatesSee all our coronavirus coverage 12.0…
UK Covid live: Boris Johnson says he will not rule out ‘plan B’ of vaccine passports, masks and homeworking
Prime minister sets out more details of government winter plans after announcement of ‘plan A’ booster jabsMandatory masks could return this winter, says Sajid JavidCovid booster jab to be offered to those at most risk and over-50s in UKNadhim Zahawi: …
I trusted Keir Starmer – until I saw how he handled Jeremy Corbyn’s suspension | Len McCluskey
If the Labour leader continues on the course he is presently charting, I fear for the party’s chances at the next electionLen McCluskey was general secretary of Unite from 2011-21At the Labour party conference this month, Keir Starmer has an opportunit…