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Keir Starmer’s position is untenable. The country cannot continue like this.

Gorton and Denton was a warning for a Prime Minister who no longer commands authority at home or respect abroad

Labour minister Josh Simons resigns after falsely linking journalists to ‘pro-Kremlin’ network

Makerfield MP has been under pressure over thinktank’s commissioning of PR firm to investigate reporters The Labour minister Josh Simons has resigned from the government after the Guardian revealed that he falsely linked reporters to a “pro-Kremlin” network in emails to GCHQ despite having claimed to be “surprised” and “furious” about a PR firm’s investigation into their journalism. Simons, who had been a Cabinet office minister, previously ran the thinktank Labour Together. He quit on Saturday,

Labour minister resigns as he issues bombshell exit statement

A Labour minister has announced his resignation.

Minister Josh Simons Resigns Over Labour Smear Scandal

Starmer issued major warning over EU net-zero surrender - ‘blank cheque to Brussels’

Labour MPs have urged Sir Keir Starmer to delay negotiations on re-joining the EU scheme as the PM continues to seek closer relations with the bloc.

Plaid Cymru leader pledges to open route to independence for Wales

A Plaid Cymru Welsh government would aim to establish a national commission to explore Wales's constitutional future, including a potential path toward independence, within its first 100 days in office.

Burnham would probably have won by-election, Labour deputy leader says

Lucy Powell tells the BBC that Labour needs to make more use of the Greater Manchester mayor.

Burnham would probably have won by-election, Labour deputy leader says

Lucy Powell tells the BBC that Labour needs to make more use of the Greater Manchester mayor.

Burnham would ‘probably’ have won byelection, says Labour deputy leader

Lucy Powell calls for party to make more use of Greater Manchester mayor after Gorton and Denton defeat Andy Burnham would have won the Gorton and Denton byelection, Labour’s deputy leader said as she called for the party to make more use of the Greater Manchester mayor. Labour fell to third in the previously rock-solid seat on Thursday, with the Greens winning a fifth seat in parliament and Reform UK coming second. Continue reading...

Rhun ap Iorwerth: Plaid Cymru is ready to ‘lead the charge’ in Wales

Leader launches ‘roadmap’ of first 100 days in power to show party is ready to govern if it wins Senedd elections The leader of Plaid Cymru has described the prospect of leading the next government in Wales as “a heck of a task” but that he senses voters are increasingly driven by their Welsh identity and may be ready for Britain to be “redesigned”. Speaking to the Guardian as he published a glossy 60-page “roadmap” for his party’s first 100 days in government, if it takes power in May, Rhun ap

Fury as Rachel Reeves accused of 'misleading' over mansion tax - 'don't pretend!'

In a message to the Treasury, one council chief said: 'Don't pretend this is about solving council tax problems.'

Labour issued stern warning as tourism and trade costs set to skyrocket

Pub owners fear fewer foreign travellers will spend cash at their bars if it becomes even more expensive to set foot in this country