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Henry Nowak deserves legacy that goes beyond tragedy, says PM

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer mets the family of Henry Nowak at 10 Downing Street.

Why is Andy Burnham talking about fixing England’s social care system?

Prospective MP and potential Labour leader has said tackling the issue is a priority. But why is the system in crisis and what can be done about it? ‘I wouldn’t flinch’: Burnham on social care, markets, Brexit – and the prospect of a general election Andy Burnham has signalled he would overhaul England’s social care system this year if he became prime minister, the biggest indication yet of what his main priorities would be. Work is already under way on updating the social care system under Ke

Business secretary attacks ‘entitlement’ of Starmer leadership rivals

Peter Kyle says British politics fails to reward political accomplishment and Labour risks aping Tory instability The Labour party has not learned the right lessons from the Conservatives about changing leader, a senior cabinet minister has warned, saying in a swipe at potential challengers that “entitlement is not a qualification”. Peter Kyle, the business secretary, said he was worried that British politics “rewards the wrong behaviour” and there was little credit for the work of his own depar

On the byelection campaign trail with Andy Burnham – podcast

With three weeks to go until the Makerfield byelection, where an Andy Burnham victory could change the direction of the Labour party, Pippa Crerar joins him on the campaign trail in Wigan and Leigh, speaking to voters on their doorsteps Continue reading...

‘I wouldn’t flinch’: Burnham on social care, markets, Brexit – and the prospect of a general election

Exclusive: Greater Manchester mayor sets out his priorities before Makerfield byelection – and what might happen after the vote Andy Burnham has signalled he would begin transforming the broken social care system this year if he became prime minister, accusing Westminster of “flinching away” from tackling difficult policy problems. The Greater Manchester mayor said politicians must be willing to take on “the weight of the system” that stands in the way of radical change, as he began to set out h

New Ofcom Chairman Suggests Regulator Could Take Even Harsher Approach to GB News

The new chairman of Ofcom has suggested that the internet/broadcast regulator could take a much tougher approach against GB News. Two-tier regulation… Former Channel 4 chairman Ian Cheshire was yesterday formally appointed as new chairman the regulator. He spoke to the Science, Innovation, and Technology Committee of MPs late last month about GB News. Asked…

Labour row breaks out as prime minister's top aide meets female MPs over Mandelson messages

Labour infighting has broken out over the future of Sir Keir Starmer's closest aide after he sent consoling messages to Peter Mandelson following his sacking as US ambassador.

NHS staff should be banned from wearing political badges, report recommends

The recommendation is one of several from Lord Mann, whose review examined antisemitism within the organisation.

Cabinet Minister Peter Kyle takes angry swipe at PM hopeful Andy Burnham

Lana Hempsall: The verdict on the government’s Right to Try regulations is that they need to try harder

The government’s new disability work regulations don’t go nearly far enough. Rather than picking up where Mel Stride left off and doing the hard work of getting the regulations right, they have simply grabbed the idea off the shelf, rushed it into policy, and called it done. The post Lana Hempsall: The verdict on the government’s Right to Try regulations is that they need to try harder appeared first on Conservative Home.

Labour Party Launches Short-Form Video Training Programme for Volunteers

The Labour Party is pushing ahead with its digital communications strategy by opening a “political content creator” programme for over-18s. The point is to train Labour fans to get better at “creating engaging short-form videos to support the party’s online presence”… Called the “For You Project” – named after TikTok’s algorithm page – the programme…

Streeting Accuses Reform of “Echoes of the 1930s” Over Henry Nowak’s Murder

Wes Streeting has accused Reform of acting in a way that has “echoes of the 1930s” with regard to Henry Nowak’s murder. It was always going to happen… Streeting told a LabourList drinks reception in the Commons last night: “We have seen it in the last 24 hours, the way in which [Reform] have sought…