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Outrage as new trans Green MSP branded Queen Elizabeth a 'lizard'

The post emerged shortly after Duane's election victory and has triggered a political backlash across party lines.

Angela Rayner takes brutal swipe at Keir Starmer as Labour rebellion explodes

Labour former deputy leader Angela Rayner says the party should 'apologise' to voters.

WATCH: Rayner Blasts Starmer for Blocking Andy Burnham

Applause in the room from the trade unionists. Tanks on lawn…

LIVE: Rayner Gives Speech

“Our party has suffered historic defeats… It’s clear what we are doing isn’t working and it needs to change.” “We as a party have to do better than this… putting the common interest ahead of factionalism… start by accepting that Andy Burnham should never have been blocked.” “We need immediate action to cut the cost…

<a href='https://news.sky.com/story/politics-latest-local-elections-england-scotland-wales-2026-starmer-12593360?postid=11670495#liveblog-body'>British Steel to be nationalised, Starmer reveals</a>

Catherine West backs down from Starmer challenge but urges him to go by September

Backbencher says Keir Starmer’s speech was ‘too little, too late’ but stops short of standing herself Who are the main threats to Keir Starmer’s Labour leadership? Catherine West, the Labour MP who announced a challenge to Keir Starmer’s leadership, has changed course and said she instead wants the prime minister to set a timetable of September for his departure. West, the MP for Hornsey and Friern Barnet and a former Foreign Office minister, announced on Saturday that she would seek the gathe

British Steel nationalisation plans announced by Starmer

The steelworks has been under government control for almost a year, but leglistation to nationalise it will be put forward this week.

No10: Gordon Brown and Harriet Harman Will Not Attend Cabinet

Downing Street has admitted Gordon Brown and Harriet Harman will not attend Cabinet in their unpaid, potemkin roles as ‘Special Envoy on Global Finance and Cooperation’ and Adviser on Women and Girls’ respectively. As was obvious the moment these positions were announced, they exist purely as a firefighting exercise. A bit like bringing a water…

Stalking Horse Catherine West Petitions for Leadership Contest in September

Weekend stalking horse Catherine West’s message to Labour MPs just now: “I have listened to the Prime Minister’s speech this morning. I welcome the renewed energy and ideas. However, I have reluctantly concluded that this morning’s speech was too little too late. The results last Thursday show that the PM has failed to inspire hope.…

Labour Wars: Values and Convictions

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Keir Starmer is embarrassing himself – this is a desperate leader firmly on way out

OPINION - ESTHER MCVEY: The Prime Minister's latest move only confirms his desperation.

British Steel nationalisation plans announced by Starmer

The steelworks has been under government control for almost a year, but leglistation to nationalise it will be put forward this week.