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🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Labour MPs have no reason to oppose new welfare reforms, says minister

The UK government's new welfare reforms aim to address youth unemployment by providing financial incentives for businesses to hire young people on benefits.

Mar 16 • 15:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

More than 100 Labour MPs call on PM to stop assisted dying bill being blocked

Over 100 Labour MPs urge Prime Minister Keir Starmer to prevent the House of Lords from blocking the assisted dying bill, stressing the need for more parliamentary time.

Mar 16 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Keir Starmer under pressure over assisted dying law as 100 Labour MPs make major demand

Over 100 Labour MPs have urged Keir Starmer to support plans to legalize assisted dying, as a proposed bill faces significant delays in the House of Lords.

Mar 16 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Several Labour MPs in talks with Greens about defecting to the party, sources say

Several Labour MPs are considering defecting to the Green Party, seeking electoral support guarantees.

Mar 12 • 15:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Abstentions spell trouble ahead on juries

Justice Secretary David Lammy's jury trial reforms have passed a Commons hurdle, but significant abstentions from Labour MPs indicate potential future difficulties.

Mar 10 • 20:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Jury trial changes survive Labour rebellion to clear first hurdle

Legislation to limit jury trials passed its first vote in the UK Commons, overcoming a small rebellion from some Labour MPs.

Mar 10 • 19:25 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Britain: MPs vote 'no' to banning social media for children under 16

UK MPs have rejected a proposal to ban social media for children under 16, amid concerns from the Labour government preferring to await consultation results before legislating.

Mar 10 • 13:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Labour lawyers ‘blocked’ from briefing MPs on jury trials overhaul before vote

Labour lawyers were allegedly prevented from briefing MPs about concerns over proposed cuts to jury trials in England and Wales before a crucial vote.

Mar 9 • 18:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Starmer facing new Labour rebellion as MPs fight to extend porn ban

Labour leader Keir Starmer faces dissent from female MPs over the government's proposal to ban online pornography depicting incest but not step-incest.

Mar 9 • 15:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Over 30 female MPs give verdict on Lammy court plan - 'cannot come soon enough'

A group of 34 female Labour MPs is urging Deputy PM David Lammy to push forward with crucial court reforms that they argue are vital for women's lives.

Mar 8 • 19:00 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

U.K. PM faces revolt over immigration reforms by more than 100 MPs from his own party

Over 100 Labour MPs are urging Prime Minister Keir Starmer to reconsider proposed immigration reforms that would disadvantage low earners while favoring high earners.

Mar 5 • 01:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Scepticism over Starmer as Labour MPs meet to discuss threat from Greens

Labour MPs express concern over the party's strategy in light of growing competition from the Green Party.

Mar 4 • 15:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

MPs say Starmer’s UK-EU reset lacks ‘direction, definition and drive’

The UK Parliament's foreign affairs committee criticizes Keir Starmer's efforts to reset the relationship with the EU, highlighting a lack of strategic direction and clear goals.

Mar 4 • 00:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Shadow of Iraq war lies over Westminster as MPs consider US-Israeli attack on Iran

UK MPs are grappling with the implications of potential US-Israeli military action against Iran, reflecting on the lessons learned from the Iraq war.

Mar 3 • 19:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DARREN LEWIS: 'Green Party heroine Hannah Spencer brings real hope unlike some Labour MPs'

Darren Lewis praises Green Party's Hannah Spencer after her success in the Gorton and Denton by-election, highlighting her connection to ordinary citizens compared to Labour MPs.

Mar 2 • 16:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Shabana Mahmood vows to stick with hardline migration policies after byelection defeat

Shabana Mahmood remains committed to her hardline immigration policies despite calls from unions and Labour MPs for a reevaluation following a byelection loss.

Feb 27 • 22:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Labour MPs demand Starmer change direction after humiliating byelection loss

Labour MPs are pressing Keir Starmer to alter his leadership direction following a significant byelection defeat to the Greens in Gorton and Denton.

Feb 27 • 17:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

By-election result 'bruising' - but replacing Starmer 'won't solve problem', says Harman

Baroness Harriet Harman warns Labour MPs against replacing Keir Starmer following a significant by-election loss in Gorton and Denton.

Feb 27 • 07:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Brits 'stranded abroad' fury as ministers berated over new travel rules

A group of Labour MPs in the UK has expressed anger over new travel rules that force British citizens abroad to pay expensive fees to re-enter the country.

Feb 26 • 17:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

PMQs LIVE: Huge Mandelson update as Keir Starmer faces MPs showdown

Keir Starmer appears at Prime Minister's Questions amid controversy surrounding Lord Mandelson's arrest for alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 25 • 11:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Student loan crisis in England and Wales is a scam on graduates, say angry MPs

Labour MPs in the UK have condemned the student loan system as a scam, urging for changes due to the rising debt burden on graduates.

Feb 25 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Communication is key to the chances of Send reforms succeeding

Bridget Phillipson's focus on special educational needs during her first week as a cabinet minister highlights the urgency and personal connection many MPs have to the issue, suggesting significant reforms may be on the horizon.

Feb 23 • 19:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Don’t be fooled by recent good news, the UK economy is still in a precarious state

The article discusses the conflicting perspectives among Labour MPs regarding public spending and the UK economy's recovery amidst financial caution.

Feb 21 • 16:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Five former education secretaries urge Labour MPs to back government’s Send reforms in open letter

Five former UK education secretaries have urged Labour MPs to support government reforms aimed at improving the special education system in English schools.

Feb 20 • 18:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Starmer facing calls for inquiry into Labour thinktank’s investigation of journalists

Keir Starmer is under pressure from MPs to initiate an inquiry regarding a report that allegedly made unfounded allegations about journalists examining a Labour-affiliated thinktank.

Feb 15 • 15:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Unions and Labour MPs call on Starmer to end ‘narrow factional agenda’

Union leaders and Labour MPs are urging Keir Starmer to abandon a divisive approach within the party that they believe is jeopardizing electoral success.

Feb 14 • 23:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Keir Starmer set urgent demand over No10 'boys' club' by female MPs

Female Labour MPs are urging Keir Starmer to establish a new governmental role to address misogyny and reform the male-dominated culture within No10.

Feb 11 • 15:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Furious female Labour MPs urge Starmer to make a woman his de facto deputy

Female Labour MPs in the UK are demanding that leader Keir Starmer appoint a woman to a prominent deputy role to help bring about cultural change in government.

Feb 11 • 14:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

PMQs LIVE: Keir Starmer to face MPs after nightmare week

Keir Starmer is facing a challenging Prime Minister's Questions session following severe criticism from within his party and a tumultuous week.

Feb 11 • 11:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Immediate threat to Starmer has passed but his position remains precarious

Labour MPs are reassessing Keir Starmer's leadership after recent turmoil, believing the immediate threat to his position has subsided, though his long-term stability remains uncertain.

Feb 10 • 15:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Keir Starmer faced moment of doom - then MPs had a major realisation

Labour leader Keir Starmer confronted serious leadership mistakes, but MPs reconsidered the potential consequences of a leadership change amid political instability.

Feb 10 • 08:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Starmer vows not to walk away, saying he's 'won every fight'

Keir Starmer expressed his determination to remain Prime Minister during a meeting with Labour MPs despite calls for his resignation over controversial appointments.

Feb 9 • 20:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Bullish Keir Starmer's eight-word vow to MPs after top Labour figure calls on him to QUIT

Keir Starmer remains defiant amid calls for his resignation from a fellow Labour leader.

Feb 9 • 20:10 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

United Kingdom: Is a British Prime Minister about to resign again?

The article discusses the political turmoil in the UK as two top officials from Prime Minister Keir Starmer's team resign over the handling of the Epstein affair, leading to calls for Starmer’s resignation from Labour MPs.

Feb 9 • 15:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Minister credits Starmer for ‘taking responsibility’ over Mandelson ahead of key meeting with Labour MPs – UK politics live

Skills Minister Jacqui Smith expressed confidence in Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership amidst calls for resignation over a cabinet appointment.

Feb 9 • 08:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Keir Starmer faces make-or-break showdown with MPs after top aide quits

Keir Starmer is confronted with significant unrest from Labour MPs following the resignation of his chief of staff, threatening his leadership amid a growing crisis.

Feb 9 • 07:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Unfair' migration shake-up blasted as thousands of kids 'left in limbo'

A migration policy change by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood could result in over 300,000 children waiting up to a decade for settled status, prompting criticism from Labour MPs and warnings about its fairness.

Feb 9 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

For some, McSweeney resignation removes obstacle to eventual downfall of Starmer

The resignation of Morgan McSweeney has sparked criticism of Keir Starmer's leadership, with some Labour MPs believing it indicates his weakness and political passivity.

Feb 8 • 20:06 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Britain: Starmer Faces Anger from Labour MPs Over Mandelson Scandal

Keir Starmer faced furious backlash from his MPs regarding his government's handling of Peter Mandelson's relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 6 • 13:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Labour MPs urge Starmer to reveal if he saw peer's warnings about Mandelson's Epstein links

Labour MPs are pressing Sir Keir Starmer to disclose if he received warnings from party peer Lord Glasman regarding Peter Mandelson's connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 6 • 11:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Keir Starmer unveils survival plan as first Labour MPs break ranks on PM quitting

Keir Starmer faces political challenges as Labour MPs criticize the Prime Minister for appointing Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US.

Feb 5 • 19:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘If someone had pulled the trigger’: MPs rue lack of challenger to oust Keir Starmer

Labour MPs expressed frustration over the absence of a challenger to Keir Starmer amidst growing unrest within the party.

Feb 5 • 18:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Is this the end for Starmer? – The Latest

Labour MPs express growing doubts about Keir Starmer's leadership following controversy over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador.

Feb 5 • 16:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The management of the ‘Mandelson case’ outrages Labour MPs and jeopardizes Starmer's leadership

The handling of the 'Mandelson case' has provoked outrage among Labour MPs, threatening Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership amid calls for the resignation of his chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney.

Feb 5 • 11:59 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

His days in office are numbered: Epstein case shakes the chair of British Prime Minister Starmer

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces severe backlash from Labour Party MPs after appointing Peter Mandelson as the US ambassador due to Mandelson's friendship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 5 • 09:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Beth Rigby: Even Starmer's allies are unsure about his future

Some Labour MPs are questioning Sir Keir Starmer's judgement after his controversial appointment of Peter Mandelson as the US ambassador, leading to uncertainty among his allies.

Feb 4 • 21:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

MPs force Starmer to publish files about Mandelson's US appointment

Labour MPs compel Sir Keir Starmer to release documents regarding Peter Mandelson's appointment as the UK ambassador to the US amid a police investigation into his conduct.

Feb 4 • 20:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Labour MPs say Starmer’s days as PM are numbered amid fury over Mandelson

Labour MPs have expressed concerns over Keir Starmer's tenure as prime minister following his appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador, linked to controversy over Mandelson's friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 4 • 20:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Starmer Faces an Internal Crisis After Revealing He Appointed Mandelson as Ambassador Despite Warnings About His Relationship with Epstein

Labour MPs are rebelling against the government following the revelation that Starmer appointed Mandelson as ambassador, despite prior warnings regarding Mandelson's ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 4 • 16:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Labour MPs say they will vote down plan to limit Mandelson disclosures

Labour MPs are set to reject a government amendment aimed at restricting disclosures regarding Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador, with calls for a review by the intelligence and security committee.

Feb 4 • 14:03 UTC

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