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🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Funding for populist-right ‘media-political complex’ exceeded £170m in five years, research finds

Research by Labour MP Liam Byrne reveals that over £170 million was allocated to the UK’s populist right, involving media and political entities funded by billionaires.

Mar 23 • 05:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Minister claimed thousands of pounds on expenses for promotional videos

Labour minister Al Carns claimed around £3,000 in expenses for promotional videos, including a video of him doing pull-ups at a fire station.

Mar 21 • 17:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

King Charles's US state visit 'should be delayed' as Trump embarrassment warning issued

Labour MP Dame Emily Thornberry has called for King Charles's upcoming state visit to the US to be delayed due to concerns about President Trump's behavior and ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Mar 17 • 08:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

MP: 'My mum killed the man who abused her - but we'd see her as a victim today'

Labour MP Naz Shah shares her mother's story of abuse and the implications of honour culture in her new memoir.

Mar 16 • 20:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Phil Woolas, former Labour MP and minister, dies of brain cancer aged 66

Former Labour MP Phil Woolas has passed away at the age of 66 after a battle with brain cancer.

Mar 14 • 11:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Former Labour MP Phil Woolas dies aged 66 after battle with brain cancer

Former Labour MP Phil Woolas has passed away at the age of 66 after a prolonged battle with glioblastoma.

Mar 14 • 09:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Labour MP reveals she was raped at work event - and case took 1,088 days to reach court

Labour MP Charlotte Nichols disclosed that it took over three years for her rape case to reach court, raising concerns about the government's proposed changes to jury trials.

Mar 10 • 21:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Powerful moment as Labour MP describes 'agony' of wait for justice after rape

Labour MP Charlotte Nichols shared her personal experience of waiting 1,088 days for justice following her rape during a parliamentary debate on court reforms.

Mar 10 • 19:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

China spying case: Labour MP received £2,400 donation from husband's firm

Labour MP Joani Reid resigned the Labour whip following her husband's arrest for suspected espionage and disclosed a donation from his lobbying firm just prior to the incident.

Mar 10 • 17:55 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
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Back my call for domestic abuse law change to help women escape vile abusers'

Labour MP Ruth Jones is urging the government to support Ruby's Law, which seeks to enhance domestic abuse laws by recognizing pet abuse as a form of coercion.

Mar 9 • 15:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I fled my abusive stepdad at 12 only to be married off. Then my mum took ultimate revenge'

Naz Shah, a Labour MP, shares her traumatic childhood experiences of fleeing her abusive stepfather and her mother's subsequent imprisonment for murder.

Mar 7 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Police search home of former Labour MP’s husband amid China spying investigation

The husband of former Labour MP Gloria De Piero confirmed that his home was searched as part of a police investigation into an alleged Chinese spying ring.

Mar 6 • 19:36 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

British MP suspended after spouse's arrest

Joani Reid, a British MP from the Labour Party, has been suspended following her husband's arrest on suspicion of spying for China.

Mar 5 • 21:13 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Member Leaves Position During Spy Investigation

A British Labour MP has temporarily stepped down following her partner's arrest and investigation for espionage on behalf of China.

Mar 5 • 21:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Spy scandal in Britain: The noose tightens around Starmer

A former advisor to the UK Labour Party and the spouse of an MP has been arrested on suspicion of espionage for China, raising further concerns about the party leader's connections to Beijing.

Mar 5 • 21:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Labour MP Joani Reid suspends herself over husband's arrest for 'spying for China'

Labour MP Joani Reid has suspended herself from the Labour Party following her husband's arrest on suspicion of spying for China, stating she will not return until the investigation is concluded.

Mar 5 • 20:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Labour MP suspended after husband arrested on suspicion of spying for China

Labour MP Joani Reid has been suspended from her party after her husband was arrested in connection with espionage allegations against China.

Mar 5 • 19:58 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

British Authorities Suspect Three Men Linked to Labour Party of Spying for China

British authorities have arrested three men, including a partner of a Labour MP, on suspicion of espionage for China.

Mar 5 • 11:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Husband of Labour MP released on bail after arrest on suspicion of spying for China

David Taylor, husband of Labour MP Joani Reid, has been released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of espionage related to China.

Mar 5 • 10:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

I've seen nothing to suspect my husband, says Labour MP after China spying arrests

Labour MP Joani Reid expresses her belief in her husband's innocence after his arrest in a Chinese spying investigation.

Mar 5 • 02:15 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

"They are spies of China." The embarrassment of Labour

Three people in the UK have been arrested on espionage charges linked to China, causing embarrassment for the Labour party due to one of the accused's connections to a sitting MP.

Mar 5 • 00:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

UK MP's partner reportedly arrested on suspicion of spying for China

Three men, including the partner of a current UK MP, have been arrested on suspicion of espionage for China by British police.

Mar 4 • 20:27 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Three arrested in the UK suspected of espionage for China

Three men have been arrested in the UK on suspicion of espionage for China, including the husband of a Labour MP.

Mar 4 • 18:08 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The partner of a deputy, among the three detained in the United Kingdom accused of spying for China

Three men have been detained in the UK on suspicion of espionage for China, including the partner of a Labour MP.

Mar 4 • 15:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Labour MP breaks silence after husband's arrest in China spy probe

Labour MP Joani Reid addresses the media following the arrest of her husband David Taylor in a Chinese spy investigation, asserting her lack of suspicions regarding his lawfulness.

Mar 4 • 14:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Partner of Labour MP' arrested over spying for China allegation

The partner of a Labour MP in the UK has been arrested on suspicion of spying for China, amidst broader concerns of foreign interference in UK democracy.

Mar 4 • 12:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Partner of sitting Labour MP among three arrested on suspicion of spying for China

Three men, including the partner of a sitting Labour MP, have been arrested in the UK on suspicion of espionage for China amid a national security investigation.

Mar 4 • 12:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

David Miliband tells Labour to 'get your act together'

Former Labour MP David Miliband urges the party to improve its strategy and connect better with voters following a recent by-election loss in Gorton and Denton.

Mar 4 • 09:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Labour MP with incurable breast cancer resigns to 'manage my condition'

Labour MP Ashley Dalton has resigned from her ministerial position to focus on managing her incurable breast cancer and to prioritize her health and family responsibilities.

Mar 2 • 12:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Former Labour MP calls for more testing after stroke on New Year's Day

Former Labour MP Jonathan Ashworth emphasizes the importance of recognizing stroke symptoms after suffering an ischemic stroke himself.

Mar 1 • 17:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Labour MP Josh Simons resigns as Cabinet Office Minister after accusations

Josh Simons resigns as Cabinet Office Minister amid allegations of targeting journalists.

Feb 28 • 17:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Watch new Green MP Hannah Spencer's election victory speech in full

Hannah Spencer, a Green MP, celebrated her victory in the Gorton and Denton by-election, marking a significant upset against the Labour Party.

Feb 27 • 07:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Friday briefing: Is the result in Gorton and Denton a sign of things to come?

Hannah Spencer has made history by becoming the new MP for Gorton and Denton, marking the Green party's first parliamentary byelection victory while Labour was relegated to third place.

Feb 27 • 06:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Who is Hannah Spencer? Green Party's NEW Gorton and Denton MP after shock result

Hannah Spencer has been elected as the new Green Party MP for Gorton and Denton, defeating competitors from Labour and Reform in a surprising electoral outcome.

Feb 27 • 04:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Gorton and Denton by-election: Who are the candidates vying to be the next MP

Voters in Gorton and Denton are participating in a by-election where Labour, the Green Party, and Reform are competing for the MP seat.

Feb 26 • 21:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

PM slams Farage in furious PMQs row after Reform chief backs call for MP to 'be shot'

During PMQs, Keir Starmer criticized Nigel Farage for not condemning a council leader's inflammatory comments about MP Natalie Fleet.

Feb 25 • 12:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Reform UK councillor shared Facebook post saying Labour MP ‘should be shot’

A Reform UK councillor shared a Facebook post suggesting that Labour MP Natalie Fleet should be shot, leading her to speak out against the normalization of death threats in politics.

Feb 24 • 15:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Labour MP demands BBC explanation after 'unforgivable' Bafta racial slur broadcast

Labour MP Dawn Butler is seeking an explanation from the BBC for airing a racial slur during the Baftas, which she termed 'unforgivable'.

Feb 24 • 13:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

I'm an MP and SEND parent - I'm hopeful we don't have to fight for our child's basic rights

Labour MP Jen Craft, who is also a parent of a child with special educational needs, expresses hope for positive reforms in the government’s special educational needs system, as concerns from parents are often politicized.

Feb 22 • 22:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Threats from Russia and radicalism are worse than public realizes, Defence chair warns

Labour MP Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi emphasizes that the UK is underprepared for escalating threats from Russia and domestic radicalism, calling for increased defense spending and highlighting job risks in the sector.

Feb 21 • 16:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Labour must fix outdated HMRC rate hitting low-paid frontline workers, MP demands

Labour MP Jim McMahon is urging the government to increase the HMRC mileage payment rate for low-paid frontline workers, highlighting that the current rate hasn't been updated since 2011.

Feb 15 • 11:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Stunned MP confronts police chief after witnessing brazen shoplifting

Labour MP Joani Reid expressed her shock after witnessing a blatant shoplifting incident in London, highlighting issues with police reporting by store staff.

Feb 10 • 15:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Blow for Keir Starmer as union boss calls for new PM and Labour MP hits out at 'boys club'

Keir Starmer faces increasing pressure from union leaders calling for a leadership change amid party tensions.

Feb 8 • 10:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Labour MP calls for a ‘clearout’ of advisers in Downing Street amid Mandelson scandal - UK politics live

A Labour MP has urged Keir Starmer to purge advisers in Downing Street following a scandal involving Peter Mandelson.

Feb 6 • 08:54 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
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Epstein scandal shakes the British Labour Party

The decision of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to appoint Peter Mandelson, who is linked to Jeffrey Epstein, as ambassador is facing increasing criticism, leading to a rebellion within the Labour Party led by MP Angela Rayner, while the police have launched an investigation into Mandelson.

Feb 5 • 09:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Human body parts sold on social media as MP lists stomach churning cases

Labour MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy has introduced a Bill to ban the disturbing sale of human body parts on social media platforms, highlighting various items currently available.

Feb 4 • 14:23 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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