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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 β€’ 17:00 UTC
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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 β€’ 17:48 UTC
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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 β€’ 07:53 UTC
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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 β€’ 06:45 UTC
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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 β€’ 04:31 UTC
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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 β€’ 21:21 UTC
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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 β€’ 12:49 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Reform UK councillor shared Facebook post saying Labour MP β€˜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 β€’ 15:37 UTC
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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 β€’ 13:16 UTC
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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 β€’ 22:30 UTC
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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 β€’ 16:21 UTC
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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 β€’ 11:34 UTC
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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 β€’ 15:21 UTC
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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 β€’ 10:40 UTC
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Labour MP calls for a β€˜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 β€’ 08:54 UTC
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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 β€’ 19:42 UTC
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β€˜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 β€’ 18:06 UTC
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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 β€’ 09:06 UTC
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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 β€’ 14:23 UTC
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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 β€’ 14:03 UTC
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LIVE: MPs debate Peter Mandelson scandal as Labour MP warns he will rebel against Starmer

Members of Parliament are engaged in a debate regarding the release of documents related to Lord Peter Mandelson's appointment as Britain's Ambassador to the US, with calls for accountability regarding his connections to Jeffrey Epstein and Keir Starmer's knowledge of them.

Feb 4 β€’ 13:26 UTC
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DWP two-child benefit limit set to be scrapped - see how your MP voted

Labour's Bill to abolish the two-child benefit limit has successfully passed a significant vote in Parliament, with MPs overwhelmingly supporting the end of the policy that has been critiqued for contributing to child poverty.

Feb 4 β€’ 11:23 UTC
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Crime & Justice

MP Dan Norris further arrested on suspicion of rape and other offences

MP Dan Norris has been re-arrested on multiple charges, including rape and sexual assault, following his previous suspension from the Labour Party after an earlier arrest.

Feb 2 β€’ 11:28 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Bangladesh hands down jail sentences to former PM and her Labour MP niece

Bangladesh has sentenced former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her niece Tulip Siddiq to jail in a corruption probe, prompting claims of a biased judicial process from both women.

Feb 2 β€’ 09:39 UTC
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People walking their dogs in cold weather issued government alert

Dog walkers are alerted to comply with new government regulations amidst extreme cold weather conditions, as advised by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and Labour MP Dame Angela Eagle.

Jan 14 β€’ 14:11 UTC
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Keir Starmer promises action over cancellation of Jewish MP’s school visit

Keir Starmer has vowed to take action against those responsible for canceling a school visit by Jewish MP Damien Egan due to opposition from pro-Palestine activists.

Jan 14 β€’ 13:25 UTC
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Life & Tech

Strictly star and former Labour MP Jacqui Smith engaged to partner of six years

Former Labour MP Jacqui Smith is engaged to Professor Graham Timmins, her partner for six years, with plans to marry this August.

Jan 14 β€’ 11:09 UTC
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Jewish MP’s visit to school cancelled after concerns raised by pro-Palestine group

A planned visit by Jewish Labour MP Damien Egan to Bristol Brunel Academy was cancelled due to concerns raised by a pro-Palestine group, highlighting tensions surrounding the topic.

Jan 12 β€’ 18:34 UTC
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Crime & Justice

David Lammy defends jury trial shake-up after Labour MP threatens to step down

David Lammy supports the government's plan to replace jury trials with 'swift courts', despite backlash following Labour MP Karl Turner's threat of a by-election.

Jan 11 β€’ 19:00 UTC
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Calls for more screenings with 12 young people a week dying from heart conditions

Labour MP Amanda Hack advocates for a national screening program following the death of 12 young people each week in the UK from undiagnosed heart conditions.

Jan 10 β€’ 16:16 UTC
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Labour to protect existing MPs above winning more seats at next election, deputy PM says

Labour will adopt an "incumbency first" approach to prioritize the protection of current MPs in the upcoming election, according to deputy leader Lucy Powell.

Jan 6 β€’ 08:27 UTC
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Former Labour MP and defence minister Sir Patrick Duffy dies aged 105

Former Labour MP and defence minister Sir Patrick Duffy has passed away at the age of 105 after a brief illness, making him the longest-living former MP in the UK.

Jan 3 β€’ 16:22 UTC
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Former Labour MP and defence minister Sir Patrick Duffy dies aged 105

Sir Patrick Duffy, the former Labour MP and defence minister, has passed away at the age of 105 after a short illness, making him one of the UK's longest-living former MPs.

Jan 3 β€’ 15:13 UTC
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Pubs should be 'community owned to help them thrive and survive'

Labour MP Alistair Strathern argues for community ownership of pubs during a visit to the UK's first community-owned pub, the Red Lion, which faced the threat of being turned into a steakhouse chain.

Jan 1 β€’ 15:24 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Grenfell firms still receiving multimillion-pound public contracts, analysis finds

An analysis revealed that several companies linked to the Grenfell Tower fire are still receiving multimillion-pound public contracts, prompting survivors to urge the government to cease these contracts.

Dec 29 β€’ 06:46 UTC

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