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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Osun LP chieftain seeks truce over party crisis

Gideon Aloba, a Labour Party leader in Osun State, is calling for reconciliation to resolve ongoing factional disputes within the party ahead of the 2027 elections.

Mar 5 โ€ข 01:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Asylum seekers waiting over a year for claim in UK may be allowed to work under new measures

The UK government plans to allow up to 21,000 asylum seekers, who have been waiting over a year for their claims to be processed, to work, while imposing stricter regulations for claimants who violate the law or have sufficient assets.

Mar 4 โ€ข 22:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

'Today is a dark day as Labour's new asylum plan will penalise people like me'

Allan Njanji criticizes the Labour government's new asylum plan, which he argues will jeopardize the security and stability of newly granted refugees.

Mar 4 โ€ข 22:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

'Restoring control at borders not a betrayal of Labour values,' home secretary to say

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood asserts that reestablishing control at UK borders aligns with Labour values while announcing upcoming immigration reforms.

Mar 4 โ€ข 21:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ 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 โ€ข 20:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ 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 โ€ข 18:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Andy Burnham criticises โ€˜bankruptcyโ€™ of Labour approach to campaigning

Andy Burnham critiques Keir Starmer's Labour leadership for its ineffective campaigning methods following a recent byelection loss in Gorton and Denton.

Mar 4 โ€ข 17:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

British police arrested three suspects of spying for China

British police have arrested three men on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service, with connections to a Labour Party member.

Mar 4 โ€ข 17:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Three people arrested in Britain for espionage

Three men have been arrested in London and Wales for allegedly spying for China, with implications of interference in British democracy.

Mar 4 โ€ข 16:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
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 โ€ข 15:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Competence, not zoning, will decide Oyo 2027 candidate โ€” LP

The Labour Party in Oyo State emphasizes that the most competent candidate, regardless of their origin, will represent the party in the 2027 governorship election.

Mar 4 โ€ข 15:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 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 โ€ข 15:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 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 โ€ข 14:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Great Britain: Youth Without Work - But With a Higher Minimum Wage?

The rising minimum wage in Great Britain provides little relief for the one million young people who are neither employed nor in education or training.

Mar 4 โ€ข 14:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

โ€œSpying for Chinaโ€: three arrests in the United Kingdom, two are partners of Labour parliamentarians

UK authorities have arrested three men on charges of espionage on behalf of China, two of whom allegedly have personal connections to Labour Party officials.

Mar 4 โ€ข 14:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

State pension to rise ยฃ575 for millions as DWP confirms boost

Millions of state pensioners in the UK will see an annual rise of ยฃ575 in their state pension due to a 4.8% increase starting in April, confirmed by the DWP.

Mar 4 โ€ข 11:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Can Mahmood's immigration plan save Labour? Sky News interviews the home secretary

Sky News interviews Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood about her radical immigration reforms aimed at revitalizing Labour ahead of the next general election.

Mar 4 โ€ข 09:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 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 โ€ข 09:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

MPs say Starmerโ€™s UK-EU reset lacks โ€˜direction, definition and driveโ€™

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 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 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 โ€ข 19:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Spring forecast: Reeves insists Labour has โ€˜right economic planโ€™ as 2026 growth downgraded

Rachel Reeves affirmed that Labour has the appropriate economic strategy while announcing a downgraded growth forecast for 2026 amidst rising global uncertainty.

Mar 3 โ€ข 13:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Spring Statement 2026: What it means for you - from tax to pensions and petrol

The Spring Statement 2026 outlines Labour's economic plan, projecting an annual benefit of ยฃ1,000 for citizens, despite the absence of major tax changes.

Mar 3 โ€ข 13:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

The Fellesforbundet Wants to Rejoin Aps Executive Board

Fellesforbundet is pushing for its new leader to take a seat on the executive board of the Labour Party in Norway.

Mar 3 โ€ข 11:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Spring Statement LIVE: Rachel Reeves to deliver major update on economy

Rachel Reeves is set to present her Spring Statement, emphasizing the effectiveness of her economic plan for working people amidst recent political challenges.

Mar 3 โ€ข 11:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

We Loved Each Other So Much: The War in Iran is Wearing Down the Washington-London Privileged Relationship

The article discusses how the ongoing conflict in Iran is straining the historically close relationship between Washington and London, particularly in political forums.

Mar 3 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Greens surpass Labour and Conservative Party

The UK's Green Party has overtaken the Labour and Conservative parties in a recent poll, indicating a significant shift in the political landscape.

Mar 3 โ€ข 10:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Spring Statement: All you need to know as Rachel Reeves delivers key update

Rachel Reeves is set to present a Spring Statement aimed at demonstrating economic stability amid global tensions and recent political challenges for the Labour Party.

Mar 3 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Manchester no longer sounds like Labour

Left-leaning voters in Manchester feel abandoned by Starmer's Labour Party and are now opting for the Green Party.

Mar 3 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Starmer vows to avoid โ€˜mistakes of Iraqโ€™ that have haunted Labour for decades

Keir Starmer has pledged to steer clear of the 'mistakes of Iraq' that have overshadowed the Labour party, emphasizing a lawful and considered approach to military action.

Mar 2 โ€ข 20:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 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 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 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 โ€ข 12:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

London Denies Bases for US Raids, Then Thinks Again: "But Only for Defensive Purposes"

The UK government has faced controversy over its stance on US and Israeli attacks on Iran, initially denying the use of its military bases for such operations but then reconsidering while claiming the intent is purely defensive.

Mar 2 โ€ข 11:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

The refugee status in the United Kingdom will be granted for a renewable period of 30 months instead of five years, announces the British government

The UK government has changed its refugee status granting policy, offering a renewable 30-month status instead of the previous five-year duration.

Mar 2 โ€ข 07:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Most senior council officers in England say building work hit by delays

A significant proportion of senior council officers in England report delays in construction projects amid ongoing financial pressures and a call for funding reform.

Mar 2 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Labour council accuses minister of โ€˜moral bankruptcyโ€™ over social care dispute

The Labour council in Hartlepool criticized Secretary Steve Reed for his indifference towards social care issues affecting children in their community.

Mar 2 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Labour Together โ€˜making clean breakโ€™ after former director resigns as minister

Labour Together has announced a clean break from the past following the resignation of Josh Simons as a minister amid a scandal involving a controversial report.

Mar 1 โ€ข 16:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Green party membership in UK passes 200,000 after byelection victory

The UK Green Party has seen its membership exceed 200,000 following a significant byelection victory in Gorton and Denton, marking a substantial rise since last September.

Mar 1 โ€ข 14:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Sadiq Khan sends searing 'betrayal' warning to Keir Starmer after by-election loss

Sadiq Khan cautioned Keir Starmer against shifting Labour's progressive values in light of a recent by-election defeat.

Mar 1 โ€ข 11:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Peter Obi slams politiciansโ€™ focus on 2027 elections despite rising insecurity

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi criticizes Nigerian political leaders for focusing on the 2027 elections while insecurity and violence escalate across the nation.

Mar 1 โ€ข 09:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Labour must cease taking progressive voters for granted, says Sadiq Khan

Sadiq Khan argues that Labour's strategy of taking progressive voters for granted is flawed, especially after the recent byelection results that saw a Green party candidate win.

Mar 1 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Starmer is cautious on Iran because he knows the chaos Trump's strikes could trigger

Sir Keir Starmer is taking a cautious stance on US military actions in Iran, balancing pressures from both sides of the political spectrum in the UK while emphasizing adherence to international law.

Feb 28 โ€ข 22:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Labour minister Josh Simons resigns after falsely linking journalists to โ€˜pro-Kremlinโ€™ network

Labour minister Josh Simons has resigned after being linked to a controversy over falsely accusing journalists of being part of a 'pro-Kremlin' network.

Feb 28 โ€ข 17:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 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 โ€ข 17:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Andy Burnham 'probably' would have won by-election, Labour deputy leader says

Labour's deputy leader suggests that Andy Burnham likely would have won a recent by-election that saw the party fall to third place behind the Greens.

Feb 28 โ€ข 16:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Wes Streeting says Labour must 'give country hope' after by-election defeat

Wes Streeting emphasizes the need for Labour to present hope to the country following a significant by-election loss, advocating for humility and caution against shifting too far left.

Feb 28 โ€ข 15:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

And the Greens triumph in Manchester thanks to the votes from the Islamic ghetto

The Greens won a by-election in Gorton and Denton, Manchester, marking a historic defeat for the Labour Party in an area it had dominated since 1931.

Feb 28 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

DAVID BLUNKETT: 'Keir Starmer must show how policies can change the lives of voters'

David Blunkett urges Keir Starmer to effectively communicate how his policies will positively impact voters' lives following a Labour defeat in a key by-election.

Feb 28 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Nasarawa LP leaders debunk report of interim management committee

Leaders of the Labour Party in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, dismissed rumors of an interim management committee, affirming their unity and commitment to win the 2027 elections.

Feb 28 โ€ข 08:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Labour anxiety and accusations after big shift in Muslim vote to Greens

The Green Party's recent electoral success in Gorton and Denton has highlighted a significant shift of Muslim voters from Labour, causing tensions and accusations among political parties in the UK.

Feb 28 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

United Kingdom, Labour Party defeat in the Manchester stronghold. 'Starmer at a dead end'

The Labour Party suffered a shocking defeat in a crucial by-election in Manchester, leading to intense criticism of leader Keir Starmer.

Feb 28 โ€ข 00:00 UTC

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