Australian PM Anthony Albanese re-elected for a second three-year term Albanese claimed victory as the first Australian prime minister to clinch a second consecutive term in 21 years Euronews · May 3, 2025
After Runcorn, Labour now needs to prove itself to the electorate – the future of the country depends on it THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Pragmatic, practical moves can be taken to restore the trust many have lost in the government The Independent UK · May 2, 2025
Hard right wins local UK election in blow to PM Starmer Hard-right upstarts Reform UK snatched a parliamentary seat from Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour party on Friday in local elections that dealt a blow to Britain's two establishment parties. Radio France Internationale · May 2, 2025
Wes Streeting's ex-aide given suspended sentence after exposing himself to girl A FORMER aide to Health Secretary Wes Streeting has been spared jail after exposing himself to a teenage girl and following her ... The National (Scotland) · Apr 28, 2025
This Scotsman represents everything to which our country aspires today AFTER failing to win the seat of Camlachie in Glasgow for the Scottish Labour Party in 1892 and now free of the constraints of parliamentary life,… The National (Scotland) · Apr 28, 2025
A protest vote is an important democratic safety valve, but be careful how you use it THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Nigel Farage’s party is expected to do well on Thursday as voters turn away from Labour and the Conservatives The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2025
Labour 'block' vote on giving Scotland immigration powers LABOUR have been accused of blocking a vote on a bid to give Scotland control over immigration policy. The National (Scotland) · Apr 25, 2025
Labour austerity feeding rise of far right in UK, John Swinney tells Anas Sarwar LABOUR'S “continuation of austerity” at Westminster is pushing voters towards Reform and the far right, John Swinney has said. The National (Scotland) · Apr 24, 2025
Keir Starmer hit by backlash after refusal to apologise to MP Rosie Duffield over transphobia row The gender-critical MP resigned from Labour last September after being widely accused within her own ranks of transphobia Evening Standard · Apr 23, 2025
Keir Starmer refuses to apologise to Rosie Duffield over transphobia row Kemi Badenoch accused the PM of ‘hounding’ the gender-critical MP out of the Labour Party in a series of ugly exchanges in the Commons The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025
Labour told to stop pandering to US as UK growth expectations slashed LABOUR has been told to stop “scraping around” for minor deal changes with the US and to work on building better ties with the EU following a… The National (Scotland) · Apr 22, 2025
Awkward Live TV Clash as Sky News Star Grills Labour Minister in Cringe-Worthy Standoff A heated exchange unfolded live on Sky News after anchor Anna Jones pressed Health and Social Care Minister Karin Smyth on Labour’s stance. The Fashion Central · Apr 19, 2025
Ministers raise concern over NASUWT move for ‘combative’ ex-FBU chief Matt Wrack in line to become leader of traditionally moderate union despite lack of teaching experience The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2025
Why Keir Starmer’s psychological profile is different from other prime ministers – and what it means for his dealings with Donald Trump The question “Who is Keir Starmer?” echoed across headlines before and after he took office in 2024. Despite leading the Labour party for years, his personality, leadership style and core motivations remained something of a mystery. Now in office, that question matters more than ever. In moments of crisis, a… The Conversation · Apr 11, 2025
Evening Standard · Apr 6, 2025 Labour ‘right’ to suspend MP arrested on suspicion of rape, says minister The party confirmed on Saturday night that it had suspended the 65-year-old MP for North East Somerset and Hanham.
The National (Scotland) · Apr 5, 2025 Labour MP suspended from party following arrest over rape and child sex offences A Labour MP has been suspended from the party after being arrested on suspicion of rape and child sexual offences ...
The National (Scotland) · Apr 1, 2025 Keir Starmer taking voters for 'April Fools' as bills soar, say SNP VOTERS are being “taken for an April Fool” by Prime Minister Keir Starmer as household bills soar, the SNP have said.
The National (Scotland) · Mar 29, 2025 'Spineless' Anas Sarwar slated for 'deafening silence' on UK benefit cuts Anas Sarwar has been branded "spineless" by the SNP after he continued to defend swingeing UK Government welfare cuts which are set to…
The National (Scotland) · Mar 28, 2025 Wes Streeting takes £53k from private healthcare recruiter before NHS job cuts WES Streeting accepted over £50,000 from a firm involved in private healthcare recruitment just weeks before axing thousands of NHS jobs ...
The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025 Labour has history of difficult debates over welfare, says McFadden The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster said people should not be content with allowing the number of benefits claimants to grow.
The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025 Starmer faces first by-election challenge on May 1 in Runcorn The poll will coincide with local elections being held the same day, it has been confirmed.
The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025 Voices: Independent readers react to Rachel Reeves’ spring statement – from ‘out of touch’ to ‘genuine poverty’ THE INDEPENDENT DEBATE: The chancellor’s spring statement sparked fierce criticism from readers, who accused her of reviving austerity by targeting the poor while failing to prioritise improving living standards, tax reform, and sustainable economic growth
The National (Scotland) · Mar 26, 2025 Labour cuts to push 50,000 children into poverty, UK Government's own figures show LABOUR’S welfare cuts will push “an additional 250,000 people (including 50,000 children)” into relative poverty, according to the UK…
Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2025 Dail adjourned as Irish government pushes through controversial speaking changes The opposition criticised video footage of Michael Lowry making a gesture to a TD as the Dail was adjourned.
The National (Scotland) · Mar 25, 2025 UK Government warned not to 'push more families into hardship', at poverty summit THE UK Government has been warned not to “push even more families into hardship” by imposing austerity cuts, ahead of a poverty summit at…