Investment in the arts will pay off for Lisa Nandy Letter: Tom Taylor says most of the problems in the in-tray of the new culture secretary are traceable to one cause: underfunding The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2024
Forget the football! Eleven days into a Labour government, here are reasons to be hopeful From climate crisis to the culture wars, this is a moment of genuine change – and a little optimism is finally possible, writes Zoe Williams The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2024
Labour government will be ‘more Gareth Southgate, less Michael Gove’, culture secretary pledges The culture secretary vowed an end to the ‘era of division’ in British politics, adding ministers will take their lead from the England manager The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2024
Police snipers on central London rooftops in ring of steel for King's Speech opening Parliament A huge security operation will be put in place across Whitehall for Wednesday when King Charles III will travel from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2024
Labour will be ‘more Southgate, less Gove’ in trying to end division, says Nandy Culture secretary, who watched England lose to Spain with PM, says manager assembled ‘incredible’ team that reflects national story The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2024
Labour will rightly be judged by how it fixes our problems. But never forget who left the UK in such a rotten state Although Cameron and Osborne have been rebranded as Tory moderates, look back to 2010 and you’ll see how much devastation they truly caused, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2024
Kylie Minogue to be 'buckled in' for Euros final after BST Hyde Park performance The singer claims ‘it’s coming home’ for England after tense semi-final Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2024
Battle resumes to take control of Telegraph – and the Tory soul After year in ownerless limbo, Conservative party’s bible goes up for sale in second auction next week The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2024
Era of culture wars is over, pledges new culture secretary Lisa Nandy Nandy says her department will prioritise celebrating British culture and a less divisive vision of the UK The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2024
Nandy wasn’t supposed to head up culture, but could her level-headed approach be just the ticket? After the Tory years of underfunding, BBC-baiting and culture wars, nothing less than the soul of the nation is in the surprise new minister’s hands, says Charlotte Higgins The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2024
Football, faith and Fabianism: what books by the new frontbenchers tell us about the way Labour will govern Ed Miliband’s ideas are more radical than his party’s; Emily Thornberry is alarmed by Trump; Rachel Reeves has an unlikely role model. What else do the new cabinet’s tomes reveal? The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2024
Cap rent rises in England and Wales, Labour-commissioned report says Exclusive: Report recommends ‘double lock’ for those renewing their tenancies The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2024
Lisa Nandy urges support for UN relief agency for Palestinians Labour shadow minister also says Israel should be held accountable before international tribunal for war conduct in Gaza The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2024
At least a dozen Westminster insiders targeted in WhatsApp phishing attack A minister, political advisers and journalists were among those who received potentially compromising messages over six-month period The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2024 Labour would shift focus of development aid to poorest countries, says Lisa Nandy NGOs told a future government would take ‘more strategic approach’ and target poorest states with budget
The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2024 Lisa Nandy says she carries a police alarm, as fears rise about MPs’ safety Labour shadow minister has extra security arrangements in place and says that is a ‘very typical experience’ for MPs
Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2024 Keir Starmer 'escapes' major Labour revolt over Gaza ceasefire vote The Commons Speaker allowed a Labour amendment to be called and debated, which also supported a ceasefire, but was not nearly as critical of Israel
The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2024 Labour’s Gaza amendment is chance to ‘speak with one voice’, says Nandy Shadow minister says Commons ceasefire motion is chance to lift debate away from party politics
The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2024 Lisa Nandy calls for urgent focus on two-state solution to end Israel-Gaza war Labour MP on visit to region says international community has not done enough to seek lasting solution to conflict
The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2023 Britain’s record on aid has been badly tarnished. Here’s how Labour can restore it People are sceptical of Britain’s role as a force for good. But Keir Starmer can change that, writes Oxfam GB chief executive Dhananjayan Sriskandarajah
The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023 Sunak tells food summit no parent should ever watch their child starve Speaking at the Global Food Security Summit in London, Mr Sunak announced a new virtual hub to link UK scientists with global research initiatives.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 16, 2023 Keir Starmer insists Labour 'united' despite massive Gaza ceasefire rebellion KEIR Starmer has insisted Labour is united on the Israel-Hamas war – despite a massive rebellion from his MPs on the issue and a wave of…
The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023 Lisa Nandy defends transgender support after JK Rowling attack The Labour frontbencher said the furore ‘breaks my heart’ as she re-reads Harry Potter with her son following the author’s criticism.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 16, 2023 Senior Labour MP questions 'how far' international law applies in Gaza A SENIOR Labour MP has claimed there are 'questions' about 'how far and when' international law applies in relation to Israel’s bombardment of…
The National (Scotland) · Nov 14, 2023 Lisa Nandy slammed for 'wilful attempt to mislead' public on SNP ceasefire motion A SENIOR Labour MP has came under attack for claiming that the SNP have withdrawn their amendment to the King’s speech in the House…