Court to hear conviction challenge by MP jailed for lying to police
An MP who was jailed for lying to police over a speeding offence is set to challenge her conviction for perverting the course of justice.
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Man arrested after egg thrown at Jeremy Corbyn during mosque visit
A man has been arrested after Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn was egged during a visit to a north London mosque.
Tackling anti-Semitism must be Labour’s number one issue, says Tom Watson
Labour’s deputy leader Tom Watson is seeking a meeting with Jeremy Corbyn to discuss making tackling anti-Semitism “the number one issue” for the party.
Chris Williamson vows to work to clear his name after suspension from Labour
A prominent ally of Jeremy Corbyn has said he will work to clear his name after being suspended from Labour for suggesting the party had “given too much ground” in its response to complaints of anti-Semitism.
Corbyn ally Chris Williamson suspended from Labour over anti-Semitism remarks
A prominent ally of Jeremy Corbyn has been suspended from Labour after he apologised for suggesting the party had “given too much ground” in its response to complaints of anti-Semitism.
Corbyn ally faces investigation after apologising over anti-Semitism remarks
A prominent ally of Jeremy Corbyn is facing investigation by the party after he apologised for suggesting Labour had “given too much ground” in its response to complaints of anti-Semitism.
Labour MP accused of downplaying anti-Semitism ‘deeply regrets’ choice of words
Labour MP Chris Williamson has apologised after he suggested the party had “given too much ground” in its response to complaints of anti-Semitism.
Corbyn ally condemned for saying Labour being ‘demonised’ over anti-Semitism
An ally of Jeremy Corbyn has been criticised by several Labour MPs for saying the party has been “too apologetic” over anti-Semitism.
May warned to rule out no-deal Brexit or face ministerial revolt
Theresa May is under mounting pressure from Cabinet ministers and junior colleagues to signal that she will not take the UK out of the European Union without a deal on March 29.
Labour announces support for second referendum to prevent ‘damaging Tory Brexit’
The Labour Party has announced it will back a second referendum to prevent a “damaging Tory Brexit” if its withdrawal plan is rejected by MPs this week.
Jeremy Corbyn tells of ‘regret’ after seven Labour MPs quit party
Jeremy Corbyn has spoken of his “regret” after seven MPs quit the party citing his approach to Brexit and the handling of anti-Semitism within Labour.
Young Labour chairwoman ‘condemns’ Joan Ryan tweet sent from group’s account
Young Labour, the youth section of the Labour Party, has come under fire for a tweet sent from its Twitter account after the resignation of Joan Ryan.
Alastair Campbell criticises John Humphrys on Brexit and fall in Today ratings
Alastair Campbell has suggested that John Humphrys’ on-air manner and welcome of Brexiteers led to a drop in ratings for BBC Radio 4’s Today programme.
Profiled: The seven MPs who have resigned the Labour whip
Here’s all you need to know about the seven MPs who resigned from Jeremy Corbyn’s party.
Michael Dugher to quit Labour amid concerns over ‘institutional’ anti-Semitism
Former Labour vice chairman Michael Dugher has said he is intending to leave the party, saying he now regards it as “institutionally anti-Semitic”.
Labour calls for Sir Philip Green to lose knighthood if allegations are true
The Labour Party has renewed calls for businessman Sir Philip Green to be stripped of his knighthood if the newly-revealed allegations against him are true.
No confidence motions in Luciana Berger withdrawn following Labour row
Moves to hold a vote of no confidence in Labour MP and outspoken leadership critic Luciana Berger have been withdrawn after a heated row in the party ranks.
No confidence vote move against Labour MP Luciana Berger triggers row
Moves to hold a vote of no confidence in Labour MP and outspoken leadership critic Luciana Berger have triggered a heated row in party ranks.
Real chance of significant group of Labour MPs breaking away, says Cable
There is a “real chance of a significant group” of Labour MPs breaking away from the party and if that happens the Liberal Democrats “will work with them in some form”, Sir Vince Cable has claimed.
MP jailed for lying to avoid speeding points urged to quit
Disgraced MP Fiona Onasanya has been urged to do the “decent thing” and resign after she was jailed for lying to police over a speeding offence.
Labour MP says voters ‘will walk’ from all parties if Brexit not delivered
Labour Brexiteer John Mann has warned colleagues that voters “will walk” from all political parties if the referendum result is not delivered.
‘Fat Cat Friday’ study highlights huge gap in pay between execs and staff
Chief executives of leading UK companies are paid 133 times more than the average worker, new research for “Fat Cat Friday” reveals.
Scotland’s political leaders’ Christmas messages focus on those who struggle
Political leaders in Scotland have tried to raise awareness of those who suffer through the festive season in their Christmas messages.
Parkinson brands MP Dennis Skinner an ‘old ratbag’ over 70s show dispute
Michael Parkinson has branded MP Dennis Skinner an “old ratbag” for opposing his show in the 1970s.
Aberdeen Labour leader to make direct final plea for party membership
National Labour bosses have put the suspension of nine Aberdeen councillors on further hold - with the group now expected to make a final plea in person to a powerful party committee.
Labour Party unveils animal welfare policy
A ban on live exports of animals, the introduction of mandatory CCTV in slaughterhouses and a consultation on the expansion of “megafarms” are among the proposals in a 50-point animal welfare draft policy document which was launched yesterday by the Labour Party.
Rail industry ‘will work with Corbyn if he’s PM’
FirstGroup chief executive Tim O’Toole has said the industry will work with Jeremy Corbyn - in the event of the Labour Party leader becoming prime minister - to “come to some sort of sensible arrangement” for running Britain’s railways.
Revealed: The Labour Party candidates for the upcoming local elections in Aberdeen
Aberdeen's council leader yesterday hailed the administration's five years in office as the city's Labour Party announced its candidates for the upcoming local authority elections.
Labour’s Bath branch takes in more money in 2015 than the entire Scottish party
Labour's branch in Bath earned more money last year than the entire Scottish party.
Dugdale launches scathing attack on Corbyn
The leader of Scottish Labour has claimed the chances of her party winning an election under Jeremy Corbyn are "slim" to "non-existent".
Petition launched to save Labour MP threatened with deselection over Syria views
A petition has been launched to save a Labour MP from deselection.
Twitter reacts to Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour leadership win
On one of the most momentous days in British politics for a generation, social media went into overdrive reacting to the Corbyn coronation.