Don’t be fooled by the Labour leader’s knighthood, his adviser tells an audience of Love Island fans. Source link
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Universal credit: Tory peer wants to force Commons vote on cut
The government is scrapping the £20-a-week benefit rise, introduced during the coronavirus pandemic. Source link
Angela Rayner calls for ‘a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work’
Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner is outlining the party’s plans for fair pay agreements between businesses and employees if it returns to power. The agreements would set legally binding wage levels and terms and conditions on a sector by sector basis – starting with adult social care. Angela Rayner will set out the details when […]
Labour conference: Starmer's rules change likely to be shelved – Rayner
The deputy leader says Sir Keir Starmer’s plans are “not on the order paper” for party bosses. Source link
What's going on with Labour's row?
Iain Watson looks at the complex situation facing Sir Keir Starmer and his opponents. Source link
Labour: Has Sir Keir Starmer stood by his pledges?
As Sir Keir prepares for his first in-person conference as leader, we look at the promises he has made. Source link
A look back at some of the most awkward moments at conference.
Every year, political parties have a conference. It’s an opportunity for the party leader to set out their vision, but it doesn’t always go to plan. From Theresa May’s incident-strewn speech in 2017 to Tony Blair sweating through his shirt, we look back at some of the most awkward moments at conference. Source link
Angela Rayner pledges fair pay talks between workers and bosses
Deputy party leader Angela Rayner will open Labour’s conference with the party’s offer to workers. Source link
Iceland boss: UK has more food banks than McDonalds
A retail boss had said cutting universal credit would be “a choice between heating and eating” for many people. Iceland’s Richard Walker said there had been an “alarming rise” in the number of UK food banks, and there were now more of them than branches of the McDonald’s fast food chain. And he would be […]
Jared O'Mara: Ex-Sheffield Hallam MP denies fraud charges
Jared O’Mara is alleged to have submitted false invoices totalling £28,700. Source link