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Jeremy Corbyn confirms launch of new political party Former Labour Party leader and Independent MP Jeremy Corbyn has confirmed he is launching a new political party. Corbyn has issued a joint statement with Zarah Sultana, who recently quit Labour to become an independent, saying: “It’s time for a new kind of political party – one… Continue reading Jeremy Corbyn confirms launch of new political party

Tories must ‘offer hope’ unlike Reform – Badenoch Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has said the Tories must not become a “repository of disenchantment”, but instead be about “offering hope”. The Tories must position themselves as the party that can “fix problems”, even as Reform UK, currently leading the Conservatives in many polls, was “stealing… Continue reading Tories must ‘offer hope’ unlike Reform – Badenoch

Kemi Badenoch to reshuffle Tory shadow cabinet Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch is set to reshuffle her shadow cabinet on Tuesday. Sir James Cleverly, who previously served in government as the foreign secretary and home secretary, is expected to return to the front bench as part of the changes. The leader of the opposition had… Continue reading Kemi Badenoch to reshuffle Tory shadow cabinet

UK and 27 other nations condemn Israel over ‘inhumane killing’ of Gaza civilians seeking aid The UK and 27 other countries have called for an immediate end to the war in Gaza, where they say the suffering of civilians has “reached new depths”. A joint statement says Israel’s aid delivery model is dangerous and condemns… Continue reading UK and 27 other nations condemn Israel over ‘inhumane killing’ of Gaza civilians seeking aid

Future pensioners to be worse off, government warns 8 hours ago Lucy Hooker Business reporter Getty Images People retiring in 2050 will be worse off than pensioners today, the government has warned, unless action is taken to boost retirement savings. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is reviving the Pensions Commission, which first reported… Continue reading Future pensioners to be worse off, government warns

Sewage discharges to halve by 2030, minister pledges 39 minutes ago Alex Boyd BBC News Getty Images The number of times sewage is discharged by water companies will be halved by 2030, the environment secretary has pledged. Steve Reed’s vow marks the first time ministers have set a clear target on the issue, following public… Continue reading Sewage discharges to halve by 2030, minister pledges

Minister denies Labour wants Abbott out of party 20 minutes ago Sam Francis Political reporter UK Parliament A government minister has rejected Diane Abbott’s claim the Labour leadership wants her out of the party after she was suspended for a second time over comments about racism. Treasury Minister James Murray said it was “absolutely not… Continue reading Minister denies Labour wants Abbott out of party

Abbott suspended by Labour Party after comments about racism MP Diane Abbott has been suspended by the Labour Party pending an investigation into comments she made about racism, the BBC understands. The move also means that Abbott will sit as an independent MP, known as losing the whip. Labour said it would not be commenting… Continue reading Abbott suspended by Labour Party after comments about racism