Andy Burnham starts race 20 points ahead of where Labour would usually be but Makerfield is 'tailor-made' for Reform to do well, say pollsters ⊕⊕
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36 days ago
The Greater Manchester Mayor became Labour's official candidate as it emerged that he enjoys a considerable advantage over his party.
Labour is accused of 'killing off' jobs as youth unemployment hits 12-year high ⊖
The Office for National Statistics said the jobless rate among 18 to 24-year-olds now stands at 14.7 per cent, a rate not seen since late 2014.
Supermarket fury as Labour demands price cap on everyday foods ○
The price of eggs, bread and milk would be voluntarily capped under the proposals in return for easing packaging policies and delaying rule changes around healthy food.
Labour councils 'should only approve unpopular green belt planning applications in areas that DON'T vote Labour', councillor tells comrades ⊕
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Chris Myers, a Labour councillor, told a party WhatsApp group that allowing a planning application in Potters Bar would break their grip on Hertsmere Council.
UK defense secretary tells Labour leadership hopefuls: ‘Don’t you know there’s a war on?’ ⊖⊖
John Healey warned about the risk of losing political credibility as the Labour leadership drama escalates.
37 days ago
Heartbroken family of Brit killed in Hamas festival attack blame Labour and the Met for the rise in anti-Semitism: 'They take the side of hate' ⊖⊖
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Jake Marlowe, 26, was one of the 34 security personnel killed by terrorists when they stormed the music event on October 7, 2023.
Owners of £2m-plus homes could defer paying Labour mansion tax until death... if they are on a 'low' income ⊖
The Government it will make a deferral scheme available, meaning that some eligible homeowners won't have to pay the £2,500 a year-plus tax until they sell the home.
Labour leadership hopeful Andy Burnham working on 100-day plan for government ⊕⊕
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The Greater Manchester mayor's team is drawing up a plan for his first 100 days in Downing Street that will likely include reforms to England’s creaking social care system.
Andy Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate for Makerfield byelection ⊖
Party confirms that no other candidates have been shortlisted for election expected to take place on 18 June
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MPs order 'significant' upgrade for Parliament's gym after 'Action Man' Labour leader hopeful Al Carns complains the ceiling is too low for pull-ups ⊕
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Labour leadership hopeful Al Carns is among the politicians who have been griping about the state of the facilities.