Swift decision by Keir Starmer is praised by Jewish groups but condemned by Labour left Rebecca Long-Bailey sacked from shadow cabinet – updates Keir Starmer is facing a showdown with… »
Labour leadership hustings saw frontrunner criticised for party’s ‘tone-deaf’ approach The contenders to become Labour leader have clashed over Brexit and compulsory re-selection for MPs in an occasionally testy hustings… »
Rolling coverage of the day’s political developments as they happen, including Boris Johnson chairing a meeting of the new cabinet and further government reshuffle developments Javid resigned after Johnson pushed… »
Leadership candidates agreed antisemitism whistleblowers should receive apology Labour leadership hustings – as it happened Keir Starmer has criticised Labour under Jeremy Corbyn for “turning on its staff” who blew… »
Team say inquiry only began after it raised concerns about data use of rival Rebecca Long-Bailey The Labour leadership contest has erupted into a bitter row after the frontrunner’s campaign… »
Shadow cabinet minister to ‘decide within 24 hours’ if he will become seventh candidate Barry Gardiner, the shadow international trade secretary, has said he is considering running for Labour party… »
Rolling coverage of the day’s political developments as they happen Long Bailey defends Corbyn’s legacy as she launches leadership bid Long Bailey’s Today interview – Summary 10.58am GMT Ian Murray,… »
Rolling coverage of the day’s political developments as they happen No 10 lobby briefing – Summary ‘We must win or die’: Angela Rayner stands for deputy Labour leader 2.23pm GMT… »
Rolling coverage of the day’s political developments as they happen 12.02pm GMT Here are some more tweets on the YouGov poll. From the polling expert Ian Warren Labour leadership polling… »
Rolling coverage of the day’s political developments as they happen 2.03pm GMT The Labour MP Toby Perkins isn’t convinced by the claims that Ian Lavery is seriously considering standing for… »
Shadow business secretary pledges in Guardian article to pursue ‘progressive patriotism’ Rebecca Long-Bailey has made her opening pitch for the Labour leadership, avoiding any direct criticism of Jeremy Corbyn but… »
Many under-30s are keen to see a change in direction after four defeats in a row As Labour heads into another leadership contest, it will be the votes of the… »
Grim milestone comes as Joe Biden’s incoming chief of staff says 500,000 could die in US next month; EU states raise concerns about Pfizer slowdown German vaccine officials forced to… »
Keir Starmer calls on home secretary to take responsibility for ‘fiasco’ as officers begin to report ‘near misses’ Priti Patel is under mounting pressure to give a full account of… »
