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Galloway victory looks likely as voters go to the polls in Rochdale by-election
George Galloway is the favourite as polls open in a divisive by-election in the town.
‘Heartbreaking’ memories of Miners’ Strike pulled together for 40th anniversary
The year-long strike, which began in March 1984, divided coalfields and even families.
Labour faces inheriting worst economy ‘since Second World War’, says Reeves
The shadow chancellor accused the Conservative Party of ‘burning the whole house down’ during its time in government.
Police ‘assessing’ hate speech report against MP Lee Anderson
A complaint was made after he accused London mayor Sadiq Khan of being controlled by Islamists.
Labour pledges to reform MoD to make Britain ready for ‘more threatening world’
Shadow defence secretary John Healey criticised £15bn of waste since 2010 and said Labour would appoint an official to oversee military procurement.
Starmer backs Rayner over right-to-buy council house sale
The Labour leader’s spokesman said he had ‘full confidence’ in his deputy.
Government urged to compensate infected blood victims in Budget
Campaigners have descended on parliament demanding quicker action on compensation.
Pro-Palestine march organisers vow to continue with protests demanding ceasefire
The comments come in response to Home Secretary James Cleverly questioning the need for future demonstrations in support of Gaza.
Keir Starmer accuses Conservatives of ‘dancing to tune’ set by Nigel Farage
The Labour leader used Prime Minister’s Questions to suggest the governing party were no ‘longer the Tories your parents voted for’.