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Rayner backs Abbott to stand for Labour
“I don’t see any reason why Diane Abbott can’t stand as a Labour MP going forward… I am saying that as the deputy leader of the Labour Party”.
Starmer denies purge of left and heaps praise on Abbott as he seeks to calm row
The Labour leader insisted he wants the best possible candidates to stand for his party on July 4.
Greens hopeful of election ‘breakthrough’ to challenge Westminster ‘powergrab’
Patrick Harvie said only his party can deliver change.
Jon Stewart reacts to news that Faiza Shaheen has not been endorsed for liking one of his videos
"This is the dumbest thing The UK has done since electing Boris Johnson. What the actual f*ck", The Daily Show host said.
No pact with Conservatives who have ‘betrayed Britain’ says Reform’s Tice
Reform UK leader Richard Tice played down comments from Nigel Farage suggesting he would be open to talks with the Tories.
Labour’s candidate chaos overshadows campaign as Starmer accused of purge
The Labour Party has failed to clarify Diane Abbott’s status, suspended an MP and declined to endorse a candidate.
Outrage as Faiza Shaheen blocked from standing as candidate
It is understood her candidacy was not endorsed by Labour's National Executive Committee.
Starmer trying to ‘purge’ left wing of Labour, says Jeremy Corbyn
The former Labour leader offered his support to Diane Abbott amid the uncertainty over her General Election campaign.
Swinney urged by Labour to state position on oil and gas
The Scottish Government’s decision on a presumption against new oil and gas licences will be published in its finalised energy strategy.