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Starmer defends New Deal ‘rebrand’ after union backlash
The party leader denied Labour is watering down policies on things like zero-hours contracts, parental leave and sick pay.
Israeli police scuffle with protesters in huge demo against Netanyahu government
The protesters called for the resignation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and demanded an election.
Jeremy Corbyn’s Islington North constituents back his re-election campaign
Corbyn has been suspended by Labour since 2020.
Nursery owner says she might vote Labour after speaking to Sunak
A nursery owner told the PA news agency that she had not been satisfied after questioning the Prime Minister on support for childcare providers.
Nearly 80 Tory MPs quitting ahead of General Election in post-war record exodus
The total not seeking re-election on July 4 hit 76 on Friday afternoon.
MP accuses Tory whip of ‘drunken bullying and harassment’
Julian Knight made allegations of bullying and harassment against a Government whip in his valedictory House of Commons speech.
Theresa May says Commons farewell calling on MPs to prioritise ‘public service’
The former prime minister’s husband Sir Philip watched on as Mrs May bowed out after 27 years.
Sir Keir Starmer says ‘no way’ to General Election deals with the SNP
The UK Labour leader said there would be ‘absolutely no deal with the SNP’ even if the election resulted in a hung parliament.