Angela Rayner attends the launch of London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s manifesto Around 300 thefts will be committed in Manchester today. About 200 people in the city will become victims of violence, 100 of criminal damage or arson, and 30 of sexual offenses. In other words: a pretty normal day – and that’s why more police … Read more
Diane Abbott was given the Labor whip back, but declined because she would have had to undergo anti-Semitism training. The independent has been told. An investigation into the long-serving black MP has been ongoing since her suspension last April over an article she wrote about Jewish people, with pressure mounting on the party over why … Read more
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride attacked Labour’s plans to ease social sanctions – TAYFUN SALCI/SHUTTERSTOCK Benefit recipients must “stick to the rules” and get a job or risk losing their benefits, the Work and Pensions Secretary said. Mel Stride attacked Labour’s “reckless” plans to ease social sanctions while promising to ensure greater fairness for … Read more
Sir Keir led a legal team trying to overturn a German ban on the group – DAN KITWOOD/GETTY IMAGES EUROPE Sir Keir Starmer acted on behalf of an extremist Islamic group seeking to overturn a ban on its activities in Germany, The Sunday Telegraph has revealed. The Labor leader led a team of lawyers claiming … Read more