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Starmer loses union ally as Unison elects new leader

Labour leader Keir Starmer faces a major setback after left-wing candidate Andrea Egan won the Unison general secretary election, defeating incumbent Christina McAnea. Egan has vowed to review union funding for Labour.

Starmer faces blow as union ally fights for job

Sir Keir Starmer could lose a key ally as Christina McAnea battles to keep her role as Unison general secretary. The result could reshape Labour's power structures and funding. Read the full analysis.

Labour Budget Pumps £2bn into Scotland and Wales

Scottish and Welsh Labour leaders praise a £2bn funding boost and the abolition of the two-child benefit cap in the new budget, hoping it will reverse their fortunes in upcoming elections.

Labour to impose VAT on private school fees

Shadow Education Secretary Lucy Powell confirms Labour will impose 20% VAT on private school fees, generating £1.6bn for state education while sparking fierce debate over educational choice and funding.

Trump pressure threatens US government shutdown

Former President Donald Trump's pressure on Republican lawmakers threatens to trigger a massive federal government shutdown, putting millions of workers and essential services at risk.

Ed Sheeran backs Starmer's school music revolution

Global superstar Ed Sheeran joins forces with Labour leader Keir Starmer to champion music education reforms in British schools, calling for curriculum changes to nurture future talent.

Taxpayer Millions Funded UK Film Flops

Exclusive investigation uncovers how obscure production companies received substantial public funding for films that failed to achieve commercial success or critical acclaim, raising serious questions about film funding accountability.

Starmer slams 'last rites' budget amid NHS crisis

Labour leader Keir Starmer delivers scathing critique of government's final budget before election, highlighting NHS failures and economic mismanagement as Conservative MPs voice concerns.

Labour's Mansion Tax Targets Wealthy Property Owners

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Labour's mansion tax proposal targeting properties over £2-3 million to generate billions for NHS and social care, sparking political debate ahead of potential election.

Labour's Powell: Listen more to party members

In her first major speech as Labour's deputy leader, Lucy Powell calls for radical internal reforms to give party members greater influence over policy and direction.

Lucy Powell Leads Labour Deputy Leadership Race

Shadow Education Secretary Lucy Powell is positioning herself as the leading candidate in Labour's deputy leadership race, creating internal tensions as Keir Starmer's party prepares for potential government.

Two-Party System Faces Terminal Crisis in UK Politics

The traditional Conservative-Labour duopoly faces its greatest crisis yet as Reform UK surges and tactical voting reshapes Britain's political landscape. Exclusive analysis reveals why Westminster may never be the same again.

Starmer: Seize Russian assets for Ukraine

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer declares Britain must 'finish the job' by repurposing £26bn in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's recovery, as he strengthens ties with European allies.

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