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Labour seeks to portray ‘unity’ after Starmer suffers major rebellion on Gaza

Labour has sought to play down splits in the party after Sir Keir Starmer lost 10 shadow ministers and parliamentary aides in a major rebellion over his stance on the war in Gaza. Jess Phillips, the shadow minister for domestic violence, was among ...

16 Nov 2023 at 10:10

Starmer says he wants Labour to be ‘as united as we can’ after Gaza vote split

Sir Keir Starmer said he wanted Labour to be “as united as we can” after the loss of 10 shadow ministers and parliamentary aides in a major rebellion over his stance on the war in Gaza. Jess Phillips, the shadow minister for domestic violence, ...

16 Nov 2023 at 16:10

SNP mug stunt labelled ‘crass political jibe steeped in Sinophobia and misogyny’

The SNP has been accused of making “crass political jibes steeped in Sinophobia and misogyny” after it handed out mugs comparing Labour welfare policy to China. Labour’s Sarah Owen, the first MP of south-east Asian descent, took aim at SNP ...

19 Jul 2023 at 15:18

Parents who go through baby loss should be offered paid leave, says Labour MP

A Labour MP has called for all employers to offer paid bereavement leave to those who experience baby loss or miscarriage. Women and Equalities Committee chairwoman Sarah Owen said other workplaces should be following in the footsteps of ...

10 Oct 2024 at 10:19

Business Secretary ‘will not yet commit to backing miscarriage leave amendment’

The Business Secretary has said he is “sympathetic” to an amendment seeking to extend bereavement entitlement for miscarriages before 24 weeks but could not yet commit to supporting it. He said there might be a “better mechanism” to ...

16 Jan 2025 at 11:03

Government to look at noisy fireworks concerns after calls to limit sales

The Government will be listening to people, businesses and charities with concerns around noisy fireworks, a minister has said, following calls to limit sales. In the Commons, business minister Justin Madders suggested consumers ...

30 Jan 2025 at 11:10

MP says LGBT friends fought ‘five blokes’ to protect her from assault

An MP has told the Commons of how her gay and non-binary friends fought to protect her from assault on a night out. During a debate on LGBT+ history month, Labour MP for Luton North Sarah Owen, criticised those who use terms ...

13 Feb 2025 at 15:16

Government backs proposal for paid bereavement leave to cover miscarriage

The Government has agreed to ensure women and their partners are entitled to paid bereavement leave if they experience a miscarriage. Business minister Justin Madders said the Government “fully accepts” the principle of ...

12 Mar 2025 at 12:02

Government agrees to ensure bereavement leave covers miscarriages

Government agrees to ensure paid bereavement leave covers miscarriages

The Government has agreed to ensure bereavement leave covers miscarriage, as it also headed off a potential Labour rebellion over calls to increase paternity leave. Business minister Justin Madders said the Government ...

12 Mar 2025 at 11:15

UK has one of ‘worst statutory leave offers for fathers in developed world’

The UK has one of the “worst statutory leave offers for fathers and other parents in the developed world”, the chairwoman of the Women and Equalities Committee has warned. In a new report, the House of Commons ...

10 Jun 2025 at 00:01

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Tories: Luton Vauxhall plant closure is ‘downpayment’ for further job losses

The closure of Vauxhall’s Luton plant is a “downpayment” for further job losses in future, shadow business secretary Andrew Griffith has said. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds blamed the previous ...

27 Nov 2024 at 16:53

European human rights watchdog triggers row with Government over warnings

The European human rights watchdog has triggered a row with the Government after issuing warnings over the treatment of transgender people and the policing of pro-Palestinian protests. Michael ...

14 Oct 2025 at 17:29

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