Jeremy Corbyn faces first test as Labour leader in Trade Union Bill debate September 14, 2015 Today marks the first official test of newly-elected Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, as he takes part in his first parliamentary showdown from the frontbench. On the agenda: the Trade Union Bill, a package of proposals put forward by the government that would change the rules surrounding strike ballots. Business secretary Sajid Javid, who [...]
Jeremy Corbyn has chosen his shadow cabinet: Here’s how the UK is reacting right now September 14, 2015 It's fair to say Jeremy Corbyn's election as the new Labour leader has prompted a variety of responses – but the criticism is rolling in already, as everyone from business people to fellow politicians, think tanks and the wider electorate piled in on his first decisions as leader this morning. His selection of shadow [...]
Everything you need to know about Jeremy Corbyn’s win including the shadow cabinet appointments, resignations, policies and response September 14, 2015 Jeremy Corbyn's first day as Labour leader has thrown the party into disarray amid a slew of resignations from some of the party's foremost MPs and confusion over exactly what his policies will be. Corbyn's acceptance speech, described by some as rambling, included thanks to unions such as RMT and the RBU, saying Labour [...]
Jeremy Corbyn wins Labour leadership contest: Here’s what he’s going to do next September 14, 2015 What is Jeremy Corbyn going to do next? His acceptance speech may have been branded “rambling” and there may be some confusion over certain policies, but the veteran North Islington MP is clear about at least one thing: opposing the Conservatives. At least two Tory proposals – the Trade Union Bill and new [...]
Labour’s lost it: Jeremy Corbyn’s new shadow chancellor John McDonnell wants to seize shares and impose 60 per cent tax rate September 14, 2015 Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour party last night signalled a dramatic lurch to the left with the appointment of radical socialist John McDonnell as its new shadow chancellor. McDonnell proposes the full public ownership of Britain’s banking system in order “to take control of our casino economy” and has described his interests as "fermenting [sic] the [...]
Labour donor: Jeremy Corbyn can’t ignore business September 13, 2015 A top Labour donor has warned that Jeremy Corbyn must improve his relationship with the private sector if he is going to return his party to government. “If there is going to be a Labour government, it is going to be on the basis of support from both business and middle England,” John Mills, [...]
Here’s what we know about Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour shadow cabinet: Andy Burnham shadow home secretary – and Chuka Umunna quits front bench September 13, 2015 Jeremy Corbyn, the newly appointed leader of the Labour party, has been working on putting together a shadow cabinet in his first full day on the job – and made his first appointments on Sunday evening. John McDonnell has been appointed shadow chancellor, Seema Malhotra as shadow Treasury secretary and Angela Eagle as shadow BIS. [...]
EU refugee crisis: Germany reinstates border controls and exits Schengen agreement as refugee system “reaches its limit” September 13, 2015 Germany has reinstated border controls with Austria and temporarily exited the Schengen system, overwhelmed by the number of refugees arriving to the country daily, as EU leaders gear up for an emergency summit about the biggest refugee crisis since World War II.. These emergency measures are designed to take some pressure off Germany's overheated asylum [...]
Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour leader win was greeted with happiness on Twitter September 13, 2015 While Labour supporters – and of course everyone else across the political spectrum – is unpicking what exactly Jeremey Corbyn's elevation to the top means for the party and UK politics, one thing's for sure: the Twitterati were pretty happy about the outcome. Analysis of more than a quarter of a million tweets during the [...]
Nicola Sturgeon: Second Scottish independence referendum “triggers” will be in 2016 SNP manifesto September 13, 2015 Nicola Sturgeon has said there could be a second referendum on Scottish independence, a year after the country voted against breaking away. The First Minister and SNP leader has said the party's manifesto for next year's Scottish Parliament election will include possible timescales and triggers for a second vote. Sturgeon has previously said the UK's [...]