Jeremy Corbyn looks set to run against Labour in Islington North UK Politics Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is expected to run as an independent candidate in Islington North.
‘First I’ve heard of it’: Is the government about to sack antisemitism adviser Lord Mann? Politics Speaking to City A.M., however, Lord John Mann said: "This is the first I have heard of it. My term in office runs until the end of July."
Who are all the London MPs standing down at the next election? UK Politics While a general election may still be 10 months away, MPs are nonetheless quitting in droves. CityA.M. has rounded up all the London MPs stepping down.
What does the Brexit legacy mean for the Conservatives? January 31, 2024 The reality of Brexit, for good and ill, is being felt by businesses across the country. But the most fundamental impact of the vote remains the one it had on the Tory party.
Corbyn calls Hamas ‘terrorist group’ but says Israel behind ‘acts of terror too’ November 18, 2023 Jeremy Corbyn has described Hamas as a “terrorist group” after repeatedly avoiding the term, as he wrote an article accusing the Israeli army of being guilty of “acts of terror too”. The former Labour leader argued that the comparison was necessary because Israel is killing thousands of children in strikes on Gaza in retaliation for [...]
The City sees the Tories as a ‘bigger risk to business’, says Reynolds October 8, 2023 The Conservative Party is seen by many people in the City “as the bigger risk to the business community”, Labour’s Jonathan Reynolds told City A.M.
Corbyn London mayor bid could hurt Sadiq Khan and let Tories in, poll claims September 8, 2023 If former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn opts to run for City Hall in London, it could take votes away from Sadiq Khan and open the door for the Conservatives, a new a poll has found. It comes after the former party leader told the Edinburgh Festival earlier this summer that he would “have a think” [...]
PMQs sketch: A trip down memory lane July 12, 2023 If you’re ever in need of a history lesson, there are worse places to head than the storied and ancient House of Commons for a PMQs. But when it comes to political debate, we tend to hope our leaders will have their fingers on the pulse of the nation. Not so during this week’s Prime [...]
Ex-Autoglass boss to donate £5m to Labour in bid to smash Tories at election June 5, 2023 The former Autoglass chief Gary Lubner is set to donate £5m to Labour to bolster its coffers ahead of the next election battle. The South African-born businessman told the Financial Times he had wanted to help Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer get the party into power “for a long time”. He said: “This is the [...]
Diane Abbott has Labour whip suspended after ‘offensive’ remarks April 23, 2023 Diane Abbott has had the Labour Party whip suspended following remarks suggesting Irish, Jewish and Traveller people are not subject to racism “all their lives”. Abbott made the claims in response to an article on the issue of racism in Britain today and has apologised “for any anguish caused”. The chief whip has removed the [...]