Lucy Powell elected Labour’s deputy leader
She defeated Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson in a race triggered by Angela Rayner’s resignation....
Who is new deputy Labour leader Lucy Powell?
A Labour activist since the age of nine, the Manchester MP has promised to be a voice for party members....
Manhunt after jailed Epping hotel asylum seeker mistakenly released
Ethiopian national Hadush Kebatu sparked nationwide protests after sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl....
Reeves refuses to rule out income tax rises in Budget
Chancellors rarely reveal tax plans before the Budget, but Reeves has softened her language on raising income tax....
Key China spy case witness removed ‘enemy’ from evidence under Tories
Security adviser Matthew Collins says the term “enemy” was removed from a draft statement in 2023....
Prince Andrew paid by businessman tied to pension rip-off company
The King’s brother was paid thousands by a businessman linked to a wealth management firm which ripped off pension savers....
Chris Mason: Extraordinary Caerphilly by-election humbles Westminster’s big beasts
Plaid Cymru win 47% of the vote in a record turnout, while Labour and the Tories manage just 13% between them....
Five grooming gang survivors back Jess Phillips to stay in charge
Another group of survivors have said they would only consider re-joining the panel if Phillips resigned....
Source of Miliband’s energy bill pledge casts doubt on savings
The expert behind the research on which a £300 savings pledge is based says the promise is “tricky” to deliver....
Why is there a row over the grooming gangs inquiry?
A national inquiry into grooming gangs in England and Wales is in turmoil – how did we get here?...