Category: Charles Falconer, Lord Falconer of Thoroton

Starmer’s team seen as ‘tired, same-again politicians’, says Labour peer

Charlie Falconer calls on party colleagues to rediscover energy and not risk losing credit for big achievementsKeir Starmer’s government is seen as “a tired bunch of same-again politicians” and must rediscover...

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Cenotaph wreath rules were changed to placate unionists, Blair-era files show

Archives reveal political manoeuvring to ensure DUP’s inclusion in 2004 Remembrance Sunday ceremonyTony Blair’s government altered the rules on party leaders laying wreaths at the Cenotaph to keep unionists onboard...

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Ministers speaking out against assisted dying ‘are giving false impression’, says peer

Labour’s Charlie Falconer says vocal opponents are leading voters to think government is against changeSenior ministers who have spoken out against assisted dying are giving voters a “false impression” about...

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Sadiq Khan says UK arms sales to Israel have ‘got to stop’

London mayor’s comments come as other senior Labour figures call for government to take action after killing of aid workersSadiq Khan has become the most senior Labour politician to call for an immediate end of UK arms...

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Momentum founder apologises for joining Labour attack on whistleblowers

Jon Lansman’s comments understood to be part of high court antisemitism settlementJon Lansman, the founder of Momentum, has apologised for joining Labour’s attack on the whistleblowers who broke their silence about...

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