Former Oldham East and Saddleworth MP remained in Westminster for New Labour’s entire 13 years in powerThe former Labour MP minister Phil Woolas has died of brain cancer, his family and close friends have announced.Woolas,...
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Read MoreHome secretary has faced backlash for decision to make refugee status in England and Wales temporaryShabana Mahmood’s decision to tell every person applying for asylum from Monday that their status is temporary could be...
Read MoreHartlepool leaders ‘furious and appalled’ after meeting with Steve Reed about growing cost of social careThe housing, communities and local government secretary has been accused by a Labour council of showing...
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Read MoreDemocracy Volunteers say they saw 32 cases of apparent collusion – the highest levels in its 10-year historyAn election observer group has raised concerns over people appearing to collude on voting in the Gorton and Denton...
Read MoreThinktank proposes councils stop using private contractors in attempt to improve quality and spendingCouncils should train up their own workers to install insulation in England’s draughty houses, and offer home upgrades...
Read MoreSharon Graham tells chancellor she should ‘back British industry’ by increasing military spendingThe head of Britain’s largest trade union has demanded that Rachel Reeves be sacked from her job as chancellor if...
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Former Oldham East and Saddleworth MP remained in Westminster
Former Oldham East and Saddleworth MP remained in Westminster
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