Timetable for Angela Rayner’s devolution plans shows many new authorities may not be ready until 2027 or laterSome councillors in England could stay in their role for more than an extra year after Angela Rayner halted...
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Read MoreMichael Cashman’s comment made after candidate for Canterbury said she was concerned about her safetyA Labour peer has apologised after accusing Canterbury candidate Rosie Duffield of being too “frit or lazy”...
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Read MoreTory sources allege that Dover MP Natalie Elphicke crossed the floor because she was not given a post running housing policyTory defector Natalie Elphicke stormed out of the party and joined Labour because she was...
Read MoreParty leader welcomes MP in Dover speech as he announces plan to replace Rwanda scheme with new border-security unitUK politics live – latest updatesThe Labour party should be “less tribal” and be open to...
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