16 h. ago Angela Rayner faces Labour backbench rebellion over her plans to build 1.5million new homes in England by 2029

In the latest a blow to Ms Rayner's housebuilding target, one Labour MP has threatened to trigger civil war over his demands to find a 'progressive alternative' to parts of her proposals.

Politics

28 h. ago Rayner faces Labour backbench call to ‘smash’ existing housebuilding model

MPs will spend two days debating the Planning and Infrastructure Bill on Monday and Tuesday.

Politics

50 h. ago Angela Rayner sees surge in popularity after she called on Rachel Reeves to bring in tax rises for the wealthy

Angela Rayner has had a huge leap in popularity among Labour members after demanding tax rises.

Economics

4 d. ago Labour 'at war' over cash for Net Zero, housing, cops and education: Spending review goes to the wire as Rayner, Miliband, Yvette Cooper and Bridget Phillipson hold out

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is due to unveil the crucial three-year settlements for departments in just over a week, amid mounting pressure on the public finances.

Economics

5 d. ago Starmer acknowledges need for swift clarity on winter fuel payments

The Prime Minister also did not steer away from suggestions that an announcement on the payment could come at the spending review on June 11.

Politics

8 d. ago Welfare reforms will lead to rise in homelessness, charities warn Government

Charities have urged a rethink by Government on the proposed welfare reforms.

Events

8 d. ago Angela Rayner accuses Reform of 'politics of hatred' as she insists Labour can win bitter Holyrood by

EXCLUSIVE: The Deputy Prime Minister launched an attack on Reform and dismissed claims the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election is a two-horse race between the SNP and Nigel Farage's right wing party.

Politics

1 week ago Rayner: Government not compromising green protections to build homes faster

The Government has set out proposals to cut red tape and for planning decisions to be shifted away from councillors and towards expert officers.

Politics

1 week ago Planning reforms seek to boost smaller developers to build homes faster

The Government will set out proposals to cut red tape and for planning decisions to be shifted away from councillors and towards expert officers.

Politics

1 week ago ‘Badenoch has questions to answer over car hire security concerns’ – Labour

The Conservative leader has denied there were security concerns about the arrangement when she was a senior minister.

Events

1 week ago Why Angela Rayner ‘never’ wants to be Prime Minister or Labour leader

The Deputy Prime Minister was asked to rule out becoming Prime Minister or leader of the Labour Party

Politics

1 week ago Angela Rayner says she ‘never’ wants to be Prime Minister or Labour leader

The Deputy Prime Minister was asked to rule herself out from the top job after a memo she sent to Rachel Reeves suggesting tax rises was leaked.

Politics

1 week ago 'Say the word never': Angela Rayner asked to rule out EVER running for Labour Party leader

The Deputy Prime Minister denied leaking a memo as part of an underhand bid to challenge Keir Starmer

Politics

1 week ago Deputy PM Angela Rayner: ‘I don’t want to be leader of the Labour Party’

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has quashed rumours that she is vying to become leader of the Labour Party, saying she has “no desire” to take on the role.

Politics

1 week ago Angela Rayner insists she has 'no desire' to be Labour leader as Deputy PM dismisses claims she's agitating for Keir Starmer's job

The Deputy Prime Minister said she has 'no desire' to be promoted to her party's top job, as she was grilled over her political ambitions.

Politics

1 week ago Angela Rayner blasts leadership rumours: I don’t want to be leader of the Labour Party

Sir Keir’s deputy said she will ‘never’ be leader of the party, amid growing speculation she could launch a leadership challenge

Politics

2 w. ago Angela Rayner's plot to 'rebuild Labour' being masterminded by her former

Senior Labour figures said friends of the Deputy Prime Minister invited them to help create a 'think-tank' which would 'promote a more confident centre-Left programme within government'.

Politics

2 w. ago Inside Labour plot to oust Keir Starmer as PM is given 12 months to turn things around

This week’s dramatic winter fuel U-turn has not been enough to stop behind-the-scenes talks over how to change leader within the Labour Party, asThe Independent’s political David Maddox found out

Politics

2 w. ago Labour child benefits civil war as Angela Rayner 'demands middle class parents who earn £60,000 a year lose payout' while Starmer 'clashes with chief aide' over handouts for big families

Angela Rayner suggested the Chancellor should 'claw back' the handouts from families where one adult earns over £50,000 a year.

Society

2 w. ago Angela Rayner 'jockeying to take over from failing Starmer' as panicking PM 'looks to placate Labour Left by axing two

Keir Starmer signalled an extraordinary U-turn on cuts to winter fuel allowance yesterday as he bowed to a growing revolt on his benches.

Events