61 h. ago David Lammy dons robes and a wig as he's sworn in as Lord Chancellor... just hours after being forced to backtrack on 'Hitler Youth' jibe at Nigel Farage

The Labour politician, who is also Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary, donned traditional robes and a wig for the central London ceremony.

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5 d. ago Er, didn't she have to quit for not paying tax? Labour activists give standing ovation for 'working class hero' Angela Rayner at conference

The former deputy prime minister was afforded a standing ovation by Labour members at the party's gathering in Liverpool this afternoon.

Economics

7 d. ago Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy declares he would 'go to the bookies and put money on' Labour being in power for a record number of years this century

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy is prepared to put his money where his mouth is as he believes Labour will be in power this century for a record number of years.

Politics

2 w. ago If Labour admitted there is a genocide in Gaza, it would have to admit its own hand in it | Owen Jones

From publicly shunning British Palestinians, to supplying parts for fighter jets, Labour looks increasingly out of step with international opinionOn Tuesday, a UN commission of inquiry concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. Its conclusion is unsurprising, with few states in history having been so brazen about their intentions. To take just two examples: in May, the Israeli finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, said that “Gaza will be entirely destroyed”; a week later, prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu boasted that Israel is “destroying more and more houses [in Gaza, and Palestinians accordingly] have nowhere to return”.At the beginning of this month, Labour’s deputy prime minister and former foreign secretary, David Lammy, wrote a letter to the chair of the international development committee, Sarah Champion, declaring that “the government has carefully considered the risk of genocide”, and has not concluded that Israel is acting with genocidal intent. How can two bodie...

Politics

3 w. ago Who is the dark horse in the race for Labour's Deputy Leader? ANDREW PIERCE breaks down the runners and riders

Who is the dark horse in the race for Labour's Deputy Prime Minister? ANDREW PIERCE breaks down the runners and riders.

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3 w. ago Who is the dark horse in the race for Labour's Deputy Prime Minister? ANDREW PIERCE breaks down the runners and riders

Who is the dark horse in the race for Labour's Deputy Prime Minister? ANDREW PIERCE breaks down the runners and riders.

Politics

3 w. ago Streeting says next deputy leader of the Labour Party ‘ideally’ should be a woman

Wes Streeting has said that the next deputy leader of the Labour Party should “ideally” be a woman.

Politics

3 w. ago Graffiti outside Angela Rayner's flat removed as council reveals who paid for clean

Ms Rayner quit as deputy prime minister, housing secretary and deputy Labour leader on Friday amid a tax scandal

Politics

4 w. ago We are on course to win a general election in two years, triumphant Farage tells his party 

The Reform leader used his keynote address at his party's confernece in Birmingham to twist the knife into Labour's wounds following the Deputy Prime Minister's exit.

Politics

4 w. ago 'It's happening': Nigel Farage says he could be PM as early as 2027 as he slams Labour as 'not fit to govern' in wake of Angela Rayner's resignation

The Reform leader used his keynote address at his party's confernece in Birmingham to twist the knife into Labour's wounds following the Deputy Prime Minister's exit.

Politics

4 w. ago Who could replace Angela Rayner as she resigns over stamp duty row?

Serving as both deputy prime minister and housing secretary, Angela Rayner’s resignation is a major headache for the prime minister. But who are the likely candidates to replace her?

Politics

4 w. ago That's a rap for Angela Rayner: Viral AI video mocks Labour MP for the sleaze that led to her resignation

With her political career in tatters, the Labour MP, who quit as Deputy Prime Minister today, has been lampooned in a viral skit entitled: 'How Many Homes Can Rayner Buy?'

Politics

4 w. ago Writing on the wall for Angela Rayner after vandalism and lawyer denying tax advice

Yobs attack Rayner flat with cruel two word slogan to mark a terrible day for Labour Deputy Prime Minister who has faced increasingly probing questions about the £800,000 flat

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