2 h. ago Starmer accused of ‘complete betrayal’ by Labour backbenchers after workers’ rights U

The government has found itself in a stand off with Labour backbenchers who have accused ministers of breaking a manifesto pledge

Politics

2 h. ago Labour MP says workers have ‘everything to fear’ after Starmer U

Labour U-turn on key manifesto promise to protect workers from unfair dismissals from day one

Politics

3 h. ago Minister defends watering down Angela Rayner's flagship Bill amid backlash

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said there was a 'very real prospect' that key measures in the Employment Rights Bill would not be in place by April without the change

Politics

3 h. ago Will Angela Rayner join workers' rights revolt against Starmer? Shaken PM braces for ex

Keir Starmer faces fury for breaking another manifesto pledge after abruptly abandoning 'day one' rights to sue for unfair dismissal last night.

Economics

5 h. ago Starmer faces Labour revolt over axing ‘day one’ workers’ rights reforms in manifesto breach

Fury among Labour backbenchersas announcement comes day after Government accused of another manifesto breach over Budget tax rises for working people

Politics

9 h. ago Now ditch the rest of it! Labour under pressure to scrap Angela Rayner's  workers' rights revolution after dropping 'job killing' plan to let staff sue their boss from day one

In a humiliating U-turn, the government last night announced it was dropping Ms Rayner's plan to give people the right to sue their employer for unfair dismissal on their first day in the job.

Events

12 h. ago Starmer faces backbench anger after ‘day one’ workers’ right U

MPs including a former employment minister have said the move breaches Labour’s manifesto.

Politics

17 h. ago Rayner's workers' rights revolution unravels  as ministers U

Industry sources told the Mail that the government has performed a dramatic U-turn over the issue which has dogged relations with business for months.

Politics

18 h. ago BREAKING: Government waters down landmark workers' rights bill in U

After negotiations with unions and firms the Employment Rights Bill will no longer include protections for all workers against unfair dismissal from the first day in their job

Politics

47 h. ago Rayner should pay back ‘avoided’ tax if she returns to Cabinet – Badenoch

Kemi Badenoch claimed the Prime Minister is considering bringing back Ms Rayner because he is ‘desperate to shore up his crumbling leadership’.

Economics

57 h. ago Rachel Reeves is mocked in AI video game called 'Grand Theft Austerity' ahead of Budget

The video, produced by the same group behind similarly comedic content that lampooned Rachel Reeves and the former deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, comes ahead of the Budget.

Politics

64 h. ago Rachel Reeves is mocked in AI video game called 'Grand Theft Austerity' ahead of tomorrow's Budget

The video, produced by the same group behind similarly comedic content that lampooned Rachel Reeves and Angela Rayner, comes ahead of tomorrow's budget.

Politics

3 d. ago 'Fed up': Minister slams talk of coronation for Wes Streeting after coup against Keir Starmer

The Health Secretary’s allies are said to be pushing for him to be installed as Labour leader, and PM, rather than a contest against a Left-winger such as Angela Rayner

Politics

3 d. ago Kemi Badenoch brands Labour's workers' rights bonanza 'an assault' on flexible working that hands power to unions as she demands U

In a punchy speech to business leaders the Conservative Party leader warned that the flagship law would take Britain 'back to a world where unions call the shots'.

Economics

3 d. ago Labour minister Peter Kyle issues new pledge on workers' rights ahead of Budget

The Employment Rights Bill has been one of the most hotly debated policies announced by Labour, and the task of implementing it has been handed to new Business Secretary Peter Kyle

Politics

3 d. ago Kyle seeks to reassure business over workers’ rights concerns

Business Secretary Peter Kyle promised a series of consultations would listen to firms’ concerns on how the Employment Rights Bill is implemented.

Economics

4 d. ago Four Labour 'stars' who would be next Prime Minister if they took on Keir Starmer

Angela Rayner and Andy Burnham would wipe the floor with the PM in a leadership vote - and he would even lose to Wes Streeting and former leader Ed Miliband

Politics

4 d. ago Reeves gets more abuse because she is a woman, Starmer suggests

Rachel Reeves told The Times Magazine this week that she was ‘sick of people mansplaining how to be Chancellor to me’.

Events

4 d. ago Keir Starmer suggests he wants Angela Rayner back in Cabinet before next election

Keir Starmer opens the door for ex-Deputy PM Angela Rayner's return after she was forced to quit in September over not paying enough stamp duty on her seaside home in Hove

Politics

5 d. ago The real reason why Angela Rayner bought the £800,000 flat that proved her undoing

Angela Rayner's thinly disguised ambition to succeed Sir Keir Starmer has become a matter of location, location, location.

Economics