5 things we learned from Sir Olly Robbins giving evidence on Peter Mandelson’s appointment
Pressure is piling on the prime minister over the Mandelson scandal ahead of the local elections
Reform in turmoil: Deputy group leader of Cornwall Council defects
The bitter infighting and defections that have plagued Reform continue.
Nigel Farage refuses to commit to probing deputy’s corporation tax amid reports he failed to pay £100,000
Farage is choosing to bury his head in the sand
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Did Chris Grayling just commit to remaining under ECJ rulings?
The Transport Secretary said he thought Britain would remain in the European Aviation Safety Agency, which would mean being bound by ECJ rulings.
Fewer than 1 in 5 of us are saving anything for a deposit. Generation rent are becoming trapped
1.6 million fewer people aged 24-44 bought a home compared to a generation ago — and 1.8 million more of us are renting privately.
Excessive and bullying police tactics show how the fracking debate is being lost in the UK
I witnessed a 79-year-old woman being kettled by a dozen officers for making tea. Keith Taylor, Green MEP, reports from Kirby Misperton in Yorkshire.
Big Ben is a symbol of democracy. Union-busting firms should have no role in restoring it
The Parliamentary authorities should strip anti-union firms from any involvement in restoring this national monument.
Corbyn supporters should put their principles into practice – and join a union
Last week it emerged that Momentum – the grassroots movement supporting Jeremy Corbyn – now has over 30,000 members. But how many of those are in a trade union?
View from the European Parliament: the UK is outnumbered and unprepared in the Brexit talks
Ahead of next week’s meeting of EU leaders, Richard Corbett MEP, Labour’s acting leader in the European Parliament, looks are where we are. It isn’t looking good.
One pound extra for workers’ rights at Deliveroo? We should all be prepared to pay it
Deliveroo are resisting better conditions on the grounds that it would push up prices. Customers should call their bluff and and be willing to cough up.
London LGBT venue wins unprecedented victory against property developers
More than half of London’s LGBTQ+ spaces have closed since 2006, but a version of the Joiners Arms will now stay open for 25 years.
LBC ‘suggests being a Labour Party member is as important as eating’, in absurd attempt to stitch up MP
Radio station accused of ‘surpassing gotcha journalism’ and relying on ‘false equivalency’, with suggestion that charging prospective party members a premium rate to join Labour is the same as forcing destitute benefits claimants to call 55p a minute line for food money.
Poor children missing out on chance to develop life skills, report finds
Participation in after school activities like volunteering and debating is falling, especially among children from disadvantaged backgrounds.