Jeremy Corbyn warned of more Labour defections as MPs ‘think hard’ about future February 19, 2019 Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has been warned that more of his MPs will jump ship unless he listens to their concerns over Brexit and anti-semitism. Ian Austin, Ian Murray and Tom Watson were among the MPs sounding the alarm bells today following the decision of seven Labour MPs to quite the party to form a [...]
Jeremy Corbyn: Labour would consider delaying Brexit if it was in power January 10, 2019 Jeremy Corbyn today suggested a Labour government would look to delay Brexit to allow time for further negotiations with Brussels. Speaking in Wakefield, the Labour leader said if his party were in power before March 29 – when the UK is set to leave the EU – there would need to be time to reopen [...]
Michael Gove tears into Jeremy Corbyn as government defeats no confidence vote January 16, 2019 Theresa May survived a vote of no confidence in her government on Wednesday after a barnstorming speech from Michael Gove tore apart the Labour leader’s claim to be the next Prime Minister. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn tabled the motion after May’s Brexit deal was heavily defeated on Tuesday night in a bid to force a general [...]
Another day of unforced errors from Jeremy Corbyn December 17, 2018 For anyone wondering how on earth this government still finds itself ahead in the polls, yesterday's showing from the Labour leadership should prove informative. Around mid-afternoon the opposition let it be known it was calling a vote of no confidence in Theresa May if the Prime Minister did not confirm the date of parliament's meaningful [...]
Jeremy Corbyn calls for vote of no confidence in Theresa May December 17, 2018 Jeremy Corbyn has called for a vote of no confidence in Theresa May, but pulled back from trying to force a general election. After an afternoon of confusion, the Labour leader announced he wanted a Commons vote because of the way May had handled the vote on her Brexit deal. The Prime Minister cancelled a [...]
Labour at risk of bankruptcy from antisemitism legal cases July 26, 2020 Labour is preparing for a new round of legal cases concerning antisemitism complaints, which could plunge the party into serious financial difficulties. Lawyers from 3D Solicitors will next week set out the legal claims, from nine current and former Labour members, relating to potential data protection and privacy breaches. Labour’s shadow cabinet has reportedly been [...]
Jennie Formby resigns as Labour general secretary May 4, 2020 Jennie Formby has resigned as general secretary of the Labour Party after two years in the role. Formby, a Jeremy Corbyn ally, announced her resignation in a statement today, citing a change in leadership as the reason for her departure. The vacant post will be filled by the party’s ruling National Executive Committee (NEC), which [...]
Russian hackers ‘stole’ US-UK trade deal papers from Liam Fox’s email August 3, 2020 Classified US-UK trade documents were “stolen” from former trade minister Liam Fox’s email account by Russian hackers, according to reports. The papers, which were leaked ahead of the December General Election last year, were accessed via several hacks on Fox’s account between 12 July and 21 October, according to Reuters. Several sources declined to name [...]
Jeremy Corbyn: MPs who split didn’t take opportunities to influence Labour policies February 19, 2019 Jeremy Corbyn says he “regrets” the decision of seven MPs to quit Labour but insisted they had ample opportunity to influence the direction of the party. In his first public appearance since Luciana Berger, Chris Leslie, Ann Coffey, Angela Smith, Gavin Shukar, Mike Gapes and Chuka Umunna broke away from the party yesterday, the Labour [...]
Second referendum plan pulled by MPs as they blame Jeremy Corbyn for a lack of support January 24, 2019 MPs campaigning for another EU referendum have dropped plans to push for a Commons vote on the plan, blaming Jeremy Corbyn’s lack of support. A cross-party group, led by Conservative MP Sarah Wollaston, used a press conference outside Parliament to announce a proposed amendment to Theresa May’s Brexit motion had been abandon. The amendment, which [...]