Harriet Harman admits that even Labour voters were relieved at election loss June 8, 2015 The interim Labour leader has admitted that even people who supported Labour in the General Election were relieved that the party did not win. In an interview with The Independent, Harriet Harman said concerns about the party's leadership and economic competence hindered Labour's success. Read more: Here's how the Labour leadership race is stacking up [...]
Liz Kendall loses more ground in Labour leadership contest June 7, 2015 The race to replace Ed Miliband as Labour leader is narrowing, with the betting markets showing increased support for Yvette Cooper and waning interest in Liz Kendall. Andy Burnham remains the frontrunner according to the major odds-makers. But Ladbrokes said yesterday that Cooper’s price had contracted in recent days, from as long as 11/2 to [...]
Labour leadership race: Party gives positive reaction to Corbyn’s candidacy June 4, 2015 Many politicians and commentators from across the political spectrum have welcomed the addition of Jeremy Corbyn to the Labour leadership race, standing on a "clear anti-austerity platform". As Corbyn announced his candidacy on Wednesday, he said: This decision to stand is in response to an overwhelming call by Labour members who want to see a [...]
Andy Burnham calls for separate Labour pro-European Union campaign June 3, 2015 Andy Burnham, frontrunner to succeed Ed Miliband, will propose that Labour sets up a separate campaign to keep Britain in the European Union. The shadow health secretary, who is currently favourite to take over as Labour leader, believes that one of the factors in Labour's crushing defeat in Scotland was their campaigning alongside the Tories [...]
Labour leadership race: Jeremyn Corbyn stands as left-wing candidate June 3, 2015 Jeremy Corbyn has joined the race for the Labour leadership on a "clear anti-austerity platform", becoming the left-wing candidate vying to succeed Ed Miliband. He becomes the fifth candidate in the race, joining favourite Andy Burnham, along with Yvette Cooper, Liz Kendall and Mary Creagh. Each candidate needs 35 MPs' support in order to be [...]
Labour leadership race: MPs’ 10 per cent pay rise rejected by Andy Burnham, Liz Kendall and Yvette Cooper June 3, 2015 The three frontrunners in the Labour leadership race have rejected plans for a 10 per cent increase in MPs' pay, putting pressure on David Cameron to block the raise. Liz Kendall, Yvette Cooper and Andy Burnham have all rejected the pay rise. Burnham, the favourite to succeed Ed Miliband, announced his decision on Twitter – [...]
Labour leader candidates Yvette Cooper and Andy Burnham back 50p rate of tax May 31, 2015 Labour leadership candidates Yvette Cooper and Andy Burnham both say they support former Labour leader Ed Miliband’s proposal to raise the top rate of tax to 50p. Cooper said yesterday that increasing taxes for individuals earning more than £150,000 was “the right thing to do.” “I think that’s about Labour values, about saying the tax [...]
Labour leadership race: Andy Burnham woos business with calls to “celebrate spirit of enterprise” May 29, 2015 Andy Burnham will today admit that Labour got it wrong on business and the economy, and that the party cannot win the next election if voters believe it gives the workshy an "easy ride". In a speech to business leaders, the frontrunner in the race to succeed Ed Miliband as leader will say he is [...]
Labour leadership race: Andy Burnham gets northern support while London backs Liz Kendall May 27, 2015 The Labour leadership race is revealing geographical splits in the party as northern MPs back Andy Burnham – while London supports the female candidates. Some 56 per cent of Labour's northern MPs who have declared support for a candidate have backed Burnham. His northern support stands in contrast to Liz Kendall, who enjoys the backing [...]
John Healey joins crowded deputy Labour leader race May 26, 2015 John Healey, the former Labour housing minister and shadow health secretary, has announced he is running to be deputy leader of the party. He is a late entrant to the race, becoming the seventh candidate for the position, and has already backed Yvette Cooper for the position of Labour leader. Healey, MP for Wentworth and [...]