BBC Politics
Government Unveils Plan to Build 70,000 Homes, Promises 300,000, But Maths Says Otherwise
Government announces £10bn for 70,000 homes, promises 300,000, but maths suggests they might need a calculator.
2026-08-25
BBC Politics
2026-08-16
The Guardian
Government Finally Decides All Pubs Are Worth Saving, Not Just the Lonely Ones
Angela Rayner announces all pubs in England will get protection from conversion, because apparently the last pub in an area wasn't enough to save the nation's boozers.
2026-08-13
BBC Politics
Record 177,530 Kids Now Call 'Temporary' Accommodation Home, Because Apparently That's a Thing
England's homeless children hit a record 177,530, because 'temporary' has become a permanent lifestyle choice for the government.
2026-06-10
BBC Politics
Angela Rayner Calls Out Own Government: 'Don't Move the Goalposts on Care Workers, You Absolute Legends'
Angela Rayner tells Labour government not to change visa rules retrospectively for care workers, calling it 'un-British' and 'moving the goalposts' - while her own party apparently takes notes.
2026-05-14
The Guardian Europe
Westminster Descends Into Waiting Game as Labour’s Internal Drama Reaches Peak Absurdity
Labour’s internal leadership drama reaches peak absurdity as Wes Streeting resigns, Angela Rayner’s tax woes vanish, and everyone waits for something - anything - to happen.
BBC Politics
Potential Leadership Challengers Jostle for Position as PM's Allies Warn of 'Chaos'
As Labour leadership speculation swirls, potential challengers jostle while the PM's allies warn of chaos - because nothing says stability like a party on the brink.
2026-05-10
The Guardian
Starmer's Survival Odds Shorten as Labour's Bench Warms Up for Leadership Derby
Keir Starmer's leadership is hanging by a thread as Labour rivals sharpen their knives following disastrous local elections, with everyone from Wes Streeting to Andy Burnham's fan club positioning for a potential contest.
The Guardian
‘Better the Devil You Know’: Birmingham Voters Can’t Decide if Starmer Is Worse Than Whatever’s Next
Birmingham voters can't decide if replacing Keir Starmer is a good idea, but they're pretty sure whoever's next better fix the potholes.
BBC Politics
Labour MP Gives Cabinet a Weekend Deadline: Challenge Starmer or I Will
Labour MP Catherine West gives the cabinet until Monday to find a new leader or she'll trigger a contest herself - because nothing says party unity like an ultimatum.
2026-05-05
The Guardian
Labour Minister Warns Against 'Doomscrolling' Through Leaders Like the Tories
Labour minister advises against copying Tory leader-swapping habit, as MPs reportedly plot to give Keir Starmer the boot after May elections
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