Sam Rushworth was elected for the first time in July, representing the Bishop Auckland constituency.

Labour MP describes feeling 'overwhelmed' since entering Parliament

Farmers opposing inheritance tax changes protested outside the Welsh Labour conference on Saturday.

Minister defends 'fair and proportionate' tax changes after farmer protest

The former leader of Newcastle City Council and five other councillors have quit Labour and wiped out the party’s majority on the local authority.

Six Newcastle councillors switch to Independent from Labour

Rachel Reeves said she "didn't know everything" during the election campaign, accusing the Conservatives of hiding a "black hole" in the country's finances.

Chancellor says she was 'wrong' on tax rises during the election

Donald Trump's election campaign accused the Labour Party and Kamala Harris' campaign of illegal campaign contributions and interference in the US election.

Starmer insists Trump relationship not jeopardised amid interference claims

Bridget Phillipson has also warned "tough choices" lie ahead for education ahead of the Chancellor's Autumn Budget on October 30.

Education Secretary unable to guarantee all children nursery places by September

Polling suggests half of those who voted Labour at the general election feel let down by the government - what do you think?

100 days of Prime Minister Keir Starmer: How has it gone so far?

Dan Norris has been banned from standing for re-election as the West of England's Mayor after being elected as an MP in July.

'I must abide by the rules', says Metro Mayor MP on second job crackdown

 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves taking applause after she addressed the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool. Rachel Reeves may need to raise up to £25 billion from tax increases if she wants to keep spending rising with national income, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) estimates. Issue date: Thursday October 10, 2024.

The IFS warns changing the debt rule inherited from the Conservatives will do “almost nothing” to improve funding for public services.

Up to £25 billion in tax rises may be needed for 'no return to austerity' pledge

A bill being introduced to Parliament on Thursday will also see a ban on "exploitative" zero hour contracts.

Millions of workers to get sick pay and parental leave under new law

She will be replaced as the chief of staff by Morgan McSweeney.

Keir Starmer shuffles Number 10 team after Sue Gray quits as chief of staff

The prime minister has had a difficult first few months and is hoping the reshuffle of his top team will let him move past the recent scandals.

After Gray’s departure, it is all on Starmer

ITV News' Political Editor Robert Peston explains what Sue Gray's resignation reveals about Keir Starmer - and the current state of the Labour Party.

What Sue Gray’s exit says about Starmer

Science and Technology Secretary Peter Kyle told ITV News that the public's expectations on gifts to MPs must be respected.

Minister who received Premier League 'freebie' says he 'stuck to all the rules'

Lord Alli is  is facing a probe over potential breaches of parliamentary rules surrounding openness and accountability in the members’ code of conduct.

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