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📰 Political Reporter at The i Paper 📝 Author of the multi-award-winning 'Politics Unwrapped' newsletter 📧 Tips/coffees: eleanor.langford@theipaper.com

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Eleanor Langford @eleanormia.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Labour is arguing over whether it should impose a donations cap after Reform's record £72m windfall over the weekend, per my colleague Caroline Wheeler Many are frustrated it hasn't happened already, with one MP saying the party "shot ourselves in the face" by not doing it when they had the chance
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'We shot ourselves in the face': Reform's mega donations trigger Labour row
Ministers are facing pressure from Labour MPs and peers to cap political donations
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Eleanor Langford @eleanormia.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
🎉 Absolutely thrilled that @theipaper.com's Politics Unwrapped newsletter (which I write) has won its second award! We won Newsletter of the Year at @pressgazette.co.uk's Future of Media Awards 2026 last week Sign up here to see what the fuss is about: t.co/SwykWIv1wy
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Eleanor Langford @eleanormia.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Exclusive: Ministers are actively considering scrapping council tax and stamp duty, @theipaper.com understands Treasury officials were looking at reform options to prepare for Andy Burnham entering No 10 And pressure is growing for him to act, with around 100 Labour MPs now backing reform
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Burnham actively looking to scrap council tax and stamp duty
The i Paper understands that the Government is considering two options for a replacement property tax, with more than 100 Labour MPs backing major reform
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The i Paper @theipaper.com · 14/05/2026
The five stages of a Labour leadership challenge – and why it favours Keir Starmer trib.al/aq1mx0v
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The five stages of a Labour leadership challenge - and why it favours Keir Starmer
If a leadership contest is trigger and Keir Starmer runs, there is a chance he could still win
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Eleanor Langford @eleanormia.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
NEW: @theipaper.com understands that following a ring round of Labour MPs on Monday evening, “at least” 230 MPs were found to be against the Prime Minister – over half of the PLP “If there was a anonymous poll of the PLP tomorrow, Keir would definitely lose,” a govt source said
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Richard Vaughan @richardvaughan.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
"Allies" of Al Carns have indicated that he would enter any race for the leadership. My colleague @eleanormia.bsky.social has a timely story about the defence minister: inews.co.uk/news/politic...
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Ex-Special Forces colonel tipped for PM claimed £36,000 from taxpayer for PR and comms
Allies have tipped Al Carns as a future prime minister or Cabinet minister
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Eleanor Langford @eleanormia.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Exclusive: Al Carns, the defence minister tipped as a future PM, claimed almost £36k in taxpayer money for PR and comms since 2024 - more than all other ministers £4k also went to producing at least 24 constituency videos
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Ex-Special Forces colonel tipped for PM claimed £36,000 from taxpayer for PR and comms
Allies have tipped Al Carns as a future prime minister or Cabinet minister
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The i Paper @theipaper.com · 21/04/2026
Former Foreign Office chief confirmed reports by The i Paper that Peter Mandelson's security vetting was expedited under pressure from No 10 Read more: trib.al/CmH6qRd
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Eleanor Langford @eleanormia.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Prettying damaging stuff from Robbins... – Says Cabinet Office didn't think Mandelson needed vetting – Says No 10 private office was feeling "pressure" to speed up the appointment, but doesn't say from who – There was a "generally dismissive attitude" towards Mandelson's vetting
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Eleanor Langford @eleanormia.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Emily Thornberry said Olly Robbins had not been entirely truthful when he had last appeared before the Foreign Affairs Committee “It's a little bit like, you know, saying I had to run to work today but not saying that you were chased by a bear" (What a quote)
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Eleanor Langford @eleanormia.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
With Olly Robbins speaking in a few minutes... worth refreshing yourself on this excellent report from my colleagues Richard Holmes and Kitty Donaldson from February Peter Mandelson’s security vetting as US ambassador was fast-tracked despite his known links to Jeffrey Epstein...
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No 10 fast-tracked Mandelson security vetting despite Epstein links
Peter Mandelson had clearance to view 'top secret' material within three and a half weeks of being announced as US ambassador
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Eleanor Langford @eleanormia.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Ed Miliband has told Sky News that he predicted appointing Mandelson would "blow up" "I had a conversation with David Lammy about it before the appointment, and I said I was worried about it," Miliband said "I think he was worried about it too"
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Eleanor Langford @eleanormia.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
EXC from @arjsingh.bsky.social Shabana Mahmood’s hardline immigration reforms could be watered down amid a Labour revolt led by Angela Rayner Rayner has described Mahmood’s plan as “un-British”, which could put rocket boosters under a rebellion of more than 100 Labour MPs, peers and union leaders
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Labour's hardline immigration reforms could be watered down after Rayner revolt
Rayner's intervention has threatened to put rocket boosters under a rebellion over changes to the immigration rules
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Alexa Phillips @alexaphillips.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Ministers are set to fast-track a project to target energy bill support at lower-income households, as analysts say bills are set to reach £2,000 to £2,500 in July. In @theipaper.com w @eleanormia.bsky.social +🗨️ from @sifrancis.bsky.social @nea.org.uk @theifs.bsky.social inews.co.uk/news/politic...
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Household energy bills could hit £2,500 in July - here's who will have them cut
Ministers are looking at ways to make it easier to bring in targeted energy support for low-income households
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Eleanor Langford @eleanormia.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Exclusive: Ministers are set to fast-track a project which will help better target energy bill support at lower-income households, @theipaper.com can reveal Comes alongside exclusive analysis showing the price cap could climb to £2,500 Story w/ Alexa Phillips
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Household energy bills could hit £2,500 in July - here's who will have them cut
Ministers are looking at ways to make it easier to bring in targeted energy support for low-income households
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Eleanor Langford @eleanormia.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
NEW: Over 100 Labour MPs have written to the PM urging him to find time for the assisted dying bill With only three sitting days left and around 600 amendments left, it will undoubtedly fail this session The MPs want the PM to commit to finding time next session
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Eleanor Langford @eleanormia.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
NEW: Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth tells @theipaper.com that Nigel Farage is using Wales as a "project" to get him into No 10, plus: 🚫 Reform has "zero loyalty to Welsh nationhood" 👊 He'd be "something of a nuisance" to Downing Street as FM 😬 He couldn't get a meeting with Keir Starmer
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I'm fighting Reform's surge in Wales - Farage wants to use us to get into No 10
Rhun ap Iorwerth - the Plaid Cymru leader - says Reform UK is 'exploiting' voters in Wales, while Labour has 'a sense of entitlement'
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Eleanor Langford @eleanormia.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Happy Budget day to all who celebrate... @theipaper.com live blog will be following all the action, including peeks behind the scenes and analysis from our fantastic team of reporters 👇 Click below to stay in the loop:
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Budget live updates: Chancellor vows to make 'fair choices' in her Budget
Rachel Reeves will deliver her Budget in the Commons this afternoon
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Eleanor Langford @eleanormia.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
David Lammy was asked 5 times at PMQs whether he knew of any other wrongly released prisoners, but he dodged the question Then the news broke that a 2nd foreign prisoner had been wrongly released Below is Lammy's statement on the matter We still don't know exactly when the deputy PM knew about it
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Eleanor Langford @eleanormia.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
⛑ A cracking and very discomforting read from my colleague Jane Merrick on how unprepared we are for war - well worth your time 🤞 One lead author of the Strategic Defence Review said the UK is “running on luck” when it comes to war readiness and we are "relying on our enemies to leave us alone"
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UK has 'lost momentum' for war readiness - and 'relies on enemies to leave us alone'
Lead author of the landmark Strategic Defence Review says the UK is currently 'running on luck' and post-Cold War era 'fumes' to protect itself from attack
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Arj Singh @arjsingh.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Councils spending thousands cleaning 'flag wars' graffiti exc by @eleanormia.bsky.social inews.co.uk/news/council...
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Councils spending thousands cleaning 'flag wars' graffiti
One MP said the cost of cleaning up flags painted on buildings and roundabouts means 'less money for real public services that are already underfunded'
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Eleanor Langford @eleanormia.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 EXCLUSIVE: Cash-strapped councils are being forced to spend thousands cleaning up St George’s Crosses and Union Jacks painted on buildings and landmarks across the country 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 City of York council reported more than £16k in costs while and Luton spent over £5,000
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Councils spending thousands cleaning 'flag wars' graffiti
One MP said the cost of cleaning up flags painted on buildings and roundabouts means 'less money for real public services that are already underfunded'
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The i Paper @theipaper.com · 30/10/2025
🔴 A spokesperson for the Prime Minister insisted he had 'full confidence' in Rachel Reeves ➡️ Read more: trib.al/Hg42Ey6
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Eleanor Langford @eleanormia.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
BREAKING: The PM has reopened an inquiry into Chancellor Rachel Reeves after “new information” emerged in emails linked to her husband It comes after Reeves admitted to breaking housing rules by renting out her south London home without a required £945 licence
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Reeves investigated over rental rule break after new emails come to light
A spokesperson for the Prime Minister insisted he had 'full confidence' in Rachel Reeves
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Eleanor Langford @eleanormia.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
The Tories are enjoying the nice weather today and holding a rally by the river They are calling for Reeves to resign if she puts up tax Just as Mel Stride starts speaking, three ad vans showed up with their new Budget message "if she puts up tax, give Reeves the axe"
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Eleanor Langford @eleanormia.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
👀 NEW: Labour MPs are considering launching a leadership challenge against Keir Starmer in a matter of weeks 🤫 A party source said there are some MPs who "think moving against Keir after the Budget is feasible rather than waiting until after May"
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Starmer warned of leadership challenge as Budget anxiety grows
A Labour insider said the party's recent by-election defeat in Wales will 'only make MPs panic more'
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Eleanor Langford @eleanormia.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
💸 Billions of pounds are being drained from the UK each year under a “failed, chaotic and expensive” asylum system, cross-party MPs have warned 👇 Here's a breakdown from @theipaper.com of where money is being wasted and where it is being saved
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Asylum hotels are still costing the UK billions, here's why
Pressure is mounting over the cost of asylum accommodation, with spending between 2019 and 2029 expected to triple from £4.5bn to £15.3bn
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Eleanor Langford @eleanormia.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
ICYMI yesterday's Politics Unwrapped email broke down just how Labour is doing tackling small boats Reminder: the newsletter is free! No need for a subscription. Sign up to get today's newsletter here: link.news.inews.co.uk/join/6i4/pol...
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Eleanor Langford @eleanormia.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
🚨 Some news! I am now the author of Politics Unwrapped, a new weekday newsletter by @theipaper.com 📝 Politics Unwrapped breaks down the big stories and helps you understand what decisions made in Westminster actually mean for you 👉 Sign up here for free: link.news.inews.co.uk/join/6i4/pol...
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Eleanor Langford @eleanormia.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
EXCLUSIVE w/ @chloechaplain.bsky.social The Government has backed a scheme that would see debt advisors placed in GP surgeries A trial of the scheme found it improve patient health, reduced appointments and helped secure a combined £1.67m in financial gains for participants
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Going to the GP for debt and benefits advice 'improves patient health'
A pilot of the scheme helped secure a combined £1.67m in financial gains for participants
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Eleanor Langford @eleanormia.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Key thing to note about the Prince Andrew situation is that he is *still* the Duke of York, he's just agreed to not say he is anymore He only loses that title if he dies, or if MPs vote to take it from him It's been over 100 years since MPs voted to strip someone of their title
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Eleanor Langford @eleanormia.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Thrilled to be a blue tick person once more after the other app took it away from me!
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Eleanor Langford @eleanormia.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Exclusive: Disabled people and groups will have direct influence over the forthcoming PIP review, Stephen Timms has told @theipaper.com The DWP minister said the review would be led by two co-chairs and a steering group “of about a dozen people, most of whom will be disabled”
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PIP reform proposals will be decided by disability groups, minister pledges
Stephen Timms said he hoped the review would create a ‘consensus about the right way forward’ on PIP after MPs’ rebellion
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Eleanor Langford @eleanormia.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
US negotiator Steve Witkoff takes a much more conciliatory tone this morning after yesterday’s comments from Mike Huckabee (both from the bird app) Reminder: Huckabee said the Bridget Phillipson was "delusional" to claim the UK had played a leading role "behind the scenes" in the Gaza peace plan
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Eleanor Langford @eleanormia.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Exclusive: Food prices could rise even more if Reeves pushes ahead with plans to make big stores pay higher business rates The British Retail Consortium (BRC), MPs and economists have urged ministers to rethink the plans due to be confirmed in the Budget 👇 Story w/ @adamforrest.bsky.social
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Why food prices could rise after Reeves's Budget, according to retailers
Economists say higher business rates risk keeping food prices above 5 per cent next year
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Eleanor Langford @eleanormia.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Exclusive: The MOD will be forced to keep soldiers' homes free of mould and damp under a new amendment being added to the Renters’ Rights Bill It follows a campaign by @libdems.org.uk after reports military families were living in homes with black mould, flooding and pest infestations
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MoD will be forced to keep soldiers' homes free of mould and damp
Service families have faced sub-standard accommodation
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Eleanor Langford @eleanormia.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
Keir Starmer tells the BBC that Reform's plan to scrap ILR is a "racist policy", but that those who support Reform are not racists "I do think that it is a racist policy. I do think it’s immoral. It needs to be called out for what it is," he said
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Eleanor Langford @eleanormia.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
EXC from @theipaper.com's Kitty Donaldson Labour sources fear Andy Burnham‘s attempt to win a safe seat to support a leadership bid could be doomed due to the threat from Reform “That seat is not slam- dunk winnable for us... it could easily be Reform’s for the taking,” one source said
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Burnham leadership 'plot' could be killed off by Reform before it even begins
Speculation has been growing that Burnham may be planning a leadership challenge to Keir Starmer next year
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Eleanor Langford @eleanormia.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Tory MP Danny Kruger has defected to Reform The signs were there - he said in a welfare spending debate in July that he did "quite like the Reform party and agree with its members" But he did also say they'd "spend money like drunk sailors" and make a pact with the Lib Dems...
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Eleanor Langford @eleanormia.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
I'm back at work after what appears to have been a very quiet two weeks of news........... I'll be attending Lib Dem and Labour conferences this year, so drop me an email if you're attending either and want to grab a ☕ or 🍺
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Eleanor Langford @eleanormia.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
I’ve written for @theipaper.com about the growing talk around Andy Burnham’s future – and whether he’s quietly lining up a third bid for Labour leader “He is definitely running though, as it stands,” one former aide told me. “Ideal timing is him finishing in 2028.” Read it here 👇
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'The only one who can save Labour': How King of the North Burnham could become PM
Mayor of Greater Manchester has been critical of his own party's government
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Eleanor Langford @eleanormia.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Final vote on assisted dying is tomorrow, and only 28 MPs need to change their minds for the bill to fall Some MPs are pulling back over concerns about safeguards & scope, while others will support it for the first time 👇 I spoke to some of the MPs who've changed their view to find out why
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The MPs who changed their mind on assisted dying, and why
As the landmark legislation approaches its final House of Commons vote tomorrow MPs are switching sides
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Eleanor Langford @eleanormia.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
ICYMI: I spoke to several Gen Z voters to ask why their generation is increasingly finding they can't vote for Labour anymore, and whether there is anything the party can do to stop the young exodus
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Why Gen Z is deserting Labour for the Greens and Reform
Both Gaza and trans rights have proven problematic areas for Labour
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Eleanor Langford @eleanormia.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
For months, there have been rumours that Lisa Nandy will be sacked by Keir Starmer. But, where are they coming from, and why won't they go away? According to one of her allies, it's because of "a strain of anti-Northern prejudice that Lisa faces from a small group of people in Westminster"
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Why rumours about Lisa Nandy being sacked by Keir Starmer won't go away
The Culture Secretary's allies say she is the victim of prejudice and sexist briefings
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Eleanor Langford @eleanormia.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
😬 This read from @theipaper.com's Hugo Gye has become even more timely after one poll this morning put the Tories *fourth* behind the Lib Dems New YouGov/Sky News/Times poll puts Tories on 16% and Lib Dems on 17%, with Reform and Labour leading on 29% and 22%
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'It's a sh*tshow': Why Tories now fear extinction within two years
Donors leaving for Reform and Badenoch 'invisible' to voters. Some insiders think they could be 'living through the end of the Conservative Party'
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Eleanor Langford @eleanormia.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Excellent piece by my colleague on how Keir Starmer's immigration crackdown - and the rhetoric that came with it - is dividing the Labour Party Some defended the PM's words as "listening to people’s genuine concerns", but others have denounced his language as “shameful and dangerous”
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Red Wall Labour MPs welcome immigration plan, while left attacks Starmer
The reforms have elicited opposing views among different wings of the Labour Party - at a time when tensions were already building
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Eleanor Langford @eleanormia.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
It's always deeply concerning and a threat to democracy when the lives of politicians and their families are targeted - good news that somebody has been arrested
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Man, 21, arrested over three fires at sites linked to Keir Starmer
The man was arrested in the early hours of Tuesday on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life
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Eleanor Langford @eleanormia.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is set to announce a plan for government-backed local inquiries into grooming gangs Statement beginning in the Commons now - follow live updates here 👇 inews.co.uk/news/politic...
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UK politics live: Grooming gangs scandal inquiries will take place locally, Government to announce
It comes as Sir Keir Starmer visits Ukraine, and the Chancellor faces continued pressure over the economy
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Eleanor Langford @eleanormia.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
BREAKING: Suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury has pled guilty to assault after punching a man in his Cheshire constituency in October 2024 inews.co.uk/news/politic...
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UK politics live: Suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury pleads guilty to assault
It comes as Sir Keir Starmer visits Ukraine, and the Chancellor faces continued pressure over the economy
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Eleanor Langford @eleanormia.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
In a speech in London, Lib Dem leader Ed Davey says the UK cannot take the "Farage approach" to the US of "fawning over Trump and licking his boots" He said the Reform leader was "seemingly more interested in advancing Trump’s agenda over here than the UK’s interests over there"
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