Jeremy Corbyn promises ‘truly universal’ health service under Labour government
Prescription charges would be scrapped in England under a Labour government which would also set up a “publicly-owned generic drugs manufacturer”, the party has pledged.
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Corbyn signals Labour unlikely to back a Tory Brexit deal
Jeremy Corbyn has signalled Labour is unlikely to back any Brexit deal struck by Boris Johnson, even if there was a confirmatory referendum.
Labour vows to do ‘whatever it takes’ to prevent no-deal Brexit
Labour has warned Boris Johnson that it is ready to take action through the courts if he tries to push through a no-deal Brexit against the will of Parliament.
Jess Phillips may consider Labour leadership bid
Labour backbencher Jess Phillips has said she may consider running for the party leadership if Jeremy Corbyn stands down.
Chris Williamson calls on Labour to reinstate him after losing High Court bid
MP Chris Williamson has called on Labour to reinstate him to the party after he lost a High Court bid to be readmitted.
Corbyn announces plans to create 67,000 jobs in ‘green industrial revolution’
Jeremy Corbyn has praised wind power as “the future” after announcing plans to create 67,000 jobs and 37 new wind farms.
Tony Blair warns of ‘big risk’ fighting election on Brexit issue
Tory and Labour MPs would both face a “big risk” by fighting a general election on the issue of Brexit, Tony Blair has said.
Johnson’s proposed Brexit deal puts additional strain on UK, says Blair
Boris Johnson’s proposed Brexit deal will lead to additional “strain” between Scotland and the rest of the UK, former prime minister Tony Blair has warned.
Don’t risk mixing general election with Brexit, Tony Blair warns
Tony Blair has warned that fighting a general election on the issue of Brexit is a “vast elephant trap” that could allow Boris Johnson to claim a mandate for leaving without a deal.
Indyref2 support needed for Labour to gain SNP backing, Blackford suggests
The SNP’s Westminster leader has appeared to suggest his party would only help Labour form a government in return for support for a Scottish independence referendum.
Labour’s plans for private schools are ‘vote loser’, head warns
Labour’s attack on private education is a “vote loser” with the public keen for fee-paying schools to open, not close, according to a leading headmistress.