Labour

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivers her speech at the Labour Party Conference.

Watch: Potential tax rises and who could be worse off following budget

Protester speaks at winter fuel cuts rally.

Watch: Rally against winter fuel cuts held outside Parliament

Man reacts to the government’s plans to make the winter fuel payment means tested.

Watch as members of the public react to the winter fuel cuts

A general view of BBC Broadcasting House, in central London. PIC: Lucy North/PA Wire

Why women are more likely to be prosecuted for licence fee evasion?

A TV licence is a legal requirement for anyone wanting to watch live TV on terrestrial channels, or online streaming. The fine for not having a licence is up to £1,000 plus any legal costs. Additional compensation may also be ordered.

The eye-opening number of TV licence prosecutions every week

The 300 new nurseries in primary schools are just phase one of the government's plan (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Labour's plan for creating 300 new nurseries in just one year

Jess Phillips MP speaking at The Rally Against Violence Towards Women and Girls at Labour conference.

Minister says stopping VAWG should be everyone’s “core business”

Increased housing targets have caused uncertainty for the future of the district.

District council defends new Local Plan consultation as MP brands it a 'sham'

Education secretary Bridget Phillipson says the current curriculum is holding both schools and children back (Photo: National World/Getty/Adobe Stock)

How Labour could overhaul England's 'outdated' curriculum and exams

Jordan Parlour called for attack on asylum seeker hotel.

Watch: Police arrest man who called for attack on asylum seeker hotel

Childcare costs have forced parents to reduce their working hours

Four in 10 parents have been forced to reduce their working hours - due to the cost of childcare.

Astrid Cooper

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Household Support Fund decision looms as September deadline nears

Some 19,000 pensioners are set to miss out on winter fuel payments. Photo: Julian Hochgesang/ Unsplash

Fear thousands of pensioners will suffer after winter fuel payment axe

The matter was discussed on Monday.

Continuing Local Plan preparation could run 'huge risk' says councillor

The district council will discuss car park changes in October.

Councillor fears delays to pay and display upgrades could cause ‘major problems’

Most UK schoolchildren are required to wear uniforms to school (Photo: National World/Adobe Stock/Getty)

Why Labour has promised to limit branded school uniform items

Harborough MP Neil O'Brien

'I am honoured to be re-elected - and I am already straight back to work'

The Labour Party already have a number of policies in the works focused on reforming education (Photo: National World/Getty/Adobe Stock)

Teachers and schools set for big changes under Labour

The Tories celebrate after winning the Harborough seat

General election round up: Harborough MP 'relieved and honoured'

Alberto Costa has secured another five years as the constituency’s representative in Parliament.

South Leicestershire has chosen its MP as  results are announced

German Observation Tower on south coast cliffs, Guernsey

Visit Guernsey to discover underground bunkers and WW2 history

Harborough candidates (from top left, going clockwise): Darren Woodiwiss (Green Party), Hajira Piranie (Labour), Danuta Jeeves (Reform UK), Neil O'Brien (Conservative), Phil Knowles (Liberal Democrats) and Robin Lambert (Social Democratic Party).

General election candidates in Harborough

Keir Starmer says he went to see Taylor Swift in concert and his favourite song is 'Change'. Credit: ODN/ Inset: Taylor Swift performs at Wembley Stadium on June 21, 2024 Picture: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

Watch: Keir Starmer took kids to Eras and reveals favourite Swift song

Marion Cotillard (photo: Getty Images)

​Which way to vote to stay squeaky green?

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How UK parties are approaching National Insurance ahead of election

Jenn Gutierrez started having contractions during the Reputation set at Taylor Swift gig

I went into labour during a Taylor Swift gig and I kept dancing

The race has begun towards the General Election on July 4.

Watch: Latest odds on UK general election explained

Tory canvasser removes Labour leaflet from letterbox.

Watch: Tory canvasser removes Labour leaflet from letterbox

Watch a Labour campaigner posting a leaflet through Anthony’s letterbox minutes before a Tory canvasser comes along and removes it.

Jessica Martin

Munira Wilson MP says schoolchildren are so hungry they are ‘eating rubbers’.

Watch: Schoolchildren are so hungry they are ‘eating rubbers’

A person walks along a railway platform at Paddock Wood railway station in south east England on April 8, 2024, as train drivers strike over pay. (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

Video report: Is it time to re-nationalise rail?

Conservative Rupert Matthews has won the race to become Leicestershire’s next police and crime commissioner for the second term running.

Leicestershire Police and Crime Commissioner election result

Jeremy Hunt will announce the 2024 Budget. Credit: Kim Mogg/Getty/Adobe

Budget 2024: Hunt cuts NI again and reforms child benefit

Harborough MP Neil O’Brien

Harborough MP makes feelings known about Just Stop Oil with X-rated post

More NHS dentists should soon be available in Harborough district

NHS dentistry to be more accessible for Harborough residents, says MP

Andy McDonald, the MP for Middlesbrough, has been suspended by the Labour Party after he used the phrase “between the river and the sea” during a speech at a pro-Palestine rally at the weekend.

Labour MP suspended over speech at pro-Palestine rally

Alistair Strathern gives his victory speech in Mid Bedfordshire. Credit: Getty

By-election latest: Labour wins Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire

Sir Keir Starmer giving his speech in Liverpool. Credit: Getty

Keir Starmer promises to build 1.5m houses in five years

Keir Starmer is interrupted by a heckler. Credit: Getty

Keir Starmer Labour conference speech crashed by protester

Former London mayor Ken Livingstone is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

Ken Livingstone suffering from Alzheimer’s, family announces

Liz Truss has been claiming from fund for ex-prime ministers despite only 49 days in office (Getty Images)

Liz Truss claims from fund for ex-PMs despite only 49 days in office

The practice is allowed during wet weather to prevent pipe networks from backing up.

Council to discuss lobbying government to grill water companies over sewage

The Labour Party has confirmed that Alan Haworth died on holiday in Iceland on Monday morning - Credit: Gov/Wiki

Labour politician Lord Alan Haworth dead at 75

Symington Building

Urgent review into Harborough District Council's assets could see huge changes

Keir Mather. Credit: Getty

Johnny Mercer launches attack on Keir Mather - what was said

Sir Keir Starmer heckled on stage by green protesters who demand ‘no more U-turns’ from Labour leader

Watch: Sir Keir Starmer heckled on stage by green protesters

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer pleaded to get on with his speech as green protesters heckled him

Will Millar

Teachers promised £2,400 bonus by Labour to cap ‘mass resignations’

Labour plan to offer teachers £2,400 bonus to cap mass resignations

Harborough District Council

Opposition calls for greater transparency from council's new coalition

This weekend is the Great Get Together celebrating Jo's ‘More in Common’ values, seven years after her murder.

Husband of murdered Labour MP Jo Cox to remarry

Glenda Jackson has died aged 87 (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage)

Tributes paid to actress and MP Glenda Jackson who died aged 87

Labour shadow minister Bambos Charalambous suspended

Swansea West MP Geraint Davies was suspended over inappropriate behavious allegations. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images)

Female MP says she was warned to “watch out” for Geraint Davies

Liberal Democrat councillor Phil Knowles took the reigns as council leader earlier this week, following his nomination by the majority coalition group.

New council leader sets out plans to boost services in the Harborough district

Outgoing council chair Neil Bannister handed over £3,000 Janet McMillan of Leicestershire and Rutland branch of MND Association. PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER

Harborough District Council's new coalition formed during official handover

Harborough District Council

Labour, Lib Dems and Green Party form coalition to lead district council

Local elections 2023: Where are they taking place in May 2023 and why isn’t my council having them?

Where are local elections taking place & is my council holding them?