Luton Borough Council has been run by the Labour party since 2007, but the resignation of six councillors means they no longer have enough for a majority Six Labour councillors in Luton have quit the party in a move which could leave the authority under no overall control for the first time in 19 years.

With the centre-left Labour party holding an overwhelming majority in parliament, Andy Burnham is set to replace prime minister Keir Starmer.

Mr. Burnham promised more public control of essential services, a shift of power toward local governments and a push for economic growth.

Scotland Yard is assessing claims that Labour banned fox hunting in return for a £1m donation from an animal rights group.

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The Conservative Party has estimated that around 2,500 rapists and paedophiles will be freed early in September under the Labour Party’s government’s plan to tackle the overcrowding in British jails.

An MP suspended by Sir Keir Starmer will sue the Labour Party over “hostile briefings and smears” about his mental health.

Andy Burnham wanted to take over as Britain’s prime minister on a wave of hope, positive vibes and a promise to end the Labour Party infighting that marred Keir Starmer’s premiership. That optimism is fading before he’s even taken office.