Labour Party 'left wing' fiasco

[capitalomnibus]

Labour suspends entire Leicester East constituency branch
The Labour Party has suspended its entire Leicester East branch.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-66671986

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US trip by leader of 'bankrupt' Birmingham sparks backlash
The leader of "bankrupt" Birmingham City Council has been criticised for being abroad during the city's crisis.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-66750540


Birmingham: Pressure on government to look at council funding
The news that Birmingham City Council has declared itself effectively bankrupt is only likely to add to the pressure on government to take another look at how council funding works.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-66717965


What is happening in 'bankrupt' Birmingham?
After the announcement that Birmingham City Council is - in effect - bankrupt, BBC News looks at how it got into this situation and what it will mean for the 1.14 million people served by the authority.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-66730165


Birmingham Commonwealth Games was a mistake - ex-adviser
A former adviser to Birmingham City Council has said the hosting of the Commonwealth Games was a mistake given its legacy of financial problems.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-66724469

[capitalomnibus]

Good riddance, one of the most arrogant t=pots of recent times.


Mayor of Hackney resigns after photo emerges of him partying with paedophile councillor
Philip Glanville admits ‘error of judgment’ after attending Eurovision party
www.standard.co.uk/news/london/mayor-hackney-resigns-photo-partying-paedophile-councillor-b1107361.html

[capitalomnibus]

Laura Kuenssberg: Labour - d*mned if they dare, d*mned if they don't?
Too boring? Too serious? Too left wing? Too right wing? Too much of a mystery still?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66831207

[capitalomnibus]

Diane Abbott attacks Labour investigation as 'fraudulent'
Diane Abbott has branded a Labour Party investigation into her comments about racism "fraudulent".
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66860138


Government sending in officials to run Birmingham City Council
Emergency measures to help run Birmingham City Council during its financial crisis have been announced by the government.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-66852048

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Hackney mayoral election announced as review launched
A by-election will take place in Hackney on 9 November to choose a new mayor for the borough.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-66953505

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Labour politician says he ‘relishes’ battle to keep his City Hall job
Dr Onkar Sahota is facing a Ulez backlash in Labour’s most marginal London Assembly seat
www.standard.co.uk/news/london/onkar-sahota-sadiq-khan-london-assembly-ealing-hillingdon-city-hall-labour-b1111420.html

[greenboy]

Security might be getting stepped a bit after today's incident...

[capitalomnibus]

Oct 10, 2023 18:43:19 GMT greenboy said:

Security might be getting stepped a bit after today's incident...

The guy is an idiot. They really need to take these events seriously. I am sick of these fools doing these pathetic stunts for thier 15 mins of fame and to me the only day they would take it serious is if a leader was killed.
Again security was pathetic.


Keir Starmer speech disrupted as protester glitter-bombs Labour leader
A man has been arrested after a protester gatecrashed Sir Keir Starmer's speech and showered the Labour leader with glitter at the party's conference.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-67063732

[capitalomnibus]

Haringey councillor quits Labour over Israel/Gaza conflict
A Haringey Labour councillor has resigned from the party over its leadership’s stance on the conflict in Israel and Gaza.
www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/23870454.haringey-councillor-quits-labour-israel-gaza-conflict/?ref=rss

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Labour loses Oxford council majority after ninth Gaza resignation
Labour has lost its majority of Oxford City Council after a ninth councillor resigned from the party.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-67231473


Labour divisions deepen over Gaza ceasefire stance
Sir Keir Starmer is under increasing pressure to change his position on the Israel-Gaza war, after a trio of senior Labour figures called for a ceasefire.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-67238594

[capitalomnibus]

Third of London Labour MPs rebel over Gaza ceasefire vote
Nearly a third of Labour's London MPs voted against the party line to support a motion calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza war.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-67435955

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Israel-Gaza: Hundreds protest outside Labour leader's office
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Labour leader's constituency office in north London calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.



Crowds blocked a road in Camden and chanted "Keir Starmer's a wasteman".
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-67464001

[bustavane]

Nov 18, 2023 22:58:11 GMT capitalomnibus said:

Israel-Gaza: Hundreds protest outside Labour leader's office
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Labour leader's constituency office in north London calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.



Crowds blocked a road in Camden and chanted "Keir Starmer's a wasteman".
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-67464001

Perhaps it's time to rename this group Labour Party 'right wing' fiasco...

[capitalomnibus]

Keir Starmer defends praising Thatcher in pitch for Tories
Sir Keir Starmer has defended crediting Margaret Thatcher as a leader who effected "meaningful change".
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-67604830