Labour Party – Among the Fray

Anger boils as UK Parliament endorses ‘obscene’ nationality bill

Citizens, activists and politicians say bill which could deprive nationality without notice targets minorities. The UK’s controversial Nationality and Borders bill passed through the House of Commons this week, prompting outrage from citizens, politicians and activists who fear its potentially dangerous effect on ethnic minorities. Clause 9 of the bill is of particular concern as it willContinue reading “Anger boils as UK Parliament endorses ‘obscene’ nationality bill”

Party furore deepens for Britain’s Johnson, spokesman was at lockdown gathering

Johnson’s spokesman spoke at gathering Conservatives lose lead in YouGov poll Second poll shows Labour ahead Lockdown party scandal hits Johnson Johnson faces rebellion from own lawmakers British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced mounting pressure on Friday after his Conservatives lost their poll lead over Labour and it was revealed that his communications chief attendedContinue reading “Party furore deepens for Britain’s Johnson, spokesman was at lockdown gathering”

Norway’s left-wing opposition wins election in a landslide

Labour expected to form coalition with other left-leaning parties as it seeks to reduce inequality and wean the economy off oil. Norway’s left-wing opposition headed by Labour Party leader Jonas Gahr Store has had a landslide win in a general election after a campaign dominated by the future of the country’s oil industry. Store unseatedContinue reading “Norway’s left-wing opposition wins election in a landslide”

Norway opposition expected to win election fought on oil, inequality

Final day of voting, polls close at 1900 GMT Conservatives seen losing power after 8 years Opposition Labour and allies widely expected to win Debate over oil vs climate, inequality vs tax Tough coalition talks await Norway was voting on Monday on the final day of a parliamentary election dominated by climate change and economicContinue reading “Norway opposition expected to win election fought on oil, inequality”

EU votes for diplomats to boycott China Winter Olympics over rights abuses

Non-binding resolution also calls for governments to impose further sanctions on China as tensions rise The European parliament has overwhelmingly passed a resolution calling on diplomatic officials to boycott the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics in response to continuing human rights abuses by the Chinese government. In escalating tensions between the EU and China, the non-binding resolution alsoContinue reading “EU votes for diplomats to boycott China Winter Olympics over rights abuses”

Labour demands ‘urgent investigation’ into the Conservatives after Boris Johnson’s party declares donations from companies that don’t exist

EXCLUSIVE: Labour says Electoral Commission must open “urgent investigation” into potentially illegal donations. Insider reported that the Conservative Party received donations from nonexistent companies. The commission has the power to impose fines of £20,000 per offense. Advocates say that UK political-finance law needs strengthening. The Labour Party is calling on the UK’s Electoral Commission to launch anContinue reading “Labour demands ‘urgent investigation’ into the Conservatives after Boris Johnson’s party declares donations from companies that don’t exist”