a British political party, formed in 1900 as an amalgam of various trade unions and socialist groups, generally supporting the interests of organized labour and advocating democratic socialism and social equality
any similar party in any of various other countries
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Former Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham gave his first speech as prime minister outside No 10 today, after he replaced Sir Keir Starmer as leader of the Labour party.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
The former Greater Manchester mayor was on Friday overwhelmingly backed as leader of the Labour party after Keir Starmer resigned last month.
From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026
Anna Turley serves as Labour party chair and minister without portfolio.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
The chairwoman of Britain's ruling Labour party, Anna Turley, said online platforms were "playing a role in driving" the unrest.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
Much interest was felt in the proceedings, which it was universally supposed would lead to the appointment of Mr. H. S. Wharton, the member for West Brookshire, as chairman and leader of the Labour party.
From Marcella by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.
Yet Mr. Burnham’s predecessor, Keir Starmer, faced a revolt within his own Labour Party last summer when he tried to pass modest disability reforms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
He was at the event in London last Friday when Burnham became the new Labour Party leader.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Sarwar, who has led the Scottish Labour Party since 2021, said he would work with his successor to serve people in Scotland.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Burnham was asked to form a government by King Charles III after Keir Starmer resigned, lasting only two years in office despite handing the Labour Party a landslide victory in general elections in 2024.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
The Union had decided, after taking a ballot of the members according to the Act of 1913, to take political action and to be affiliated to the Labour Party.
From From Crow-Scaring to Westminster; an Autobiography by George Edwards M.P. O.B.E.
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