Six female Labour MPs have entered the competition to succeed Angela Rayner as deputy leader. Bridget Phillipson, the Education Secretary, emerged as an early front-runner by affirming her commitment to upholding workers' rights reforms without compromise. She reassured union members at the Trades Unions Congress conference that the proposed changes would not be diluted. Phillipson, representing Houghton and Sunderland South, emphasized her background as a working-class woman from the North East and her determination to deliver on the Employment Rights Bill.
However, Phillipson's candidacy may be perceived as being endorsed by Downing Street, raising concerns among MPs who are urging the government to address pressing issues such as a wealth tax, the two-child benefit limit, and...
British boxing icon Ricky Hatton was found deceased at his residence in Hyde, Greater Manchester, as confirmed by a police report. The news of his passing at the age of 46 was announced on Sunday afternoon. Hatton, known as The Hitman, had been preparing for his boxing comeback scheduled for December. He was also set to attend the Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium. Hatton, a devoted Manchester City fan, had a hospitality table reserved for the event where a minute's applause in his honor will take place.
With a professional record of 45 wins and three losses, Hatton was a highly respected figure in the boxing world. Police stated that there were no suspicious circumstances...