
Labour Thinktank Distances Itself from Former Director Over Journalist Investigation
Labour Together's board has announced a 'clean break' after its former director, Josh Simons, resigned as minister following revelations he hired a lobbying firm in 2023 to investigate journalists.

Minister Josh Simons Resigns Amid Labour Together Claims
Josh Simons has resigned as a minister following claims that the think tank he previously ran, Labour Together, commissioned a report investigating the backgrounds of journalists.

Labour Think Tank Accused of 'Smear Campaign' Against Journalists
A claim has emerged that the Starmerite think tank, Labour Together, paid a PR firm to investigate Sunday Times reporters, raising concerns about political tactics.

PoliticsBBCFTNew Statesman8d ago3 sources PM Orders Ethics Investigation into Minister Over Labour Together Claims
The Prime Minister has ordered an ethics investigation into a minister who ran the think tank Labour Together, which commissioned a report investigating the background of a journalist.

PoliticsThe Guardiantimes-uk10d ago2 sources Labour Minister Faces Calls to Be Sacked Over False Claims Against Journalists
A Labour minister is facing calls for his dismissal after a Guardian investigation revealed he falsely linked journalists to a 'pro-Kremlin' network in emails to GCHQ.
Investigation Demanded into Labour Together's Alleged Smear Campaign Against Journalists
Calls are being made for a proper investigation into Labour Together's alleged attempt to smear journalists.
Labour Together Accused of Smearing Journalists
An investigation is called for into allegations that Labour Together attempted to smear journalists.
Labour Together's Bid to Smear Journalists Under Investigation
An investigation is being called for into Labour Together's alleged attempt to smear journalists.

Labour Together Scandal Reaches UK Prime Minister's Office
A scandal involving Labour Together is reportedly implicating the Prime Minister's office, suggesting that all roads lead back to the prime minister despite efforts to protect himself.
Cabinet Office ‘looking into’ Labour Together over smear campaign - The Times
Cabinet Office ‘looking into’ Labour Together over smear campaign The Times
Cabinet Office Investigates Labour Together Over Smear Campaign
The Cabinet Office is reportedly investigating Labour Together in connection with an alleged smear campaign.
Cabinet Office Investigates Labour Together Over Smear Campaign
The UK Cabinet Office is reportedly investigating Labour Together regarding allegations of a smear campaign.
Politicstimes-ukThe Independent16d ago2 sources Starmer Faces Calls for Inquiry Over Labour Think Tank's Journalist Probe
Keir Starmer is facing calls for an inquiry into Labour Together, a think tank that reportedly paid £36,000 to investigate journalists. The organization was instrumental in Starmer's election as party leader.

Minister Josh Simons Resigns Amid Labour Together Claims
Minister Josh Simons resigned after facing claims that the think tank he previously ran commissioned a report investigating journalists' backgrounds.

Labour Together Accused of Attacking Press Freedom
An article from the New Statesman discusses accusations against 'Labour Together' regarding an alleged attack on press freedom.

UK Prime Minister Orders Ethics Investigation into Minister Over Labour Together Claims
The Prime Minister has ordered an ethics investigation into a minister regarding claims related to the Labour Together think tank, which commissioned a report investigating a journalist's background.

Keir Starmer opens investigation into Josh Simons over targeting of reporters
PM asks ethics adviser to examine conduct of Cabinet Office minister amid Labour Together scandal fallout
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Keir Starmer has opened a formal investigation into a Cabinet Office minister involved in falsely accusing journalists of having links to pro-Russian propaganda.
The prime minister’s decision follows revelations in the Guardian that Josh Simons, who was running the thinktank Labour Together at the time, was also involved in telling British intelligence ...
Labour Together's Smear Campaign Against Journalists Under Investigation
Labour Together's alleged attempt to smear journalists is facing calls for a proper investigation.
Labour Together's Bid to Smear Journalists Investigated
An investigation has been called into Labour Together's alleged attempt to smear journalists, raising concerns about political tactics and media relations.
Labour Together Accused of Smearing Journalists, Investigation Demanded
Calls are being made for a proper investigation into Labour Together's alleged bid to smear journalists.

Labour Together Accused of Smear Campaign Against Journalists
A think tank linked to Keir Starmer and Morgan McSweeney, Labour Together, has been exposed for allegedly orchestrating a smear campaign against journalists investigating the organization.

Labour Activists Accused of Funding Smear Campaign Against Journalists
Reports indicate that Labour activists allegedly paid for a smear campaign targeting journalists, raising questions about party conduct.
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Cabinet Office Investigates Labour Together Over Smear Campaign
The Cabinet Office is reportedly investigating the Labour Together group concerning allegations of a smear campaign.
Cabinet Office Investigates Labour Together Over Smear Campaign
The Cabinet Office is reportedly investigating Labour Together regarding allegations of a smear campaign.

PoliticsBBCFTThe Guardian+1times-uk16d ago4 sources Starmer's Labour Faces Scrutiny Over Policy Direction and Leadership
Articles discuss Keir Starmer's proposed reset with the EU, his potential G20 agenda, and broader critiques of Labour's 'minimalism' and specific policies like special needs education.