Kim Leadbeater
Coverage of Kim Leadbeater in the Nexus archive.
- Football and politics: How to play the game
The article explores the intersection of football and politics in Britain, highlighting how World Cup success influences national mood and political strategies. It features discussions with journalists, politicians, and a playwright on topics including authenticity in politics, the impact of football on unity, and the role of the game in shaping political narratives.
- Wednesday briefing: In a new era of far-right organising, how can we tackle hate?
The far right is using social media to foster division in the UK, prompting calls to counter digital radicalism. A Russian warship fired warning shots near a British yacht, tensions between the UK and EU are highlighted by Lib Dems, and Iran's peace deal conditions involve Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon. A BBC presenter faces scrutiny for misogynistic remarks, and Hillary Clinton criticizes Biden's re-election decision.
- Division in UK probably worse now than in run-up to Brexit, says Kim Leadbeater
Kim Leadbeater warns that political hatred and division in the UK are worse now than during the Brexit referendum, when her sister Jo Cox was murdered. She made the remarks ahead of the 10th anniversary of her sister's murder.
- Assisted dying bill could return after ballot for private member’s bills
Two MPs who backed Kim Leadbeater's assisted dying bill ranked in the top five of the private member's bill ballot, giving supporters a narrow path to revive the legislation. The bill previously ran out of time in Commons, but supporters may now use the Parliament Act to bypass the Lords if another MP agrees to take it forward.
- MPs vow to bring back assisted dying bill after ‘undemocratic’ Lords block
MPs, including Labour's Kim Leadbeater, plan to reintroduce the assisted dying bill in the next parliamentary session after it was blocked by the House of Lords. The strategy aims to bypass the Lords' ability to stop the same bill twice.