Dossier
backbenchers
Coverage of backbenchers in the Nexus archive.
- Labour MPs to Andy Burnham: This is how to stop us toppling you
Andy Burnham is leading the Labour Party leadership contest to replace Keir Starmer, with MPs offering advice to maintain party unity. Tips include engaging with backbenchers, accepting dissent, and balancing discipline. Burnham aims to create a collaborative team to retain support.
- Mandelson files fire up row over taxes ‘to pay benefits’
Mandelson's files have sparked a dispute over taxes aimed at funding benefits. Pat McFadden's claim regarding backbenchers' views on taxes could hinder the government's youth unemployment review.