The latest news and comment on Angela Smith, Baroness Smith of Basildon
June 2023
Labour defends plan to appoint dozens of peers to House of Lords
Party says priority will be to get laws passed if it wins power, despite promise to abolish upper chamber
February 2019
Only radical social liberalism can save our democracy
Letters: Michael Meadowcroft, Tony Greaves, Philip G Cerny,Andrew Gore, Ian K Watson and Shirley Williams on the political landscape after the resignations of eight MPs from the Labour party and three from the Conservatives
The ideological lines dividing rebel MPs from Labour party
Areas of disagreement include Brexit, antisemitism, security and economic policies
History will judge the selfish breakaway Independent Group
Len McCluskey
The reasons given by the seven MPs who have left Labour do not stand up to scrutiny, says Unite leader Len McCluskey
November 2018
Tories clinging to office by the fingertips, says Labour peer
DUP abstentions in votes have raised questions about Theresa May’s ability to govern
July 2016
Jeremy Corbyn has failed to prove himself a leader, says Labour peer
Angela Smith says she was enthusiastic about Corbyn at first but has been surprised by his lack of energy
October 2009
Angela Smith confirmed as government IT minister
The Cabinet Office has confirmed that Angela Smith has responsibility for government IT and information security
September 2009
Government cuts computer carbon
Cabinet Office minister Angela Smith has claimed that Whitehall has cut ICT carbon emissions by 12,000 tonnes over the past year
April 2008
Hard-working MP seemed set to become a minister
Angela Smith joined the Labour party at the age of 16 and before today's events seemed to be heading towards a junior ministerial post
