Lisa Nandy: Last News

Wigan MP Lisa Nandy has welcomed news that a hotel in the borough will no longer house asylum seekers. Ms Nandy, who is also Shadow International Development Secretary, said tonight (Wednesday, October 25) that the Home Office had confirmed that 'the asylum hotel' in her constituency was to be closed.

In a town on the edge of the Greater Manchester sits a hotel which has sparked huge controversy over the last few months.

Asylum seekers being housed at some hotels in Greater Manchester will have to leave within months as the government seeks to end the costly use of this accommodation. At least two hotels in the city-region - one in Wigan and another in Rochdale - will be closing.

Tameside MP and Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner has been appointed shadow levelling up secretary as part of a shadow cabinet reshuffle.

Christine McGuinness saw the funny side as she was caught in a video dashing off stage after presenting a gong at the Pride of Manchester awards. The model dazzled as she hit the red carpet at the event at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester.

Strictly Come Dancing during a recent episode of the show's spin off programme.Rylan Clark hosted It Takes Two and welcomed his guests to the floor.Richard was among them and Rylan gave him a warm greeting before he moved on to talk about the ITV presenter's wife.The former Big Brother host asked when he can be expecting to see Judy on the Strictly Come Dancing dance floor, and Richard hilariously told him that "hell would freeze over" before she took part.Richard then asked Rylan if he could see him "doing the jive," to which Rylan cheekily responded: "I can and it excites me, Richard!" The host left Madeley blushing before he moved on to the other guests.The Good Morning Britain presenter was recently slammed by viewers after asking Lisa Nandy to "define a woman".This is a breaking showbiz story and is being constantly updated. Please refresh the page regularly for the latest news, pictures and video.

Richard Madeley only returned to Good Morning Britain yesterday after a two-month break and it hasn't taken long for him to ruffle viewers' feathers. The presenter was back at the helm of the ITV news programme on Wednesday (October 12) alongside Susanna Reid bringing the latest headlines, debates, and entertainment news to viewers.

Piers Morgan, 63, shared a video of Lisa Nandy repeatedly giving him side-eye glances as the pair listened to a discussion led by former Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi about offshore wind policies.

The Labour party have plans to restore social housing as the second largest tenure in the UK according to Lisa Nandy. During a speech at the Labour conference in Liverpool the shadow communities secretary outlined a series of housing policies aimed at boosting council housebuilding and homeownership.

With multiple strikes taking place across different unions over the past couple of months, the issue has been a topic of hot debate.

BT Group workers are showing “serious determination” as they hold further strikes against imposed real-term pay cuts.

CEO of NTIA Michael Kill said in a statement: “Late night economy businesses were one of the quickest sectors to rebound during the financial crash many years ago, harbouring an abundance of resilience and entrepreneurial spirit.“It’s without a doubt that these businesses, particularly nightclubs, have a huge part to play in the regeneration of high streets in towns and cities across the UK.”“Beyond the generation of footfall through trade, domestic and international visitors to clubs support the local economy in secondary and tertiary purchases through accommodation, travel and retail.He continued: “It is also key to recognise that these businesses play a key part in people’s decision making process from choosing a University or College to influencing investment choices for businesses relocating or expanding, to accommodate for a young workforce.”“Not forgetting the important part they play in people’s, physical, mental and social well being.”He concluded: “The Government needs to recognise the economic, cultural, and community value of clubs and the wider night time economy. We must protect these businesses, using every means possible, and recognise their importance before it’s too late.”Labour’s Shadow Levelling Up Secretary, Lisa Nandy, said that reopening formerly loved nightclub spaces in struggling towns and city centres could help to revive the high streets and boost the economy.“Every single town has a lost nightclub they feel very strongly about – that was part of our history and our heritage,” she said.The impact of the COVID pandemic on the country’s nightlife sector has caused many establishments to face financial issues.

Wigan MP Lisa Nandy has visited striking workers just days after Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer sacked one of his shadow ministers over comments he made on a picket line.

Lisa Nandy has visited striking workers on a picket line, despite Labour Party leader Keir Starmer's comments that Labour must move from being a "party of protest".

GOOD Morning Britain host Ed Balls clashed with guest Edwina Currie in a fiery exchange today. The ex-Labour MP, 55, did not hold back when interviewing the former Tory politician, 75, who appeared via video link from her home.

Viewers who tuned into Good Morning Britain on Monday (July 25) were taken aback by a strange detail they spotted during an interview on the ITV breakfast show. Former Labour politician Ed Balls and presenter Charlotte Hawkins were back at the helm of the TV programme bringing viewers the latest headlines.

A Greater Manchester Tory MP has been accused of "losing the plot" by a neighbouring Labour politician over his 'Lexit' campaign to separate the town of Leigh from the borough of Wigan. Wigan MP Lisa Nandy said the Government should be trying to tackle rising inflation rather than "trying to build walls between Wigan and Leigh" as part of the plan put forward by Leigh MP James Grundy.

A Tory minister said he is "too busy" to speak on Good Morning Britain today - a day after Sue Gray's report into lockdown breaking parties was published.

The government's plans to provide equal opportunities across the UK have been made even more difficult by rising prices, according to Michael Gove.

UK households which open up their homes to Ukrainian refugees will receive a “thank you” payment of £350 per month, the Government is expected to announce.

Northern towns should not have to compete among themselves for government attention to get desperately needed funding, Wigan’s MP has said.