‘It was a shock': Emily Thornberry on her demotion from Starmer's Labour frontbench
Former shadow attorney general speaks of pain of missing out on government job and her fears for young ministers
www.theguardian.comI don’t have live access to current news in this moment. Based on recent reporting up to 2025–2026, Emily Thornberry, MP for Islington South and Finsbury, has remained a prominent figure in the Labour Party, including roles on the opposition frontbench and later chairing parliamentary inquiries; however, she did not secure a ministerial post when Labour formed government in 2024 and has continued to be active on foreign affairs issues. For the very latest headlines, I can pull current sources if you’d like.
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