Rachael Maskell
Rachael Maskell is a British Labour Party politician and Member of Parliament for York Central. She has served in various capacities within the party, including as a shadow cabinet minister, and is known for her advocacy on issues related to social justice, public health, and workers' rights. Recently, Maskell has been vocal in warning against potential cuts to disability benefits as part of the government's economic strategy, emphasizing the need to protect vulnerable populations while addressing fiscal challenges.
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“Tony Blair won an election nearly three decades ago, and it seems he’s continuing the argument from back then rather than looking at the situation today,” said Labour MP Rachael Maskell.
Tony Blair scolds Britain’s Labour Party for policy failures in a fast-changing world
Canada· 2026-05-28
The York Central MP Rachael Maskell described its timing as 'incredibly unhelpful' due to three parliamentary byelections next month.
Labour must put policy first, politics second, Tony Blair says | Tony Blair
United Kingdom· 2026-05-27
Rachael Maskell, the local Labour MP, first asked the UK government to erase Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's association with York four years ago.
York rushes to remove the name of disgraced old duke Andrew – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-24
Labour MP Rachael Maskell, who represents York Central, has also backed the move.
Government considers removing Andrew from royal line of succession
Ghana· 2026-02-21
Rachael Maskell expressed that it seemed likely parliament would need to act regarding Andrew's position.
Ministers to consider removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from line of succession | UK newsUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-20
Labour MP Rachael Maskell called for Andrew's titles and positions to be addressed.
UK government considers removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from line of succession. Here’s what other consequences he could face
United States· 2026-02-20
Rachael Maskell referred to McSweeney's resignation as 'a beginning'.
İngiltere hükümetinde Epstein depremi: Kritik isim istifa etti! Başbakan Starmer görevden alınabilir
Turkey· 2026-02-09
Rachael Maskell publicly stated that Starmer has no choice but to resign.
por qué los vínculos de un exministro laborista con Epstein desataron en Reino Unido el mayor escándalo político en décadas
Uruguay· 2026-02-06
Rachael Maskell has been one of Keir Starmer's most vocal critics, calling his position unsustainable.
Jutarnji list - BBC: Ovo bi mogao biti početak kraja Keira Starmera
Croatia· 2026-02-06
Rachael Maskell is a Labour MP who is open about how faith shapes her politics.
Faith and Reform: is the religious right on the rise in UK politics? | Reform UKUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-07
Rachael Maskell wants the government to change the law to allow the removal of Prince Andrew's titles.
Trump targets longtime MAGA ally Marjorie Taylor GreeneUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-15
Rachael Maskell proposed a bill to expedite the removal of noble titles in light of the ongoing scandal involving Andrés.
pierde su último rango militar mientras crecen las presiones judicialesUruguay· 2025-11-02
Rachael Maskell, the independent MP for York Central, also backed calls for a proper inquiry.
Top prosecutor demands fresh police investigation into Andrew claims
New Zealand· 2025-11-01
Rachael Maskell introduced a bill to give the King authority to rescind royal titles.
Will the unmaking of a Prince be the making of a King?New Zealand· 2025-10-31
Rachael Maskell, member of Parliament representing York, said it is right that Andrew is being stripped of his titles.
King Charles strips Andrew of titles, experts warn might be 'too little, too late'United States· 2025-10-31
Rachael Maskell has previously said she hoped to gain support for a bill to give the king or a parliamentary committee the power to formally remove Andrew’s titles.
MPs lodge parliamentary motion to strip Prince Andrew of dukedom | Prince AndrewUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-21
York Central MP Rachael Maskell wants to change the law so Andrew's titles could be completely removed.
Questions about what Palace knew in Andrew scandal show no sign of going awayUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-21
Rachael Maskell, who is the MP for York, wants the government to change the law to allow this process.
Prince Andrew dropping title is victory for Virginia Giuffre, co-author tells BBCUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-21
Rachael Maskell, the Labour MP for York Central, is writing to ministers to back her bill giving the king or a parliamentary committee the power to formally remove Andrew’s titles.
Dealing with ‘Andrew problem’ could help ease William’s accession to the throne | Prince AndrewUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-20
Rachael Maskell is advocating for the removal of Prince Andrew's titles due to his alleged misconduct.
What we learned from Virginia Giuffre's memoirUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-20
Rachael Maskell stated that a lot of clarity was needed regarding the reported £12m payment made to Virginia Giuffre.
Prince Andrew: are more revelations likely to emerge about scandal-hit royal? | Prince AndrewUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-19
Rachael Maskell is advocating for a bill to give the king or a parliamentary committee the power to remove Prince Andrew's titles.
MPs urged to confront royal family over Prince Andrew’s Epstein links | Prince AndrewUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-19
Rachael Maskell has publicly called for an investigation into how Prince Andrew financed his settlement in a sexual abuse case.
Andrew se je odpovedal nazivu, verjetno bo ostal tudi brez povabila na kronanje
Slovenia· 2025-10-19
Rachael Maskell has long campaigned for Prince Andrew to be stripped of his Duke of York title.
York MP calls on royal family to explain source of £12m Virginia Giuffre payment | Prince AndrewUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-19
Rachael Maskell, a British Member of Parliament, demanded clarity from the royal family regarding the payment agreement between Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre.
Deputada exige explicações sobre pagamento de príncipe André a Virginia Giuffre | Reino Unido
Portugal· 2025-10-18
The Labour MP for York Central, Rachael Maskell, called for a law change in light of the Andrew news.
Prince Andrew gives up royal titles including Duke of York after ‘discussion with king’ | Prince AndrewUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-17Rachael Maskell is mentioned as one of the key leftwing rebels who will appear at a Labour conference event with Andy Burnham.
Andy Burnham, the man who would be king | LabourUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-20
Rachael Maskell was one of the MPs expelled for actively working against the introduction of the bill.
Rekur óvildarmenn sína úr þingflokknum
Iceland· 2025-07-16
Rachael Maskell is a Labour MP for York Central who has taken up Bassem Abudagga's case.
‘When they are at risk they text me’: Gaza academic in UK powerless to rescue family | Israel-Gaza warUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-05
The Labour MP and former shadow cabinet minister Rachael Maskell said: 'With the chancellor saying that she is still looking at the digital services tax...'
Starmer is warned against ‘appeasing’ Trump with tax cut for US tech firms | Economic policyUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-23
