Live blog Labour election pledge launch as it happened: Shadow cabinet unveil doorstep pitch to voters Labour leader Keir Starmer and shadow cabinet members unveiled six pledge card-style “first steps” for the party’s missions… Tom Belger & Katie Neame 16th May, 2024, 12:00 pm
News Peter Mandelson: Labour needs to ‘turn up the volume’ on its policy missions Former Labour cabinet minister Peter Mandelson has argued that to counter Tory attack lines, Labour needs to “turn… Morgan Jones 15th May, 2024, 8:52 pm
Comment Abortion decriminalisation vote: ‘MPs must beware unintended consequences’ This is one of two op-eds about a proposed amendment to the Criminal Justice Bill, which would prevent… Mary Glindon 15th May, 2024, 12:31 pm
Comment ‘Labour can cement its Blue Wall gains by seizing the one-nation, moderate baton’ In so many senses, Labour has found itself in an unexpectedly positive position. From leading by 20-plus points… Steve O'Neil 10th May, 2024, 7:30 am
News Rayner unveils Labour crackdown on harassment of interns and volunteers Angela Rayner is unveiling Labour’s new plans today to crack down on abuse of interns and volunteers in… Daniel Green 9th May, 2024, 11:20 am
News Labour says it’s ‘strengthening’ New Deal despite Unite slamming policy ‘retreat’ Labour has said it is “strengthening” its New Deal for Working People, just as its leading union backer… Daniel Green & Tom Belger 9th May, 2024, 10:00 am
News Read Tory MP Natalie Elphicke’s defection statement as backlash grows Tory MP for Dover and Deal Natalie Elphicke has announced she is quitting the Conservative party and joining… Tom Belger 8th May, 2024, 12:04 pm
Comment John Healey: ‘Here’s why Labour is the real party of defence’ In this era of increasing threats to our security, prosperity, and values, we need a new era of… John Healey 7th May, 2024, 5:29 pm
speech Watch and read Reeves speech on Sunak crashing economy and ‘gaslighting’ UK Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves is using a speech in the City of London on Tuesday to accuse the… Rachel Reeves 7th May, 2024, 9:28 am
Comment ‘In facing up to the country’s problems, Labour needs to draw the line with the Conservatives on tax and spend’ The Conservatives’ slide into electoral gloom has been borne out by the local elections. The Tories lack political… Karl Pike 6th May, 2024, 7:00 am