‘There is cross-party consensus for reforming our benefits system’
On the principles and policies for the next chapter of social security reform, there is much more common ground than meets the eye.
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Plan for Change: Labour tweaks growth mission to buy wiggle room
Keir Starmer has downgraded his government's growth mission as he outlines the milestones his administration hopes to reach over the next five years. At his Plan for Change speech in Buckinghamshire, Starmer has outlined that the government…
Unite calls for judicial review into government winter fuel cuts
Unite is pursuing legal action against the Labour government in a bid to overturn cuts to the winter fuel allowance for pensioners.
‘Why the downfall of Bidenomics should have Labour worried’
When Labour was in opposition, it looked across the Atlantic to the Democrats for inspiration.
‘Is it the economy, stupid? Why politicians need to create a human-felt economy’
For nearly the last half century, the top issue for US voters has been the economy.
Liam Byrne: ‘Trump’s victory is a warning to Britain and Europe – fix inequality or populists will win’
In the end it was not even close. But the scale of President Trump’s emphatic re-election is not simply a shock, it is a warning to Labour and the European left.
Reactions from across the Labour Party as Trump secures his return to the White House
As Donald Trump celebrates his return to the Oval Office, Labour MPs and other party figures have warned that the party must deliver on the economy to stem the rise of right wing populism in Britain.
‘We need boldness in higher education reform, not tuition fee hikes’
Last week, Rachel Reeves caused a stir in the right-wing press. As she prepared to deliver the first budget of this government, she replaced a portrait of Conservative former chancellor Nigel Lawson with a picture of Ellen Wilkinson.
Labour ‘holding up strong’ with support for Budget among voters, claim MPs after national campaign weekend
MPs have reported positive responses to the Budget from residents after a nationwide campaign weekend.
‘Labour has shown commitment to reach net zero, but must increase ambition’
Clean energy remains one of the Labour government’s defining ‘missions’ and held an important place in their packed Budget, even if not as prominent in media attention as the big-ticket tax and spending measures. The announcements on energy…
‘The Budget ends austerity. But without reform, voters will ask where cash went’
She did it. Despite apparently being boxed into a corner, the Chancellor has managed to find a staggering £40bn of tax rises. This will pay for a significant boost to public services. We can debate whether this means the end of austerity; I…
‘A proper Labour Budget’: MPs, unions and readers overjoyed at NHS and NMW cash – but some fear for public services
"Lots of messages in my Constituency Labour Party WhatsApp saying they are looking forward to canvassing this weekend much more now," one MP told LabourList in the immediate aftermath of Labour's first Budget since 2010. Labour's £70bn hike…