‘Westminster’s losing its mind on the economy – Reeves’ plan will work’
This morning’s growth figures will provoke the usual suspects into their criticism of the new government, but such…
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‘Will falling GDP and greenbelt rows leave Keir scrambling for his hairdryer?’
“Fixing the foundations, it’s like finding damp on a wall,” the Prime Minister said in his recent Plan…
‘Labour must rethink the Bank of England’s role to fulfil its growth mission’
We have an economy which is not delivering. Occasional flashes of better news, such as the 0.6% quarter…
Rachel Reeves interview: ‘There’s more to economic policy than tax and spend’
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves has argued that there is “more to economic policy than tax and spend”, using…
‘Labour’s poll lead hides a base split on net zero, immigration and trans rights’
That Labour will win the next election is, as political predictions go, something of a safe bet. With…
Watch and read Rachel Reeves speech savaging “Rishi’s recession” as UK economy falters
Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves held a press conference this morning on the state of the UK economy, upping…
‘Why Labour should not roll back plans to close the private equity tax loophole’
This weekend the Financial Times reported that senior Labour figures had discussed rolling back one of its remaining…
Autumn statement 2023: Read Rachel Reeves’ full speech in response
Today, the Chancellor has lifted the lid on thirteen years of economic failure. We were told to expect…
‘High interest rates and strict fiscal rules box Labour in – but it still has options’
Labour is going to face a potentially existential problem if – as seems very likely – it is…
‘Blair talks tax, tech and junk food – but is he barking up the wrong tree?’
Bringing Congress and conference to you LabourList is free to read, but on-the-ground reporting on the party and…
