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2 days ago

No 10 delays child poverty strategy with tens of thousands more facing hardship

Labour's child poverty strategy is delayed due to concerns about costs and political viability, affecting thousands of children.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Labour must not rubber-stamp torture policy, say campaigners

Labour criticized for perpetuating flawed torture policies after promising reform, risking complicity in human rights abuses.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Keir Starmer to announce new measures to tighten-up' immigration system UK politics live

Labour's immigration white paper marks a significant policy shift, challenging decades of the party's stance on immigration's economic benefits.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

UK risks becoming island of strangers' without more immigration curbs, Starmer says

Keir Starmer announced policies aimed at reducing net migration to the UK, emphasizing the need for tighter immigration controls.
#pensioners
#welfare-cuts
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Starmer faces growing rebellion over welfare cuts

Labour MPs are rebelling against proposed welfare cuts, claiming they are impossible to support without a change in direction.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Leaked memo reveals Rayner called for tax rises

Internal Labour discussions suggested raising taxes to avoid spending cuts, but Chancellor Reeves opted for welfare cuts instead.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Starmer faces growing rebellion over welfare cuts

Labour MPs are rebelling against proposed welfare cuts, claiming they are impossible to support without a change in direction.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Leaked memo reveals Rayner called for tax rises

Internal Labour discussions suggested raising taxes to avoid spending cuts, but Chancellor Reeves opted for welfare cuts instead.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Labour figures urge recognition of Palestinian state at UN conference

Labour ministers face pressure to recognize Palestinian statehood, seen as a move toward peace and moral leadership.
#journalism
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago
UK politics

Starmer delays tackling child poverty leaving tens of thousands on the brink

Labour's postponed child poverty strategy could worsen the situation for thousands as they navigate internal party pressures on welfare policies.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
UK politics

Talks over winter fuel U-turn intensify' amid hopes voters will forgive Labour

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism while addressing pivotal social issues and political movements.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Starmer delays tackling child poverty leaving tens of thousands on the brink

Labour's postponed child poverty strategy could worsen the situation for thousands as they navigate internal party pressures on welfare policies.
#social-justice
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Labour faces watershed moment' in relationship with Black and Asian voters

Labour risks alienating Black and Asian voters due to recent contentious positions on immigration and social issues, experts warn.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Labour faces watershed moment' in relationship with Black and Asian voters

Labour risks alienating Black and Asian voters due to recent contentious positions on immigration and social issues, experts warn.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Scottish Labour accused of trying to hide candidate's link to scandal-hit firm

Labour's candidate in Hamilton byelection had undisclosed ties to a scandalous firm, raising transparency concerns.
#politics
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

UK government to tighten immigration rules amid voter anger over failed experiment in open borders'

British PM Starmer plans to implement stricter immigration rules in response to public frustration and political pressures.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Labour should not aim to copy right-wing populism but offer new solutions'

Labour should adopt a bold, progressive agenda instead of mimicking right-wing populism to effectively address contemporary political challenges.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Labour has denounced me as deeply misleading' on its planning reform. I wish that were true | George Monbiot

Keir Starmer risks repeating the electoral mistakes of Boris Johnson by neglecting local concerns over planning and development.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Is Angela Rayner positioning herself for a Starmer succession race?

Angela Rayner is positioning herself as a potential candidate for Labour leader amid tensions with Keir Starmer.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

UK government to tighten immigration rules amid voter anger over failed experiment in open borders'

British PM Starmer plans to implement stricter immigration rules in response to public frustration and political pressures.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Labour should not aim to copy right-wing populism but offer new solutions'

Labour should adopt a bold, progressive agenda instead of mimicking right-wing populism to effectively address contemporary political challenges.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

No 10 defends Starmer's language on immigration likened to speech by Enoch Powell

Downing Street defends Starmer's immigration rhetoric amid backlash, asserting the need for tough policies to address immigration challenges.
Tech industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Minister accused of being too close to big tech after analysis of meetings

Senior minister accused of favoritism towards big tech amid concerns over online safety and small business interests.
A surge in meetings with tech giants prompts criticism about the influence on policy decisions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Wildlife charities urge Labour to scrap licence to kill nature' in planning bill

"It's now clear that the bill in its current form will rip the heart out of environmental protections and risks sending nature further into freefall."
UK politics
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

UK Labour government toughens immigration plans as far right gains support

Starmer's rightward shift on immigration may alienate Labour's left-leaning base while aiming to control borders and respond to right-wing pressures.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

An island of strangers': is this the Labour party voters wanted? - podcast

Keir Starmer's immigration proposals may alienate key voter bases and face internal backlash within Labour.
UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

UK Labour government toughens immigration plans as far right gains support

Starmer's rightward shift on immigration may alienate Labour's left-leaning base while aiming to control borders and respond to right-wing pressures.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

An island of strangers': is this the Labour party voters wanted? - podcast

Keir Starmer's immigration proposals may alienate key voter bases and face internal backlash within Labour.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Chris Mason: Labour is still blaming the Conservatives

Rishi Sunak's government faces mounting issues since Labour's decisive victory, with shifting blame towards the Conservatives amid ongoing challenges such as prison space and international negotiations.
UK politics
#keir-starmer
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Starmer faces opposition of Labour MPs and employers over immigration shift

Keir Starmer's new immigration policies reflect a political response to rising disillusionment and the influence of rival parties, risking a shift towards anti-migrant rhetoric.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Labour's immigration shake-up challenges decades of party policy

Labour's new immigration strategy focuses on prioritizing homegrown workers and challenging traditional pro-immigration stances.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

A Labour lost in the weeds can't rebuild this country. Starmer must regain his nerve | John Harris

Keir Starmer's immigration stance has angered many in his party, reflecting fears of a hardline approach and disappointment in government policies.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Starmer faces opposition of Labour MPs and employers over immigration shift

Keir Starmer's new immigration policies reflect a political response to rising disillusionment and the influence of rival parties, risking a shift towards anti-migrant rhetoric.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Labour's immigration shake-up challenges decades of party policy

Labour's new immigration strategy focuses on prioritizing homegrown workers and challenging traditional pro-immigration stances.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

A Labour lost in the weeds can't rebuild this country. Starmer must regain his nerve | John Harris

Keir Starmer's immigration stance has angered many in his party, reflecting fears of a hardline approach and disappointment in government policies.
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Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Labour to cancel its women's conference after supreme court gender ruling

Labour cancels women's conference and restricts all-women shortlists amidst legal concerns.
The decision has drawn criticism from gender rights groups.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Labour to cancel its women's conference after supreme court gender ruling

Labour cancels women's conference and restricts all-women shortlists amidst legal concerns.
The decision has drawn criticism from gender rights groups.
#welfare-reform
#economic-policy
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

It's the great immigration experiment. But will Starmer test Labour to destruction? | Polly Toynbee

Labour's immigration plan seeks to counter cheap labor but may create backlash and stress the care sector.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

It's the great immigration experiment. But will Starmer test Labour to destruction? | Polly Toynbee

Labour's immigration plan seeks to counter cheap labor but may create backlash and stress the care sector.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Rayner urged Reeves to consider wealth tax rises before spring statement

Angela Rayner proposed wealth tax increases to address government spending concerns, highlighting divides within Labour's cabinet.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Wednesday briefing: How Labour is handling the fallout from the equality act ruling

The cancellation of the conference has prompted fury from both sides of the issue, fueling discontent at the government’s handling of the judgment and the perceived failure of political leadership.
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#brexit
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

I'm listening to winter fuel concerns, says Reeves

I do understand the concerns that people have. We are a government that listens, but we would always need to show where the money is going to come from if we're going to make any policy changes.
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#protests
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Guardian view on Labour's competition policy: don't let big tech set the agenda | Editorial

Governments chase private investment, but often overlook who actually benefits, risking the economy's growth and fairness.
#government-policy
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Rise in disabled people facing homelessness in England

Homelessness among disabled households in England surged to over 60,000, a nearly 75% increase since 2019.
Social housing access for disabled people has decreased significantly.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Rise in disabled people facing homelessness in England

Homelessness among disabled households in England surged to over 60,000, a nearly 75% increase since 2019.
Social housing access for disabled people has decreased significantly.
#disability-benefits
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Defence, fishing and study abroad: what is at stake in the first UK-EU summit?

Labour's strategy surrounding the UK-EU summit is cautious, aiming at avoiding political backlash while trying to establish a forward-looking relationship.
UK politics
#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Fury over PM's bid to send migrants abroad a year after Rwanda scheme scrapped

The Independent focuses on crucial stories by providing a platform for extensive reporting and analysis, free from paywalls.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Fury over PM's bid to send migrants abroad a year after Rwanda scheme scrapped

The Independent focuses on crucial stories by providing a platform for extensive reporting and analysis, free from paywalls.
#social-democrats
#uk-immigration
#immigration
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Cheap foreign labour' this is how Keir Starmer denigrates the migrant carers looking after your loved ones

The government's tough stance on immigration undermines support and overlooks the essential role of care workers.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

PM promises tougher visa rules to fix 'broken' migration system

Labour's immigration reforms include stricter English tests and longer waiting periods for settlement to create a 'controlled, selective and fair' system.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Cheap foreign labour' this is how Keir Starmer denigrates the migrant carers looking after your loved ones

The government's tough stance on immigration undermines support and overlooks the essential role of care workers.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

PM promises tougher visa rules to fix 'broken' migration system

Labour's immigration reforms include stricter English tests and longer waiting periods for settlement to create a 'controlled, selective and fair' system.
#reform-uk
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Labour throwing trans people under the bus' says transgender councillor

Dylan Tippetts resigns from Labour, citing lack of support for transgender rights amid recent legal rulings.
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