Labour Party (UK)

Tories: We need something earlier than Heathrow expansion

The shadow chancellor has argued that Rachel Reeves's plan to expand Heathrow Airport doesn't do enough to tackle economic issues affecting people now, claiming it will only come into effect in the..

Tories: Starmer is no Margaret Thatcher

The shadow financial secretary has dismissed comparisons between Margaret Thatcher and Sir Keir Starmer, who likened his government to the ex-prime minister's. Criticising the Labour government's..

Govt minister: We have to accept the trade-offs of growth

Jonathan Reynolds says there is no contradiction between Labour's new plans for growth and the government's green commitments, citing investments in renewable energy and clean technology as "massive..

Suspended Labour MP pleads guilty to assault

The suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury has pleaded guilty to assault at Chester Magistrates' Court after he was charged with punching a man to the ground during an alleged assault last October. Report..

Hollinrake: Labour's economic black hole is self-inflicted

The shadow housing secretary says, "it's good the economy is growing because it's not been growing since Labour took over". Kevin Hollinrake's comments come after latest figures show that the economy..

Sir Keir Starmer calls AI a ‘force for change’

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer sets out plans for Artificial Intelligence within public services, calling it a “force for change that will transform the lives of working people for the..

Philp: PM disgraceful for calling grooming fears far right

Chris Philp says it is "absolutely disgraceful" that Sir Keir Starmer has labelled those "who are raising legitimate concerns" about grooming gangs as "far right". The shadow home secretary adds Elon..

Pakistani Grooming Gangs in UK: 250,000 White Girls Exploited; Musk Slams Starmer, Demand Action

In a shocking revelation, it is reported that over 250,000 white girls in the UK have been systematically exploited by grooming gangs, with a significant number of the perpetrators of Pakistani..

Treasury minister on inflation data

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones says the Labour government has brought stability back to the economy since high inflation under Liz Truss, and that businesses and working people will be..

Growth still priority say Labour, despite poor figures

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones says the Labour government is still committed to stimulating economic growth despite figures from the Office of National Statistics showing the economy..

Badenoch accuses govt of 'playing politics' with Waspi women

Kemi Badenoch has accused the government of "breaking promises" and "playing politics with the Waspi women". Labour has chosen not to compensate women born in the 1950s, claiming most knew about..

Starmer arrives at Commons for last PMQs of the year

Sir Keir Starmer has arrived at the Houses of Parliament for Prime Minister's Questions, as the Labour leader faces Kemi Badenoch in the Commons for the final PMQs of the year. Report by Brooksl. Like..

Govt: Waspi compensation not good use of taxpayers' money

The homelessness minister says compensating Waspi women over changes to the state pension age "wouldn't be an appropriate use of taxpayers' money". Rushanara Ali adds the government "recognises this is..

Griffith: Labour has betrayed Waspi women

Andrew Griffith has accused the government of "betraying" Waspi women over changes to the state pension age in the UK. The government has chosen not to compensate women born in the 1950s, claiming most..

Starmer takes a tour around a Norwegian naval hangar

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is given a tour of a Norwegian naval hangar before signing a strategic partnership with Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Støre. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook..

Miliband defends blocking UK military action against Assad

Ed Miliband said he does not regret blocking UK intervention in Syria when he was Labour leader after Wes Streeting suggested the UK’s “hesitation” allowed the Assad regime to last for longer...

Govts share desire to end child poverty

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden held a press conference during the British-Irish Council (BIC) summit in Edinburgh, where Pat McFadden..

Labour: Gregg Wallace apology 'welcome'

TV presenter Gregg Wallace has apologised after dismissing complaints about his behaviour as coming from “a handful of middle-class women of a certain age”. Facing allegations including..