Labour Party (UK)

Minister defends government amid Inheritance Tax row

The policing minister has defended the government's decision to impose Inheritance Tax on farms worth over £1 million. Diana Johnson said the Labour government have had to make "difficult decisions"..

Stride: GDP figures are 'very weak and worrying'

Mel Stride blamed GDP figures showing growth slowed between July and September on the Labour government “talking down of the economy”. UK economic growth slowed between July and September relative..

Labour announce plans to create the 'boldest' pension reform

Pensions Minister Emma Reynolds announces Labour’s plans to create a pension “megafund” to help unlock billions of pounds of investment in businesses and infrastructure. She said, “we are..

Sir Keir Starmer leaves Downing Street for PMQs

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer leaves Downing Street for Prime Minister’s Questions. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at..

Assisted dying: What’s in the new bill?

Details of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, also known as the assisted dying bill, have been revealed. The proposed legislation for England and Wales, brought by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater,..

Starmer meets King Abdullah II of Jordan at No 10

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer welcomes His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan to 10 Downing Street. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at..

Badenoch calls for Labour to apologise for Trump comments

Kemi Badenoch has urged Labour to apologise for past "derogatory" comments about Donald Trump made by foreign secretary David Lammy. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at..

Govt: We want to clamp down on scourge of youth vaping

The health secretary has hailed the government's new Tobacco and Vapes Bill as "groundbreaking" legislation. Vaping and smoking in playgrounds and outside schools could be banned, but Labour has rowed..

Labour expects more chaos from Tories after Badenoch win

Labour chair Ellie Reeves predicts more “division” and “chaos” within the Conservative Party after Kemi Badenoch was elected as the Tory’s new leader today. Report by Blairm. Like us on..

Labour: Rosie Duffield resignation is no big surprise

Pat McFadden plays down Rosie Duffield quitting the Labour Party saying, "I don't think in the end her resignation is a big surprise". The chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster also dismisses criticisms..

Labour conference votes to reverse winter fuel cuts

Delegates at the Labour conference have voted for a motion to reverse the winter fuel payment cuts. The vote is non-binding but showed an overwhelming majority voted in favour of reversing the decision..

Protest erupts at Labour conference against winter fuel cuts

A protest was staged at the final day of the Labour conference against the cuts to the winter fuel allowance. Members of Unite chanted "save the winter fuel" at their stand in the conference hall. It..

Health Secretary vows to end 'two-tier healthcare'

The health secretary has vowed to end "two-tier healthcare" in the NHS in a speech delivered at the Labour conference. Wes Streeting said the NHS has let people down in recent years. "We are the..

Health Secretary defends winter fuel axe

The health secretary has defended the government's decision to cut the winter fuel payment for pensioners amid increasing backlash. Wes Streeting insisted pensioners will still be better off under a..

Keir Starmer’s Labour conference speech: The main points

Sir Keir Starmer has delivered his first Labour Party conference speech as prime minister. In a speech briefly disrupted by a pro-Palestine protester, he addressed the new government’s unpopular cuts..

Conservative leadership candidate condemns winter fuel cuts

leadership candidate Tom Tugendhat has condemned the government's refusal to reverse the winter fuel payment cut for pensioners after facing a growing backlash. Sir Keir Starmer warned of a "hard path..

Starmer promises stabilised economy at conference

Sir Keir Starmer vowed to stabilise the economy as he closed his speech at the Labour conference. "People said we wouldn't win across Britain but we did. People say they can't deliver national renewal..

Starmer Heckled at Labour Conference

Sir Keir Starmer has been heckled during the closing moments of his address to delegates at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool. It follows a protest against chancellor Rachel Reeves who was..

Starmer arrives for conference speech

Sir Keir Starmer has arrived at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, where he is due to address delegates for the first time since becoming prime minister in July. Report by Chinnianl. Like us on..

Keir Starmer arrives ahead of Labour Party conference speech

Sir Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria arrive ahead of the Labour leader's keynote speech at his party's conference in Liverpool, the first since becoming prime minister in July. Report by Blairm. Like..

Home Secretary launches furious tirade against summer riots

The home secretary lashed out at the summer rioters during a speech at the Labour conference in Liverpool. Yvette Cooper condemned the riots which took place following the Southport stabbings which..

Ad van names Labour MPs who backed Winter Fuel Payment cut

Labour MPs who voted to cut Winter Fuel Payments to pensioners have been ‘named and shamed’ on an ad van driving outside the party’s annual conference in Liverpool. The display, produced by the..

Home Secretary outlines plans for 'safer streets'

The home secretary outlined the government's plans for 'safer streets' during a speech at the Labour conference in Liverpool. Yvette Cooper vowed to bring in Ronan's Law, named after teen Ronan Kanda,..

Reeves: Britain's best days are ahead with Labour govt

Rachel Reeves has branded the Tory leadership a 'clash of the titans' as she attacked the candidates vying to replace Rishi Sunak on their record in the last Conservative government. The chancellor..