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Labour Party (UK): Political party in the United Kingdom
The Labour Party, often referred to as Labour, is a political party in the United Kingdom that sits on the centre-left of the political spectrum. The party has been described as an alliance of social democrats, democratic socialists and trade unionists. It is one of the two dominant political parties in the United Kingdom; the other being the Conservative Party. Labour has been led by Keir Starmer since 2020, who became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom following the 2024 general election. To date, there have been 12 Labour governments and seven different Labour Prime Ministers – MacDonald, Attlee, Wilson, Callaghan, Blair, Brown and Starmer.

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Badenoch: Labour’s welfare plan fails key tests [Video]

Badenoch: Labour’s welfare plan fails key tests

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch says Labour’s welfare reforms fail to cut spending, boost employment or rule out tax rises - key conditions for Conservative support. She accused ministers of “giving..

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Kendall says welfare changes show 'strength in listening' [Video]

Kendall says welfare changes show 'strength in listening'

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall says she “hopes” concessions to the welfare Bill will win over Labour rebels, despite some still refusing to back it. She called the changes a sign of..

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Hillier hails welfare deal after Labour revolt [Video]

Hillier hails welfare deal after Labour revolt

Labour MP Dame Meg Hillier says a workable compromise has been reached on welfare reforms after ministers offered concessions to avoid defeat. Sir Keir Starmer faced pressure from 126 Labour MPs who..

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Next Conservative government will reverse welfare bill [Video]

Next Conservative government will reverse welfare bill

Shadow Business Secretary Andrew Griffith criticises Labour's welfare reform saying it will not ''change the number of people in work.'' It comes as ministers are discussing the prospect of further..

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Kim Leadbeater ‘confident’ to win assisted dying bill vote [Video]

Kim Leadbeater ‘confident’ to win assisted dying bill vote

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater says she is “confident” that Friday’s crucial vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will “get through” on Friday. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook..

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Lib Dems: Not enough funding for police [Video]

Lib Dems: Not enough funding for police

MP for Richmond Park Sarah Olney welcomed the spending review’s investment into social care but said she remains concerned about the lack of money for police in London. It comes as Chancellor Rachel..

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Badenoch attacks Labour as PM defends jobs record [Video]

Badenoch attacks Labour as PM defends jobs record

Kemi Badenoch accused Sir Keir Starmer of failing on the economy, claiming unemployment had “surged” since Labour took office. The PM hit back at PMQs, saying 500,000 more people are in work and..

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Rachel Reeves pledges spending review to help working people [Video]

Rachel Reeves pledges spending review to help working people

Chancellor Rachel Reeves acknowledged that many working people have yet to feel Labour’s progress. Speaking at the GMB Union Congress, she said tomorrow’s Spending Review will focus on “making..

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UK-China embassy row sparks espionage fears [Video]

UK-China embassy row sparks espionage fears

Both Labour and Conservatives have raised red flags over a proposed Chinese super-embassy in London. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp said the US was right to be concerned, claiming Labour is..

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Starmer promises to make the UK ‘battle ready’ [Video]

Starmer promises to make the UK ‘battle ready’

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer pledges to make the UK ‘battle ready” as he announces plans for new investment in defence. Speaking to workers in Glasgow, Scotland, Starmer says, “what you’ve..

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Jenrick: 3% defence spend needed by end of Parliament [Video]

Jenrick: 3% defence spend needed by end of Parliament

Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick says Labour’s plan to boost defence spending isn’t believable unless action is taken now. He welcomed the government’s pledge to spend 2.5% of GDP on..

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Russell Brand leaves court following not guilty plea [Video]

Russell Brand leaves court following not guilty plea

Comedian and actor Russell Brand departs from Southwark Crown Court after he pleaded not guilty to charges of rape and sexual assault. He is accused of raping a woman in a hotel room while she attended..

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Russell Brand arrives at court to face rape charges [Video]

Russell Brand arrives at court to face rape charges

Comedian and actor Russell Brand arrives at court to enter pleas to sex offence charges including rape and indecent assault. The 49-year-old appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court earlier this..

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Conservatives ‘alarmed’ by early release scheme [Video]

Conservatives ‘alarmed’ by early release scheme

Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Helen Whatley says the government’s plan to release prisoners early is “alarming”. According to Whatley, Labour have made a “mess of their early release..

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Starmer and Badenoch clash over the economy at PMQs [Video]

Starmer and Badenoch clash over the economy at PMQs

At Prime Minister's Questions, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says: "Inflation was 2% when Conservatives left office, 2%, it's now nearly double that. When will he recognise that it’s Labour's..

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Minister dismisses Labour back bench criticisms [Video]

Minister dismisses Labour back bench criticisms

Responding to reports of Labour back bench criticism over policy, cabinet minister Steve Reed insists the government is “absolutely focussed on supporting those people who are struggling the most..

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Foreign Sec: Our diplomats are doing all they can [Video]

Foreign Sec: Our diplomats are doing all they can

David Lammy announced new measures against Israel but Labour, Tory and Liberal Democrat backbenchers urged him to go further. The Government will impose new sanctions on three individuals and four..

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Badenoch: Labour taking UK ‘backwards’ with EU deal [Video]

Badenoch: Labour taking UK ‘backwards’ with EU deal

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has accused the Labour government of "reopening Brexit battles" and taking the UK backwards with its new EU deal. Badenoch criticised months of "secret negotiations"..

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Badenoch: Labour are taking the public for fools [Video]

Badenoch: Labour are taking the public for fools

Kemi Badenoch has criticised the government’s White Paper on immigration, saying “it’s not good enough”. The Conservative Party leader’s comments come as Sir Keir Starmer sets out plans to..

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Farage takes credit for Govt's tough immigration stance [Video]

Farage takes credit for Govt's tough immigration stance

Reform UK leader commends the prime minister on his new plans to reduce migration to the UK, saying he will ''praise him to the heavens!'' if the PM succeeds in stopping the boats. It comes as Sir Keir..

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UK to SEAL Border in Crackdown on Migration as Liberal PM Starmer Takes Hardline Conservative Turn [Video]

UK to SEAL Border in Crackdown on Migration as Liberal PM Starmer Takes Hardline Conservative Turn

The UK government is rolling out stricter visa rules to curb mass immigration and prioritize domestic hiring. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called mass immigration a “failed experiment” and pledged..

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Tories call for a ‘binding annual cap on legal migration’ [Video]

Tories call for a ‘binding annual cap on legal migration’

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp calls for a "binding annual cap on legal migration", describing Labour's plans on immigration as "a little tweak" which will have "very little impact". Report by..

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Darren Jones slams Badenoch's criticism of US trade deal [Video]

Darren Jones slams Badenoch's criticism of US trade deal

The chief secretary to the Treasury has accused Kemi Badenoch of posting her views about the UK's trade deal with the US on social media before reading it. Darren Jones adds the government continues to..

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Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.25% [Video]

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.25%

The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4.5% to 4.25%. Shadow chancellor Mel Stride reacted to the news, claiming Labour's policies have prevented higher cuts to interest rates. Report by..

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Wes Streeting defends Labour's 'unpopular' policies [Video]

Wes Streeting defends Labour's 'unpopular' policies

Wes Streeting has defended "unpopular" policies such as the cut to the winter fuel payment following Labour's poor performance in the local elections. "Voters have sent us a very strong message which..

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Concessions to welfare reforms revealed after Labour MPs force retreat

concessions to welfare reforms revealed after labour mps force retreat
Changes to welfare reforms, forced on the government by rebel Labour MPs, are being revealed today ahead of a crucial vote.
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What are the concessions to the welfare bill - and will MPs back it?

Number 10 has made concessions on its welfare bill after crisis talks with Labour rebels.
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Government to make concessions to Labour rebels over welfare reforms, Sky News understands

The government has made an offer to rebel Labour MPs over its controversial welfare reforms, Sky News understands.
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Revealed: The frantic phone calls Starmer's team are making to stop rebellion that could defeat him

revealed: the frantic phone calls starmer's team are making to stop rebellion that could defeat him
Cabinet ministers have been asking Labour MPs to take their name off a rebel amendment to the government's controversial welfare bill, Sky News can reveal.
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'I'll save PM from Labour rebellion - if he meets my three tests'

'i'll save pm from labour rebellion - if he meets my three tests'
Kemi Badenoch has offered Conservative support, in order to help the government pass its controversial welfare changes.
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PM repeats 'moral case' for welfare cuts despite major rebellion among Labour MPs

pm repeats 'moral case' for welfare cuts despite major rebellion among labour mps
Sir Keir Starmer has reaffirmed his desire to push through controversial benefit cuts despite a mounting rebellion among his own MPs.
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What is Starmer's welfare bill and why is he facing a major Labour rebellion over it?

what is starmer's welfare bill and why is he facing a major labour rebellion over it?
Sir Keir Starmer faces the biggest rebellion of his premiership next week when his controversial welfare reforms are voted on in the Commons.
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Labour MPs table 'reasoned amendment' in attempt to halt welfare bill

labour mps table 'reasoned amendment' in attempt to halt welfare bill
Moderate Labour MPs are planning a "reasoned amendment" to oppose the government's disability benefit cuts, which will be published as soon as tomorrow, Sky News understands.
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Labour MP accuses Bangladesh's leader of 'orchestrated campaign' to damage her reputation

labour mp accuses bangladesh's leader of 'orchestrated campaign' to damage her reputation
Former minister Tulip Siddiq has accused the leader of Bangladesh of conducting an "orchestrated campaign" to damage her reputation and "interfere with UK politics", according to a new legal letter..
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Starmer tries to contain Labour rebellion over welfare reforms

starmer tries to contain labour rebellion over welfare reforms
Sir Keir Starmer had a series of one-on-one meetings with Labour MPs on Friday to try to contain a rebellion on the government's welfare reforms.
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Government whip quits over Starmer's welfare cuts

government whip quits over starmer's welfare cuts
Labour MP Vicky Foxcroft has quit her job as a government whip in opposition to the government's plans to cut disability benefits.
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Labour MPs threaten rebellion over benefit cuts for millions

labour mps threaten rebellion over benefit cuts for millions
Plans for cuts to benefits which will impact more than three million households will be published today - as the government faces a battle to convince dozens of Labour MPs to back them.
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Ministers on resignation 'watch-list' over welfare reforms

A watch-list for potential ministerial resignations over Labour's welfare reforms is in place, Harriet Harman says.
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Reeves is running out of levers to pull if something goes wrong

reeves is running out of levers to pull if something goes wrong
It was billed as a massive moment in British economic policymaking - a juncture where the Labour government would turn its economic philosophy into a fiscal reality, running its finger down every line..
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Reeves hands NHS £29bn extra per year and pledges to end asylum hotels

reeves hands nhs £29bn extra per year and pledges to end asylum hotels
Day-to-day spending on the NHS will increase by ÂŁ29bn a year, Rachel Reeves has announced as she accepted voters are yet to feel an improvement under Labour.
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Tomorrow is a massive deal for Rachel Reeves, Labour, and the country - here's what to expect

tomorrow is a massive deal for rachel reeves, labour, and the country - here's what to expect
This spending review is a massive deal. It's a massive deal because of the sums of money and capital the government is about to allocate - ÂŁ600bn over the next three to four years.
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Reeves to invest 'billions' at spending review as voters 'yet to feel' benefits of Labour government

reeves to invest 'billions' at spending review as voters 'yet to feel' benefits of labour government
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out plans in the spending review on Wednesday to invest billions of pounds across Britain, as she admits "too many people" are "yet to feel" the benefits of the..
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Arrests of illegal migrant workers increase by 51% in year since Labour elected

arrests of illegal migrant workers increase by 51% in year since labour elected
Arrests of migrants working illegally in the UK have increased by 51% in the year since the general election, after the government targeted restaurants, nail bars, and construction sites.
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'A policy Labour never liked - but may not be able to scrap'

'a policy labour never liked - but may not be able to scrap'
Labour may announce tweaks to the two-child benefit cap so that it exempts certain families, Harriet Harman has suggested.
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Labour pledges to end 'corridor care' with almost £450m NHS investment

labour pledges to end 'corridor care' with almost £450m nhs investment
Nearly ÂŁ450m is being invested in the NHS in England to cut hospital waiting times and tackle persistently failing trusts, the health secretary has announced.
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The big mistake Labour think Farage has made - and how the chancellor hopes to capitalise

the big mistake labour think farage has made - and how the chancellor hopes to capitalise
Next week, the chancellor will unveil the first spending review since 2021. It will set Whitehall budgets for the remainder of this parliament and it will be a big moment for a government struggling to..
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'Nigel Farage could become PM - this is how Labour can stop him'

'nigel farage could become pm - this is how labour can stop him'
Nigel Farage could be the next prime minister - but Labour could beat him by connecting with voters more, Greater Manchester's Labour mayor has told Sky News.
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How does Starmer balance the warfare state with the welfare state?

how does starmer balance the warfare state with the welfare state?
Clement Attlee was the Labour prime minister credited with creating the welfare state.
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What is the two-child benefit cap and will Labour scrap it?

what is the two-child benefit cap and will labour scrap it?
The government is considering getting rid of the two-child benefit cap first brought in by the Conservatives.
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Pressure grows on Starmer as Reform's two-child benefit cap move parks tanks on Labour's lawn

pressure grows on starmer as reform's two-child benefit cap move parks tanks on labour's lawn
No U-turn comes without a political cost.
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Rayner 'hoping' for winter fuel update within weeks - and says she 'never' wants to be Labour leader

rayner 'hoping' for winter fuel update within weeks - and says she 'never' wants to be labour leader
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has told Sky News she "hopes" there will be an update on the winter fuel U-turn within weeks.
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Labour say there's been a 'massive increase' in NHS appointments - this begs to differ

labour say there's been a 'massive increase' in nhs appointments - this begs to differ
"The target was never particularly ambitious," says the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) about Labour's plan to add two million extra NHS appointments during their first year in power.
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Why Keir Starmer's strategy to tackle Reform UK could end up backfiring

why keir starmer's strategy to tackle reform uk could end up backfiring
Has Labour got the right strategy to tackle Reform UK?
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Can Labour's new local cash idea win over Reform voters in its own heartlands?

Over the next decade, a wave of solar and wind projects will sweep across the UK to meet both net zero goals and growing energy demand from data centres and AI.
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'Ouch': Starmer condemned for telling MP 'she talks rubbish'

'ouch': starmer condemned for telling mp 'she talks rubbish'
Sir Keir Starmer should have reassured and explained his immigration policy to a senior Welsh MP rather than telling her "you're rubbish", Labour peer Harriet Harman said.
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Restrictive immigration approach by Labour government builds on Conservative rollbacks

restrictive immigration approach by labour government builds on conservative rollbacks
The government is planning a range of measures designed to restrict immigration to the UK, which will likely further reduce net migration - but without further details the impact is unclear.
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Labour's shift on migration may assuage voters' concerns - but risks impacting struggling care sector

labour's shift on migration may assuage voters' concerns - but risks impacting struggling care sector
Labour and the Conservatives have been left reeling from Reform UK's rampant success at the local elections.
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Chancellor insists Labour rebels 'know the welfare system needs reform' as they push for change

chancellor insists labour rebels 'know the welfare system needs reform' as they push for change
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has insisted that rebelling Labour MPs "know the welfare system needs reform" as the government faces a growing backlash over planned cuts.
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Starmer faces rebellion from Labour MPs over 'impossible to support' welfare reforms

starmer faces rebellion from labour mps over 'impossible to support' welfare reforms
Sir Keir Starmer is facing a looming rebellion over his welfare reform package by dozens of Labour MPs who have warned it is "impossible to support" in its current form.
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'We face the fight of our lives' to beat Reform, admits top minister

'we face the fight of our lives' to beat reform, admits top minister
Sir Keir Starmer sent his chief cabinet "fixer" to attempt to calm down jittery Labour MPs in a mutinous mood after last week's elections drubbing by Reform.
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Starmer facing growing rebellion over planned disability benefit cuts

starmer facing growing rebellion over planned disability benefit cuts
A senior Labour MP has said the government needs to take "corrective action" over planned disability cuts - as Sir Keir Starmer faces a growing backbench rebellion.
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No conflict of interest in appointing Labour donor as football regulator chair, No 10 says

no conflict of interest in appointing labour donor as football regulator chair, no 10 says
There was no conflict of interest in the incoming football regulator chair donating to Sir Keir Starmer's Labour leadership campaign, Downing Street has said.
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The choice facing Labour in face of real Reform UK threat - and it could define Starmer's government

the choice facing labour in face of real reform uk threat - and it could define starmer's government
Reform UK's victory lap came to Westminster on Tuesday.
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Wes Streeting denies Labour has made 'mistakes' with 'unpopular' policies

wes streeting denies labour has made 'mistakes' with 'unpopular' policies
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has defended "unpopular" policies such as the cut to the winter fuel allowance despite Labour's poor performance at the local elections.
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Conservatives call for Labour MP to resign after grooming gangs comment

conservatives call for labour mp to resign after grooming gangs comment
The Conservatives are calling for Lucy Powell to resign after the Labour MP's exchange with a commentator about grooming gangs.
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Israeli official says claims IDF targets aid workers are 'blood libel'

israeli official says claims idf targets aid workers are 'blood libel'
An Israeli government spokesperson said suggestions that the IDF targets aid workers are "blood libel," after a Labour MP called for investigations into attacks leading to their deaths.
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Could the local elections reshape British politics?

could the local elections reshape british politics?
Can Reform UK turn votes into seats - and from there into power? How far do the Tories have to fall? How unpopular is Labour now that it's in government? We find out on local election day on 1 May.
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Labour's plan for failed asylum seekers shows they're willing to adopt previously unpalatable policies

labour's plan for failed asylum seekers shows they're willing to adopt previously unpalatable policies
The Conservatives leapt on Labour's idea for third country migrant "returns hubs" as evidence that cancelling their controversial Rwanda plan was a mistake.
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Warning over exploitation of child 'influencers' - with some left advertising in their underwear

warning over exploitation of child 'influencers' - with some left advertising in their underwear
Laws may need to be strengthened to crack down on the exploitation of child "influencers", a senior Labour MP has warned.
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Feminists 'feel braver about speaking out' after gender ruling - but critics say it 'stokes culture war'

feminists 'feel braver about speaking out' after gender ruling - but critics say it 'stokes culture war'
A former Labour MP who quit the party over Sir Keir Starmer's leadership has welcomed the landmark Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman as a "victory for feminists".
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Labour's policy on China under the spotlight

labour's policy on china under the spotlight
After a dramatic weekend with ministers passing legislation to wrest control of British Steel from its Chinese owners, Labour's China policy is under the spotlight.
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'No resolution' after 'intensive talks' over Birmingham bin strikes - as Labour councillor quits

'no resolution' after 'intensive talks' over birmingham bin strikes - as labour councillor quits
Negotiations to end a bin strike in Birmingham have today failed to result in an agreement – leaving residents with growing piles of rubbish outside their homes.
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Labour have been 'crushing disappointment', say Greens as they make local election pitch

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Labour have been a "crushing disappointment" in government, the Green Party said as it pitched itself as a progressive alternative in its local election campaign launch. 
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Two Labour MPs denied entry and deported from Israel

Two Labour MPs have been denied entry to Israel and deported.
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Labour MP suspended after arrest

labour mp suspended after arrest
The Labour Party has suspended its MP Dan Norris after "being informed of his arrest".
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