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Labour says ‘there’s no money left’. We asked experts if that’s true
The economy

Labour says ‘there’s no money left’. We asked experts if that’s true

Smelling a route into government, Keir Starmer is keen to appear like a safe pair of hands with the economy. But does it stack up? Here’s what experts say

By this reckoning, the Conservatives will have very few truly safe seats next election
James Ball

By this reckoning, the Conservatives will have very few truly safe seats next election

Recent by-election results were catastrophic both for Rishi Sunak personally and for the Conservative Party as a whole, writes James Ball.

Why is Keir Starmer being called Sir Kid Starver?
Labour

Why is Keir Starmer being called Sir Kid Starver?

Former Conservative chancellor George Osborne introduced the “cruel” policy back in 2017

Government housing plans could make half a million homeless
Homelessness

Government housing plans could make half a million homeless

From homelessness to the House of Commons? Meet Danny Beales, the man looking to unseat Boris Johnson
Elections

From homelessness to the House of Commons? Meet Danny Beales, the man looking to unseat Boris Johnson

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Only 1 in 3 babies born today will own a home when they’re 50, says Labour
Housing crisis

Only 1 in 3 babies born today will own a home when they’re 50, says Labour

What do disability rights experts make of government plans to boost employment?
Employment

What do disability rights experts make of government plans to boost employment?

£15 minimum wage: Who is calling for it and could it happen?
Employment

£15 minimum wage: Who is calling for it and could it happen?

The NHS staffing crisis won’t be fixed until it solves its problem with racism
Kate Osamor

The NHS staffing crisis won’t be fixed until it solves its problem with racism

Keir Starmer says Labour would tear up anti-trade union laws and defend the right to strike
Strike action

Keir Starmer says Labour would tear up anti-trade union laws and defend the right to strike

What is proportional representation and why have Labour members voted for it?
Elections

What is proportional representation and why have Labour members voted for it?

Labour would bring in free breakfast clubs at every primary school in England
Childcare

Labour would bring in free breakfast clubs at every primary school in England

‘An ambitious, bold, moonshot mission’: Can Labour’s green jobs strategy fix all of Britain’s problems?
Labour Party Conference

‘An ambitious, bold, moonshot mission’: Can Labour’s green jobs strategy fix all of Britain’s problems?

Labour MP demands government supports small businesses with skyrocketing energy bills
Social Justice

Labour MP demands government supports small businesses with skyrocketing energy bills

The government’s promise to ‘level up’ parts of the UK has ground to a halt, says Labour
Levelling up

The government’s promise to ‘level up’ parts of the UK has ground to a halt, says Labour

Glenda Jackson: ‘What made me give up acting and go into politics was Margaret Thatcher’
Letter to my younger self

Glenda Jackson: ‘What made me give up acting and go into politics was Margaret Thatcher’

Dame Margaret Beckett: ‘I hope I’ve helped the women who have come after me’
Letter to my Younger Self

Dame Margaret Beckett: ‘I hope I’ve helped the women who have come after me’

Keir Starmer: What Labour leader could learn from Neil Kinnock to capitalise on Boris Johnson’s woes
Politics

Keir Starmer: What Labour leader could learn from Neil Kinnock to capitalise on Boris Johnson’s woes

Former Tory minister reveals he’s voting for Labour in the local elections – and did in 1997 too
Local elections

Former Tory minister reveals he’s voting for Labour in the local elections – and did in 1997 too

The left’s blind spot: London and regional inequality
Sam Bright

The left’s blind spot: London and regional inequality

Labour are still looking for Blair’s heir 25 years on
Mark Devenport

Labour are still looking for Blair’s heir 25 years on

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More than 270,000 pupils will have left school before special educational needs and disabilities paper takes effect
Education

More than 270,000 pupils will have left school before special educational needs and disabilities paper takes effect

Labour Party told to commit to making decent housing a human right
Housing

Labour Party told to commit to making decent housing a human right

Boris Johnson says ‘stop playing politics’ over Downing Street Christmas party
Partygate

Boris Johnson says ‘stop playing politics’ over Downing Street Christmas party

Rachel Riley: ‘Every country is going to benefit from a strong opposition’
Politics

Rachel Riley: ‘Every country is going to benefit from a strong opposition’