Rachel Reeves: Five things we learnt from the Shadow Chancellor’s Mais Lecture March 20, 2024 Rachel Reeves likely to become the UK’s first female Chancellor, the speech was a key window into her economic thinking.
Rachel Reeves to promise Treasury reform as Labour party promises ‘new chapter’ for Britain March 19, 2024 Labour’s Rachel Reeves will unveil plans for a “new chapter” for Britain’s economy alongside reform to the Treasury as she delivers the prestigious Mais lecture.
City Hall: Sadiq Khan pledges 40,000 new homes at re-election campaign launch March 18, 2024 Sadiq Khan has officially launched his campaign to be reelected as mayor of London for a record third term.
Labour announce asylum removals plans March 18, 2024 Labour have announced an immigration removals plan in a bid to see failed asylum seekers and foreign criminals returned faster.
Jeremy Corbyn looks set to run against Labour in Islington North March 17, 2024 Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is expected to run as an independent candidate in Islington North.
Labour’s ticket resale price cap plan could risk ‘black market’, Viagogo warn March 14, 2024 Labour’s pledge to crackdown on ticket touts has been welcomed by the events industry, despite warnings from one resale site it could risk creating a “black market” for fans.
Post Office: Law quashing convictions needs ‘legally binding’ redress deadline, MPs say March 13, 2024 The government’s new law to quash the wrongful convictions of sub-postmasters affected by the Post Office Horizon IT scandal should have a “legally binding” redress timeframe, MPs have said.
PMQs sketch: ‘Healer’ Sunak’s medicine proves placebo for fractious Tories March 13, 2024 With headlines dominated by Tory mega-donor Frank Hester’s racist abuse of former Labour MP Diane Abbott, “is he proud”, Starmer asked, “to be bankrolled” by him?
Tories and Labour increasingly believe going green won’t win votes March 12, 2024 Tory plans to back gas power stations and Labour's decision to scale back its £28bn green pledge suggest both parties increasingly believe going big on green initiatives won't win them votes at the next election.
Lee Anderson joining Reform UK leaves the Tories fighting on two fronts March 11, 2024 Former Tory MP Lee Anderson has joined Reform UK - a move that will likely amplify division in the Conservative Party.