Labour wants to cut taxes for working people, Starmer says October 11, 2023 Labour would like to cut taxes for working people if the party is elected into government, Sir Keir Starmer has said. The Labour leader told GB News he would like to see the “overall burden” of taxation reduced but maintained the party would “always” operate within its fiscal rules. Sir Keir said: “I would like [...]
Starmer promises to get ‘tough’ with MPs who block new homes plans October 11, 2023 Keir Starmer said he would get “tough” with Labour MPs who stand in the way of his plans to rip through planning red tape to build homes.
‘Ready to govern’: Starmer’s conference address commended by Labour – and even one Tory MP October 10, 2023 Keir Starmer’s speech was described as “rousing” and “inspiring” by Labour conference-goers who crammed into a packed hall for his address.
Starmer vows Labour will ‘fight election on economic growth’ in glitter-hit speech October 10, 2023 Starmer said Labour would “champion the need for a competitive tax regime” and the party recognises that “private enterprise is the only way this country pays its way in the world”.
Keir Starmer’s conference speech interrupted by protester who covered him in glitter October 10, 2023 Labour leader Keir Starmer’s keynote conference speech was disrupted by a protester - who showered him with glitter.
Keir Starmer’s speech: Five things to watch for October 10, 2023 Keir Starmer will make his speech at conference in Liverpool this afternoon in a bid to convince voters he can win the next general election.
Scotland can ‘lead the way’ to Downing Street for Labour, Starmer to say October 10, 2023 Scotland “can lead the way” to a Labour government, Sir Keir Starmer is expected to tell his party’s conference in Liverpool. The Labour leader will address his party for the first time since their win in Rutherglen and Hamilton West last week, where new MP Michael Shanks got more than twice as many votes as [...]
Labour pledges ‘fiscal lock’ to protect UK economy, says Rachel Reeves October 9, 2023 A Labour government would deliver a “new fiscal lock” to legally guarantee significant tax and spending changes must be reviewed by economic experts, Rachel Reeves has vowed. The shadow chancellor said a government led by Sir Keir Starmer would “put forward a new charter for budget responsibility” in the wake of the chaos wrought by [...]
Starmer insists Labour is ‘ready for May’ election – but refuses to predict outcome October 9, 2023 Labour is “ready” to fight a May general election, Sir Keir Starmer has said, as he warned he fears the Conservatives will “go low” in a bid to hold onto power. The Labour leader said his party was “ready for May” but warned against predicting the outcome of the fight to enter government. It comes [...]
Woodford investors take step closer to £230m payout after administrator’s takeover October 9, 2023 Burnt investors in Neil Woodford’s collapsed fund are a step closer to a £230m payout today after the management firm behind the failed vehicle was formally taken over.