By: Jessica Frank-Keyes

Political Reporter Political Reporter Jessica Frank-Keyes is the political reporter at CityAM. She covers Westminster politics, City Hall, Labour and the Conservative party.

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‘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.
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.
Car industry plan could create 80,000 jobs, Labour says

October 10, 2023

Labour have unveiled their plans for the car industry which they say could create 80,000 jobs, Jonathan Reynolds has said.
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 [...]
Rachel Reeves to claim ‘party of business crown’ with Labour conference speech

October 8, 2023

Labour are gunning for the ‘party of business’ crown as Rachel Reeves prepares to unveil a string of policies on planning, building and investment in a bid to woo the private sector. Speaking at Labour conference in Liverpool, the shadow Chancellor will pledge to speed up the race to get critical infrastructure built, drive growth, [...]
The City sees the Tories as a ‘bigger risk to business’, says Reynolds

October 8, 2023

The Conservative Party is seen by many people in the City “as the bigger risk to the business community”, Labour’s Jonathan Reynolds told City A.M.
Labour to strengthen workers’ rights ‘within first 100 days’, Rayner says

October 8, 2023

Labour will implement plans to bolster workers’ rights within 100 days of taking office, Angela Rayner said today.
Five things we learned from Tory conference: The return of Farage and Trumpification

October 5, 2023

This week, top Tories, councillors, activists and party members gathered in Manchester for their annual get-together. With journalists also swarming the panel events, hotel receptions and late night bars, there was little that went unreported. But amid the not-so warm white wine, dodgy dance moves, and endless speeches, there were a few things that became [...]

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