How corporate Britain is forecasting Keir Starmer in Downing Street
Your weekly dose of gossip from around Westminster.
ByLabour’s annual conference will take place from Sunday 8 to Wednesday 11 October in Liverpool. Any party member at the conference has the right to vote on motions, and the main topics of discussion are what the Labour Party has to do to win the next general election, strikes, climate action and the cost-of-living crisis. Keir Starmer, the party leader, and frontbenchers including Angela Rayner, his deputy, and Rachel Reeves, the shadow chancellor, will give speeches. Here you can find the latest news and commentary on the conference.
Your weekly dose of gossip from around Westminster.
ByThe Labour leader’s remodelling of his party as politically safe reveals how confused Britain is about itself.
ByFor the first time in my political career I feel that Labour is now a united, fighting force. Three cheers…
ByThe Labour leader’s team has devised a policy that is radical, green and even popular with Tory voters.
ByThe Labour leader has benefited from a new speechwriter and a willingness to confront difficult political issues.
ByOn the railways, our current model is in need of reform, but choice is still essential in driving better services.
ByThe Labour leader proved he has properly listened to the worry pulsing through the country.
ByThe Labour leader must show why he is the best alternative to a Conservative Party that has abandoned any semblance…
ByHospitality can play a key role in revitalising town and city centres.
ByThe Mayor of Greater Manchester on self-assurance, education reform and justice for the Hillsborough and Grenfell victims.
ByIf Keir Starmer wins the next election turmoil could ruin the ambitions he is setting out at his party conference.
ByCould hydrogen be the key to achieving net zero?
ByHMRC data has shown that non-dom status has been abused by the rich. It's time for that to change.
ByThe shadow chancellor’s desire to win the public’s trust means Labour will be under even more pressure to constrain spending.
ByMembers have forced a vote at the party’s conference on proportional representation, which the leadership opposes.
ByUsing our skills and expertise to move to a decarbonised economy will be vital in tackling emissions and boosting national…
ByThere cannot be a one-size-fits-all approach to tackling the energy crisis.
Does Labour prefer long periods without power to sharing power?
ByThe party appears the most unified it has in years – but Starmer may face dissent from Andy Burnham.
ByWe profile the key players inside the Labour leader’s office and party HQ.
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