What we learned from the Labour Party conference
The prevailing mood was one of optimism, but there remains no clear route to power for Keir Starmer’s party.
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Labour’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 Prime Minister, and frontbenchers including Angela Rayner, his Deputy Prime Minister, and Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor, will give speeches. Here you can find the latest news and commentary on the conference.
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The conservatism of Keir Starmer
The Labour leader’s remodelling of his party as politically safe reveals how confused Britain is about itself.
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Jess Phillips’ Diary: An alcohol-free Labour conference and trickle-up economics
For the first time in my political career I feel that Labour is now a united, fighting force. Three cheers…
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Behind Keir Starmer’s plan for a national green energy firm
The Labour leader’s team has devised a policy that is radical, green and even popular with Tory voters.
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Who and what is behind Keir Starmer’s improved Labour conference speech?
The Labour leader has benefited from a new speechwriter and a willingness to confront difficult political issues.
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Keir Starmer’s speech showed he is a prime minister in waiting
The Labour leader proved he has properly listened to the worry pulsing through the country.
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Keir Starmer needs to give the speech of a lifetime
The Labour leader must show why he is the best alternative to a Conservative Party that has abandoned any semblance…
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High streets remain vitally important to local communities
Hospitality can play a key role in revitalising town and city centres.
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The Policy Ask with Andy Burnham: “I’ve had bad doses of imposter syndrome at every stage of my life”
The Mayor of Greater Manchester on self-assurance, education reform and justice for the Hillsborough and Grenfell victims.
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Labour shouldn’t celebrate the Tories’ economic failures
If Keir Starmer wins the next election turmoil could ruin the ambitions he is setting out at his party conference.
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The future of gas
Could hydrogen be the key to achieving net zero?
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Taxing non-doms fairly would raise billions
HMRC data has shown that non-dom status has been abused by the rich. It’s time for that to change.
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Labour must come up with its own plan for growth
The shadow chancellor’s desire to win the public’s trust means Labour will be under even more pressure to constrain spending.
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A fight for electoral reform threatens Labour unity
Members have forced a vote at the party’s conference on proportional representation, which the leadership opposes.
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The UK simply cannot afford to wait on climate change
Using our skills and expertise to move to a decarbonised economy will be vital in tackling emissions and boosting national…
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To decarbonise home heating, we need to put customers first
There cannot be a one-size-fits-all approach to tackling the energy crisis.
Keir Starmer is wrong to oppose proportional representation
Does Labour prefer long periods without power to sharing power?
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Can Keir Starmer unite Labour at this year’s conference?
The party appears the most unified it has in years – but Starmer may face dissent from Andy Burnham.
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