Streeting warns BMA: ‘NHS is hanging by a thread, don’t pull it’ Health Secretary Wes Streeting warned the doctors’ union they risked helping Nigel Farage take the keys to No 10. Evening Standard · Sep 29, 2025
Labour must fight rightwing billionaires undermining net zero, says Ed Miliband Exclusive: Energy secretary will hit out at the Tory and Reform ‘culture war’ and unveil target of 400,000 new jobs in clean energy The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2025
The Guardian view on Labour’s tough talk on spending and migration: it could cost the party core support Editorial: Two female politicians are reshaping Labour’s vision of government around restraint, contribution and control. But trying to outflank Reform UK carries electoral risks The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2025
Top Labour minister brands Nigel Farage a 'racist' over immigration plans A TOP Labour minister has branded Nigel Farage a “racist” over his immigration plans ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 29, 2025
Scottish Labour want to pretend Keir Starmer doesn't exist – here's why it won't work ANAS Sarwar is so desperate to win the keys to Bute House that he’s going to attempt an impossible magic trick during the Holyrood 2026 election… The National (Scotland) · Sep 29, 2025
I’ve seen despair at the Labour conference, but Starmer’s battle for Britain’s soul is one he can still win The government’s fall in popularity has affected party morale, but there are signs that taking the fight to Farage can provide a much-needed spark, asks Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2025
Port Talbot, one year on: steelworks closure shows why public is losing trust in net zero The rolling mills are still working, but the furnaces are long cold. Of the 4,000 people previously employed at the steel mill in Port Talbot, Wales, only half still work there. Despite union protests and local rallies, one year ago on September 30 2024, the plant’s last coal-burning blast furnace… The Conversation · Sep 29, 2025
Home Secretary's migrant tests creating 'two-tier society', charity boss warns LABOUR have been accused of creating a “two-tier society” with its plans to make it harder for migrants to qualify for indefinite leave to… The National (Scotland) · Sep 29, 2025
Keir Starmer should have done more to tackle rise of Reform, Green Party leader claims Zack Polanski is using Labour’s conference to make the case for the Green Party The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2025
John Rentoul answers your questions on Labour’s future – from Burnham to Reform and digital ID ASK ME ANYTHING: Chief political commentator John Rentoul answers your questions on Labour’s leadership woes, the rise of Reform, and what it means for Keir Starmer’s premiership The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2025
Reeves insists supporting Reform UK ‘racist policies’ does not make voters racist Rachel Reeves has insisted that “you can support Reform and not be racist” after Sir Keir Starmer labelled the party’s policy of scrapping indefinite leave to remain as "racist" and "immoral". The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2025
Revealed: The moment Keir Starmer realised he needed to attack Reform Exclusive: The scale of the Unite the Kingdom march shocked Sir Keir, who decided to launch a fightback on rherotic ‘that has become too common place’ The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2025
Rachel Reeves says Farage ‘in bed with Putin’ as she takes aim at Reform Rachel Reeves has taken aim at Nigel Farage during her Labour Party conference speech, labelling Reform UK as the “single greatest threat to our way of life”. The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2025
Reeves warns Labour figures against ‘peddling idea’ of ditching fiscal rules Chancellor tells party conference that higher borrowing to pay for public services risks serious damage to the economy The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2025
Evening Standard · Sep 29, 2025 Nigel Farage is 'greatest threat' to livelihoods, says Chancellor - as protester interrupts her Labour conference speech Rachel Reeves accused the Reform UK leader of pushing ‘falsehoods’ and ‘easy answers’
International Business Times · Sep 29, 2025 UK Plans Tougher Rules For Migrants Seeking To Stay In Country Britain's interior minister Monday proposed tough new rules for migrants seeking to settle in the UK, as the ruling Labour party bolstered its fight against the hard right at its annual conference.
The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2025 Don’t just focus on immigration if you want to beat Reform, Starmer warned John Curtice tells Labour and Keir Starmer not to make the same mistake as the Conservatives
Evening Standard · Sep 29, 2025 ‘Mistake’ to think Reform is the only threat, polling guru tells Labour Sir John Curtice said improving the economy and the NHS was more likely to return voters to the party.
Evening Standard · Sep 29, 2025 Reeves defends PM in row over Reform ‘racist’ immigration policy claim Sir Keir Starmer had attacked Reform’s plan to remove indefinite leave to remain for non-EU migrants already living in the UK.
Evening Standard · Sep 29, 2025 Reeves says ‘world has changed’ since last year as she hints at tax rises The Chancellor had promised business leaders in 2024 the Government would not be coming back for ‘more taxes.’
The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2025 Shabana Mahmood: ‘We will deport immigrants unless they earn their right to be British’ It comes a day after Keir Starmer branded Nigel Farage’s plans to abolish indefinite leave to remain ‘racist’
The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2025 Labour takes fight to Reform on diversity as Kendall backs scheme for women in tech Exclusive: Reform UK has made scrapping diversity and equality initiatives one of its top priorities
The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2025 High standard of English to be required for leave to remain, Mahmood to pledge Home secretary to set out proposed tougher conditions including not taking benefits and ‘spotless’ criminal record
The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2025 Labour turns fire on Farage’s ‘racist’ policies with warning Reform will make UK a ‘cultural wasteland’ Keir Starmer launches blistering attack on Reform UK in sign he sees them as real opposition threat – with Lisa Nandy telling The Independent that voting for Nigel Farage will create a 'cultural wasteland'
The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2025 Starmer is right to stake Labour’s future on fighting for the soul of the nation – and he must deliver THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Labour infighting would be a serious distraction when far greater risks are posed by Nigel Farage