900,000 crimes committed by people on bail under Tories, analysis finds Offences committed in England and Wales have included murder, kidnap, and child rape, study of data shows The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2023
All you need to know about new anti-strikes laws and what they will mean for workers Roger Seifert, emeritus professor of industrial relations at Wolverhampton University, answers your questions as the Government announced it will bring in new anti-strike laws Daily Mirror · Jan 5, 2023
A centrist pitch from Keir Starmer means he will need to show how he differs from Sunak Labour will not ‘spend its way out of the mess’ but will a more pragmatic approach persuade the core support the party still stands for something? The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2023
The Guardian view on Sir Keir Starmer: caught between scaring and inspiring voters Editorial: As post-Thatcherite economic orthodoxy fails, Labour must expand its political imagination The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2023
Tory plans for anti-strike law covering NHS and teachers ‘wrong and illegal’, says TUC – as it happened The proposed legislation aims to enforce ‘minimum service levels’ in six key public services The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2023
Labour is trumpeting its Great British Energy plan – but where’s the detail? Until we’re told more, it’s impossible to know if GBE will merely retread old ground or pursue far more ambitious goals The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2023
Battle of the new year speeches: softly, softly Starmer makes vague Sunak look defeatist Labour leader delivers a bold message of hope while his Tory opposite offers empty, nostalgic imagery The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2023
Union fury as Rishi Sunak unveils anti-strike laws for ‘minimum service levels’ Legislation will allow bosses of key public services to sue unions and sack employees who refuse to work The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2023
West End Final: Keir Starmer sets out his stall for 2023 Poor Keir Starmer. He gets ready for his big set-piece speech following Rishi Sunak’s yesterday and then he’s kicked off the top of the bulletins by a huge story out of nowhere. Yes, Taylor Swift’s cat Olivia Benson is the third wealthiest pet in the world at $97 million. Evening Standard · Jan 5, 2023
Sunak was no match for Starmer in their first new year face-off. But this settles nothing The Labour leader offered substance on ceding control to communities, in contrast to Sunak’s wafer-thin pledges The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2023
Government reveals plan to restrict strikes across NHS, rail and schools Unions vow to ‘fiercely resist’ move to enforce minimum coverage in six key sectors The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2023
Yes supporters react as Labour pledge to 'take back control' and satisfy Yes voters WE asked Scottish independence supporters how they feel about Keir Starmer’s plans for a "Take Back Control Bill" as a way to appease… The National (Scotland) · Jan 5, 2023
Mark Drakeford has no regrets over controversial five-star World Cup hotel stay paid for by Qatar "While it wasn't the way we would have chosen to go to Qatar, it was unavoidable" Wales Online · Jan 5, 2023
Labour would revoke any anti-strike laws introduced by Tory government, says Keir Starmer A Labour government would repeal any new anti-strike laws introduced by the Tories, Sir Keir Starmer confirmed on Thursday. Evening Standard · Jan 5, 2023
The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2023 Keir Starmer pledges to repeal any new anti-strike law as unions vow legal action Rishi Sunak set to bring forward legislation allowing employers to sack striking workers
The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2023 Starmer jokes he won’t tell Sunak his holiday plans after both choose same venue The Labour leader joked after he and his political rival delivered speeches a few metres away and less than 24 hours from each other.
The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2023 Election needed now to give public a say on Tory ‘failure’ – Starmer The Labour leader said his party is ready for a snap general election.
Wales Online · Jan 5, 2023 Keir Starmer's new year speech pledges to end the 'sticking plaster politics' in Westminster The Labour leader said that his party would deliver a "decade of national renewal" if it wins in the next general election
The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2023 Damage to economy may lead Labour to reconsider pledge to abolish tuition fees Sir Keir Starmer would not be drawn into whether he still stood by a commitment to abolish university tuition fees, first made during in 2020.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 5, 2023 Starmer's speech proves Labour are 'carbon-copy' of Tories on Brexit, say SNP THE SNP have slated Keir Starmer for embracing the "wrecking ball" of Brexit in his new year speech suggesting Labour are now just a…
Daily Record · Jan 5, 2023 Keir Starmer tempts Scottish independence supporters with pledge to reform how the UK works The Labour leader said he could understand why Scots voted for independence in 2014 - but insisted his party would reform the country if it won power.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2023 Starmer vows to let communities ‘take back control’ in Labour’s first term Labour leader pledges major push to devolve power from Westminster in ‘decade of national renewal’
The National (Scotland) · Jan 5, 2023 Keir Starmer says Yes voters and Brexit supporters wanted the ‘same’ KEIR Starmer has said he knows why many people voted for Scottish independence in 2014 – and it was the same reason why people backed Brexit ...
Daily Mirror · Jan 5, 2023 Keir Starmer vows to repeal anti-strike laws as he savages Tory 'war on nurses' In his New Year speech, the Labour leader blasted Rishi Sunak’s plans to impose 'minimum service levels' on striking sectors and said it isn't the way you 'bring an end to industrial disputes'
The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2023 Starmer promises to ‘take back control’ in new year speech The Labour leader said his party would not be able to get its ‘big government chequebook’ out if it wins the next election.