The Latest Breaking News from Sir Keir Starmer

Truss is on an economic rampage with no mandate. So why is Starmer resisting electoral reform?

The Labour leadership still thinks a rigged voting system can be used for progressive ends, says the Guardian columnist John Harris

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2022

Mark Drakeford brands mini-budget 'authentically shocking' in scathing criticism

He described it as a 'giant experiment that will leave families worse off long into the future'

Wales Online · Sep 25, 2022

Labour delegates sing national anthem at conference for first time

Keir Starmer opens party conference with tribute to the Queen and singing of God Save the King

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2022

Keir Starmer says Labour would bring back tax on higher earners

As Labour gathered in Liverpool for its annual conference Keir Starmer said the UK faced a 'big political divide" and that the party now believed it could win the next general election.

Daily Record · Sep 25, 2022

Starmer says he supports right to strike as cost of living mounts

The Labour leader said he can ‘quite understand’ how people are driven to take industrial action as they struggle to pay their bills.

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2022

Starmer vows to defend working people as Kwarteng insists tax cut plan benefits all

Sir Keir was questioned over his long-term plan for the country while the Chancellor was grilled over the huge drop in the pound following his tax cut plan

Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2022

Keir Starmer calls trickle-down economics a ‘piss take’ as he slams Tory tax cuts

Labour has announced plans to end dependence on fossil fuels by 2030

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2022

Shoppers leaving items at till as they can't afford them anymore, Iceland boss warns

Richard Walker, managing director at the chain, said he has heard heartbreaking stories as he lifted the lid on the devastating impact of the cost of living crisis

Daily Mirror · Sep 25, 2022

Starmer vows to reverse ‘wrongheaded’ cut to income tax for rich

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer rejected the Government’s “trickle down” economics approach.

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2022

Starmer says a Labour government would bring back 45p tax rate

A Labour government would bring back the 45p tax rate for the highest earners, Sir Keir Starmer has announced.

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2022