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Keir Starmer puts wealth creation at heart of Labour manifesto

Leader says Labour is pro-business and pro-worker and will ‘turn the page for ever’ on held-back potential

The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2024

Labour’s immigration plans: a border security expert explains why ‘smashing the gangs’ is so difficult

As prime minister, Rishi Sunak has been unable to “stop the boats”, his pledge on addressing irregular migration. Now, Keir Starmer is pitching an equally memorable slogan: “smash the gangs”.

The Conversation · Jun 13, 2024

Keir Starmer dismisses fears Labour will bring in austerity as 'defeatism'

KEIR Starmer has said fears Labour would preside over major spending cuts in office are “defeatist” – as he insisted his party would go for…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 13, 2024

Protester interrupts Keir Starmer’s Labour party manifesto launch

Sir Keir Starmer snapped back at the protester by saying Labour ‘stopped being the party of protest five years ago’

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2024

Anas Sarwar red-faced as Labour manifesto undermines 'no austerity' pledge

ANAS Sarwar has been urged to apologise for “misleading voters” after he told a BBC debate that Labour would not bring in austerity – two…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 13, 2024

Watch: Keir Starmer launches Labour Party’s general election manifesto

Watch as Sir Keir Starmer launched the Labour Party's general election manifesto on Thursday, 13 June.

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2024

Starmer says he only backed Corbyn because he was certain he would lose 2019 election

Starmer served in Corbyn’s shadow cabinet during both 2017 and 2019 elections

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2024

Sunak refuses to say if aide who bet on election date knew about timing – as it happened

PM says it ‘would not be appropriate’ to say whether Craig Williams knew that he was going to call a July election

The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2024

Rishi Sunak reveals ‘very unhealthy’ diet of Haribo and Twix during election campaign

The prime minister has previously admitted he has a ‘sugar problem’ and a love of sweet treats such as chocolate and cake

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2024

General Election: Nigel Farage comeback 'key moment' as polls shows drop for both Tories and Labour

Commentary: Rishi Sunak’s decision to leave D-Day commemorations the most high-profile misstep

Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2024