The Latest Breaking News from Sir Keir Starmer

Treasurer’s report describes last year as ‘difficult and demanding’ but says return to normal operations is expected

The Chancellor said he would rather target support for families struggling with the cost of living.

His opponent Liz Truss has refused to say what support other than pausing the green energy levy she would offer people to limit the impact.

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said that data showing pay had fallen further behind the rising cost of living was placing “further pressure on so many families, so many working people”.He defended his plan to freeze energy prices this winter.The comments came as official figures revealed that millions of workers…

Independence supporters gathered outside the Perth Concert Hall where the latest Conservative leadership hustings are taking place.

The frontrunner to replace Boris Johnson insisted her priority in No10 will be to cut taxes for Brits - as rival Rishi Sunak hit out at her 'clear as mud' cost of living plans

Campaign to force vote on motion contradicting Keir Starmer’s stance will be launched by sacked shadow minister

72% of Tory voters support temporary public control, while 85% back Labour idea of price cap freeze

Opinium poll also shows overwhelming support for Labour’s policy to freeze price cap