Unlocking affordable homes my ‘number one focus’ in government, Rayner promises The party has pledged to give local authorities greater powers to negotiate with firms and build in the areas they need. The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2023
‘A party for all businesses’: how Labour is courting industry Firms rush to Liverpool conference as party launches City-friendly policies – and secures wealthy donors The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2023
Starmer says he would be PM for ‘whole of Scotland’ following by-election win The Labour leader pitched to SNP supporters following his party’s win in Rutherglen and Hamilton West. The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2023
Labour vows to deliver ‘biggest boost to affordable housing for a generation’ MPs, delegates and lobbyists gather in Liverpool this weekend for five days of policy debate, rallies and networking at the party conference Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2023
The Who’s Pete Townshend: How Keir Starmer confronted me about ‘child pornography’ on my computer The guitarist talks to Kevin E G Perry about his 2003 arrest, his Seventies eco-meltdown rock opera, and how he feels about Rishi Sunak’s Tories The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2023
Labour vows to double number of hospital scanners and get tough on developers MPs, delegates and lobbyists gather in Liverpool this weekend for five days of policy debate, rallies and networking at the party conference. The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023
Angela Rayner to open Labour conference with pledge to ‘make work pay’ The annual gathering will see thousands of attendees descend on Liverpool. The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023
The Guardian view on the Labour conference: a chance to change the terms of debate Editorial: Keir Starmer’s task is to convert negative feelings about the Tories into positive reasons to want the opposition in power. The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2023
Seven independence campaigners give advice to the SNP after by-election loss THE Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election result has reignited debate within the SNP and wider independence movement over the strategy for… The National (Scotland) · Oct 6, 2023
‘I love campaigning – it’s like playtime’: Angela Rayner on her rising appeal Thanks to her humble background and outspoken persona, Labour’s deputy leader has cut through as Britain’s most popular politician The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2023
Labour would oversee ‘biggest boost in affordable housing in a generation’ Exclusive: Deputy leader and shadow housing secretary Angela Rayner says party would get tough on developers The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2023
SNP leader urged to rethink plans for independence after ‘seismic’ Labour win Byelection result challenges Humza Yousaf’s strategy to use SNP general election majority to negotiate with Westminster The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2023
Labour’s Scottish byelection win sets off tremors in Holyrood and Westminster Victory for Labour in Rutherglen and Hamilton West gives party cautious hope for bigger battles ahead The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2023
‘I just don’t think he cares’: Workington Tory voters’ verdict on Rishi Sunak My research group spoke to 2019’s first-time Tory voters in Cumbria, seen as embodying Boris Johnson’s realignment The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2023 Rishi Sunak’s risky rhetoric has alienated my party – and left the door open to Keir Starmer A significant number of Tory members and MPs do not want this version of conservatism, says former Conservative MP Justine Greening
The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2023 Green party says it plans to focus its effort on four seats at general election Leaders say they are open to post-election deal with Labour, in joint speech at opening of party’s conference
The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023 Key questions around Rutherglen by-election win Starmer hails as ‘seismic’ The Labour leader said the result marked a ‘big step in the right direction’ on his path to Downing Street.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2023 Keir Starmer: Labour ‘blew the doors off’ with Scottish byelection win Leader congratulates activists after Michael Shanks wins twice the votes of SNP rival in Rutherglen and Hamilton West
The National (Scotland) · Oct 6, 2023 Referendum on Irish unification is 'not even on the horizon,' says Starmer LABOUR leader Sir Keir Starmer has ruled out any hope of a referendum on Irish re-unification should he become the UK's next prime minister.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2023 Rutherglen result shows Labour closing in on an impossible election turnaround In 2019 there seemed to be a ‘triple lock’ keeping the party from power, but in 2023 it has been unpicked
The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023 Labour’s Rachel Reeves drops flagship business announcement after Hunt intervenes Chancellor Jeremy Hunt personally told the firms not to get involved with advisory council
Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2023 David Lammy slams Tory ‘politics of division’ and vows message of unity at Labour conference Shadow Foreign Secretary says Britain is a better place than the vision painted by Suella Braverman
The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023 Starmer paints Labour as ‘party of change’ after Rutherglen victory The Labour leader celebrated his party’s higher-than-expected swing from the SNP, which experts believe could open the door to Number 10.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 6, 2023 Keir Starmer takes aim at SNP in Rutherglen by-election victory speech KEIR Starmer took aim at the SNP as he and members of his party took to the stage in Rutherglen to celebrate their by-election victory.
The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023 Watch as Starmer visits Rutherglen after Labour wins by-election Watch as Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer speaks in Rutherglen after a by-election victory.