Tories and Labour neck and neck in battle for Nadine Dorries seat, poll shows Labour activists say survey shows ‘two-horse race’ in Mid Bedfordshire, amid warnings Lib Dems could split vote The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2023
Labour and Tories neck and neck in Mid Bedfordshire, poll suggests The polling, commissioned by a Labour-backing group, suggests a major drop off in Conservative support in the traditionally safe constituency. The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2023
Labour and Tories neck and neck in byelection race for Mid Beds, poll says Survey reveals Labour more likely than Lib Dems to overturn Conservatives’ 25,000 majority in Nadine Dorries’s former seat The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2023
‘Lib Dems will raze this place to the ground’: Mid Beds byelection duel could gift seat to Tories A split-vote Conservative victory is seen as ‘a serious threat’ as Labour and Lib Dems battle for Nadine Dorries’s former seat The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2023
No cull expected under American XL bully dogs ban, says chief vet Chief Veterinary Officer Professor Christine Middlemiss said there would be an ‘amnesty’ approach. The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2023
Starmer says protecting UK’s borders ‘acute security concern’ as he arrives in Canada Starmer says protecting the UK’s borders is an ‘acute security concern’ as he arrives in Canada The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2023
Border security top of agenda at Montreal summit – Starmer Sir Keir Starmer has said protecting the UK’s borders is an ‘acute security concern’ as he arrived in Canada for a summit of political leaders. The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2023
Starmer to declare four major threats to western world as ‘axis of instability’ Labour leader to address joint challenges during appearance at summit for ‘progressive’ politicians in Canada The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2023
Keir Starmer arrives in Canada to set out stall on immigration policy Diplomatic and media blitz for Labour leader will include appearances on Sunday morning political shows The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2023
Starmer to declare ‘axis of instability’ facing western countries at summit The Labour leader will dub the joint challenges an ‘axis of instability’ during an appearance at a summit for ‘progressive’ politicians in Canada. The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023
Labour pledges spending discipline as it reveals possible manifesto policies No extra money for childcare revolution as policies on areas from green economy to immigration are set out The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2023
The Guardian view on Starmer’s asylum gambit: Labour is putting sense before spectacle Editorial: This week’s announcement means voters face a clear choice between outsourcing refugees to Rwanda and working with the EU The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2023
Votes for EU citizens missing from Labour policy plan Keir Starmer had previously backed the policy, which was in the 2019 Labour manifesto The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023
Humza Yousaf 'confident' that SNP members will back independence strategy HUMZA Yousaf has said he is “confident” that SNP members will back his motion on independence strategy ahead of the next General Election. The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2023 Before Brexit there was no small boats crisis: more proof that leaving the EU made everything worse Keir Starmer insists there’s no case for rejoining. But his migration plan and other desperate Tory fixes merely seek to repair the damage, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2023 Worst of Westminster: Rory Stewart's flirt with Holyrood and bizarre memoir Good evening all, Steph here! We have now reached more than 1000 subscribers to the newsletter, so thanks to each and every one of you for signing…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2023 Casual Keir reshuffles his wardrobe to take on Dishy Rishi Adidas trainers appear to be Keir Starmer’s answer to the PM’s Timberlands as he rekindles the spirit of dressed-down Blairism
The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023 Labour and Keir Starmer are heading for government but it won’t be smooth sailing, expert panel agrees A panel of experts at an Independent virtual event discussed how tactical voting was likely to exaggerate the swing away from the Tories
The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2023 Starmer must do more than reverse the Tories’ cruelties. He should lead a global rethink on refugees We don’t just need a better UK system. It’s vital that Labour addresses the root causes that lead to worldwide instability, says Enver Solomon of the Refugee Council
Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2023 OPINION - Labour’s lack of honesty — with themselves and us — about tax will haunt them “If you’re explaining, you’re losing” is one of those Ronald Reagan quotes that sounds clever — so long as you don’t give it too much thought. Sometimes, it really is the Government’s job to break down a complex problem or set out its response to a crisis. That said, if…
The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023 Returns deal would focus on safe routes for children with family in UK – Labour Shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper said the party has always insisted routes to Britain must be “capped” as she sought to defend its pledges.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2023 EU quota scheme not part of Labour asylum plans, says Cooper Shadow home secretary says any deal to accept people from EU to focus on reuniting families
The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023 Labour small boats scheme criticised as it sets out plans to cut asylum backlog So-called ‘Nightingale courts’ will be used to speed-up asylum decisions, Sir Keir Starmer’s party said.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2023 Starmer criticised by left and right after setting out plan to stop Channel crossings Labour leader accused of pandering to anti-migrant sentiments by those on the left while Tories seize on proposal for deal with EU
The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023 Thousands of new staff would ‘cut asylum backlog and end hotel and barge use’ Sir Keir Starmer this week used a visit to The Hague in the Netherlands to push his party’s proposed solution to the small boats crisis.