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SNP pivot pays off in Scotland as Labour support sinks
Latest poll shows pro-independence party set to remain in power as the largest party after next Holyrood electionsFinancial Times - 11h -
Does Labour have a plan for regional growth?
Rachel Reeves’ proposals have drawn criticism for their focus on the south-east and the scarcity of northern projectsFinancial Times - 15h -
Labour warned it risks losing support for net zero if costs not spread fairly
Exclusive: Chief climate adviser calls on Starmer to make ‘strong, confident’ case for green UK that public can buy into. Ensuring that the costs of decarbonisation are shared fairly across society ...The Guardian - 2d -
Labour ministers tread carefully as welfare reform looms
The government is not just looking at reforming the benefits system - it is preparing to put it at the heart of its economic agenda.BBC News - 2d -
Will Labour's Plan To Stop Small Boat Crossings Work?
The home secretary announces new lawsBBC News - 4d -
Tony Blair pays tribute to 'guardian' of Labour Party John Prescott at funeral
Former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott is remembered during his funeral in Hull on Thursday.BBC News - 4d -
Labour is facing two ways on growth
The UK government is starting to change the narrative but needs a joined-up approachFinancial Times - 5d -
Chris Mason: Labour must make economic growth ideas work this time
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is seeking to inject optimism into the economy and a sense that Labour can get things done.BBC News - 5d -
'No easy routes' to growth, Reeves tells Labour MPs
It comes after the chancellor hinted the government would back a third runway at Heathrow Airport.BBC News - Jan. 27 -
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Reeves to tell Labour MPs to back growth strategy
UK chancellor expected to support Heathrow airport expansion despite concerns over environmental impactFinancial Times - Jan. 27 -
Trump Supports the Police, Just as Long as They Support Him
President Trump’s flurry of pardons this week sent a message to law enforcement: He will “back the blue” if they back him.The New York Times - Jan. 24 -
Trump turbulence: How should Labour play it?
Plus, the Southport atrocity and the crisis of trust in governmentFinancial Times - Jan. 24 -
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Labour needs to compromise on employment rights
Raising both UK payroll costs and worker protections is a deterrent to hiringFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
Trump celebrates with supporters at the inaugural balls
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump attended the Commander-in-Chief, Liberty and Starlight inaugural balls. Here are some of the highlights.CBS News - Jan. 21 -
Trump supporters gather in Washington for inauguration
CBS News' Maurice DuBois speaks with supporters of President-elect Donald Trump who have traveled from Indiana to be in Washington for Inauguration Day. They said, that as he prepares to take ...CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Trump turbulence will test Labour
Reform UK and Tories could compromise voter support by looking cosy with US presidentFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
UK’s labour market tsar calls for crackdown on bogus self-employment
‘More urgency’ needed on workers’ rights and resourcing of new fair work agency, says Margaret BeelsFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
Will Labour’s schools overhaul imperil UK’s education success story?
Government plan to hand more control to local authorities has been criticised by some academy trusts and ToriesFinancial Times - Jan. 19 -
Many Americans support Trump's agenda, but not the person: Survey
Many Americans support President-elect Trump’s agenda, including action on immigration and tariffs, but not the person himself, according to a new survey released on Saturday. The New York ...The Hill - Jan. 18 -
Support for Trump’s Policies Exceeds Support for Trump
A new poll found the public is sympathetic to the president-elect’s plans to deport migrants and reduce America’s presence overseas.The New York Times - Jan. 18 -
‘A watershed moment’: how will Labour play Trump 2.0?
Starmer open to second state visit for Donald Trump, amid worries about tariffs and recent setbacks to political relationship. David Lammy was visiting Washington last May when he realised ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
Wanted: a clear governing philosophy for Labour
School and workers’ rights reforms jar with the government’s stated growth missionFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
UK pledges support for Ukraine with 100-year pact
Sir Keir Starmer visits Kyiv amid concerns the incoming Trump administration may reduce aid.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
UK housebuilders predict sector growth on Labour planning reforms
Taylor Wimpey and others say government measures will boost sector in spite of economic uncertaintyFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
Lakers, Clips return to court, pledge support to L.A.
Coach JJ Redick, whose family lost their home in the catastrophic Los Angeles wildfires last week, took a moment before the Lakers' return to the court against the Spurs on Monday to focus on ...ESPN - Jan. 14 -
‘Mainlined into UK’s veins’: Labour announces huge public rollout of AI
Plans to make UK world leader in AI sector include opening access to NHS and other public data. Why Labour is pinning its hopes on AI to drive UK growth Artificial intelligence will be ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
Schiff supports 'independent commission review' of California wildfires
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said he supports an “independent commission review” of the wildfires scorching large parts of Los Angeles. Schiff joined ABC’s “This Week” on Sunday to discuss the ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
Labour intensifies push for growth to avoid ‘disastrous’ tax rises
Punishing week on bond markets ends with UK government borrowing costs significantly higherFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Labour’s economic reality check approaches
Rising cost of borrowing piles pressure on UK fiscal rules and government’s promises, but politics make cuts complicatedFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Henry Zeffman: Market trouble threatens Labour's economic plans
Chancellor Rachel Reeves may have to choose between tax rises and spending cuts, writes Henry Zeffman.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
London’s airports test Labour with plans for rapid growth
Luton and Gatwick ruling to come this year, while Stansted and City expansion already approvedFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Shein accused of ‘not respecting’ UK MPs in grilling on labour practices
Online fast-fashion retailer refuses to answer questions about whether it uses cotton from China’s Xinjiang regionFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
There’s a threat lurking right underneath Labour’s nose – and it’s from the left | John McDonnell
The party wants to seem in control. But many of its MPs have knife-edge majorities that a challenger could obliterate. Labour campaigned for 14 years to get rid of the Tories, and emerged from the ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Curb extremism now or face new terrorist threats, Labour warned
Experts say measures announced so far are not enough to turn the tide. Labour must reverse years of political failure on extremism to stop it fuelling more disorder, violence and terrorism in ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
FirstGroup to add bus and open access rail routes amid Labour nationalisation
UK’s largest train operator under pressure to diversify due to government plansFinancial Times - Jan. 5
