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Keir Starmer Promises Industry Leaders Labour Is A 'Reliable Partner' For Global Business
Economy
Keir Starmer Promises Industry Leaders Labour Is A "Reliable Partner" For Global Business
Keir Starmer told international business leaders that Labour is a “reliable partner” in global trade and industry at a reception in Westminster on Monday evening.
The Jonathan Ashworth interview: “We're going to shift power and resources out of Whitehall”
Economy
By Tali Fraser
The Jonathan Ashworth interview: “We're going to shift power and resources out of Whitehall”
Following his keynote speech setting out Labour’s plans for jobs and welfare, Jonathan Ashworth tells Tali Fraser about linking together health and employment services, his childhood experience of benefits and his determination to not become addicted to work.

Photography by Louise Haywood-Schiefer
Labour's plan to ban the sale of cigarettes is a condescending kneejerk reaction
Health
By Scott Benton MP
Labour's plan to ban the sale of cigarettes is a condescending kneejerk reaction
Last week we learnt that The Labour Party will look at banning the sale of cigarettes if Sir Keir Starmer secures the keys to No 10 at the next general election.
Government Still Hasn't Finalised Appointments For Top Levelling Up Jobs
Communities
Government Still Hasn't Finalised Appointments For Top Levelling Up Jobs
Labour has accused the government of “stumbling from crisis to crisis”, over a failure to complete work to appoint a cohort of Levelling Up directors, almost a year after they were promised.
What Would Keir Starmer's 'Take Back Control Bill' Look Like?
Political parties
What Would Keir Starmer's 'Take Back Control Bill' Look Like?
Keir Starmer has promised a “huge power shift out of Westminster” if he gets into government, with a new ‘Take Back Control Bill’ that would devolve more powers to local areas.
Political parties must pay attention to the needs of the young
Communities
By John Macdonald, Director of Strategy, Adam Smith Institute
Political parties must pay attention to the needs of the young
It is no secret that younger people today are facing a tax burden at a near all time high, double digit inflation, and wages which have been stagnant for at least the last 10 years.
Peers Warn Against 'Squeezing' Out Expertise With Lords Reform
Political parties
Peers Warn Against "Squeezing" Out Expertise With Lords Reform
Members of the House of Lords are open to reform of the second chamber, but have warned that adopting Labour’s suggestion of an elected body could “squeeze” out the benefits of independence and expertise.
Tories Have A 'Hill To Climb' After By-Election Defeat, But Some Still See 'A Path' Through
Political parties
Tories Have A "Hill To Climb" After By-Election Defeat, But Some Still See "A Path" Through
A leading pollster has said that while the Conservative party has a “big hill to climb” if they have any chance of victory at the next general election, they could still swerve defeat if they manage to convince people they can offer change.
Home Office Accused Of 'Toxic and Indifferent' Approach To Safeguarding Asylum Seekers
Home affairs
Home Office Accused Of "Toxic and Indifferent" Approach To Safeguarding Asylum Seekers
A shadow minister has said that the Home Office’s approach to the safeguarding of asylum seekers appears to be “based on a toxic combination of incompetence and indifference,” as the safety of children arriving in the UK has been called into question.
Where Are They Now? Helen Goodman
Political parties
By Seun Matiluko
Where Are They Now? Helen Goodman
Helen Goodman is amused by the fact that during her 14 years in Parliament she never snagged a House profile but has now finally got one three years after she left.
'Communities Need Levelling Up Now More Than Ever': Labour's Alex Norris
Home affairs
By Alex Norris MP
"Communities Need Levelling Up Now More Than Ever": Labour's Alex Norris
There was one question I was asked the most at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool this year: haven’t they sacked you yet? Naturally this did not relate to personal conduct but rather the expectation that the government has somewhat given up on levelling up.
Where Are They Now? Eleanor Smith
Political parties
By Seun Matiluko
Where Are They Now? Eleanor Smith
In 1968 a man gave a speech at a Conservative Party meeting in which he warned that one day “the Black man will have the whip hand over the white man”. He was Enoch Powell, MP for Wolverhampton South West, and his infamous “Rivers of Blood” speech would stoke the fires of racism in Britain. Nearly 50 years later, Eleanor Smith became Wolverhampton South West’s first Black MP.
Labour To Give All MPs A Chance To Vote On Fracking Ban
Energy
Labour To Give All MPs A Chance To Vote On Fracking Ban
Labour will table a binding motion on Wednesday on the prospect of banning fracking in the UK, creating a headache for the government.
Growth comes from the efforts of all – not from trickle-down economics
Economy
By Pat McFadden MP
Growth comes from the efforts of all – not from trickle-down economics
Credibility, like reputation, is built slowly over years but can be destroyed very quickly. That is what has happened to the Conservative government in the wake of its disastrous “mini-Budget” on 23 September.
Fixing childcare is key to unlocking Britain’s labour market
Social affairs
By Matt Warman MP
Fixing childcare is key to unlocking Britain’s labour market
Work is changing – it’s more likely to be done from home, need new skills and be affected by artificial intelligence (AI). The rights that today’s workers need are new too, but what’s the single thing that holds millions back – and in particular women? In a word: childcare.
Secure, reliable, and affordable nuclear is a safe bet for Labour Partner content
Environment
By Nuclear Industry Association
Secure, reliable, and affordable nuclear is a safe bet for Labour
Labour should embrace nuclear to deliver on energy security and decarbonisation.
What the “Good Work” agenda should look like with Labour in power Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Management Institute
What the “Good Work” agenda should look like with Labour in power
The Chartered Management Institute set out three key takeaways from their fringe event at Labour Party Conference, in partnership with the New Statesman.
Keir Starmer Hails A New 'Labour Moment' In An Energised Pitch To Put Party Into Power
Political parties
Keir Starmer Hails A New "Labour Moment" In An Energised Pitch To Put Party Into Power
Keir Starmer said now is a "Labour moment" in a conference speech that reflected growing confidence within the party that it can win a general election for the first time in two decades.
Labour will continue to take a lead on tackling violence against women and girls
Home affairs
By Yvette Cooper MP
Labour will continue to take a lead on tackling violence against women and girls
Everyone should be able to feel safe in our homes, on our streets and in our communities. All of us should be able to live in freedom from fear. Yet for too many women that is just not the case, and we should not stand for this.
Mrs Crackenthorpe's Diary – 25 September edition
Parliament
By Mrs Crackenthorpe
Mrs Crackenthorpe's Diary – 25 September edition
Sincere congratulations to those who made it to Labour conference – in light of the unrelenting hell of our locomotive system, particularly to those arriving by carriage, river steamer, or horseback. Your prize is three days of hob-nobbing in the city Charles Dickens commended as “open handed and munificent." No end of earthly delights awaits. And, sadly, karaoke.
Keir Starmer Commits To Reversing Government Scrapping Of 45p Top Tax Rate
Political parties
Keir Starmer Commits To Reversing Government Scrapping Of 45p Top Tax Rate
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said he would reverse the decision to abolish the top rate of income tax, but would keep the Government’s planned cut to the basic rate.
A fresh start? What lies ahead for Labour at Conference '22
Political parties
By Kevin Maguire
A fresh start? What lies ahead for Labour at Conference '22
As Labour delegates gather in Liverpool, Kevin Maguire predicts the scent of power will impose some party discipline.
Committee Corner – Levelling Up Committee chair Clive Betts on his in-tray
Economy
By Clive Betts MP
Committee Corner – Levelling Up Committee chair Clive Betts on his in-tray
Amid a cost of living crisis and stretched public services, the next 12 months will be busy for Parliament’s select committees. Labour chairs set out their priorities – starting with Clive Betts
My Labour Manifesto: Our 'Peace and Prosperity' manifesto should offer radical solutions
Political parties
By Diane Abbott MP
My Labour Manifesto: Our 'Peace and Prosperity' manifesto should offer radical solutions
Only an investment-led recovery can deliver the prosperity we need to fund the NHS and all our public services