Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces mounting pressure to detail how he will fund key policy pledges, including removing VAT from electricity bills, increasing defence spending, and accelerating a national care service. His new government prioritizes easing the cost of living but must navigate fiscal constraints and internal party disquiet.
Andy Burnham, newly elected Prime Minister, outlines policy shifts including decentralization of power, increased public control over water and energy sectors, and more council housing, while maintaining Labour's pledge not to raise main tax rates. His cabinet includes John Healey as Chancellor, Louise Haigh as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, and Ed Miliband as Foreign Secretary.
PM makes series of policy pledges including seeking new deal with EU and says he will fight any challengeWho are the main threats to Keir Starmer’s Labour leadership?UK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has said he will prove his doubters wrong as he warned Labour was facing “very dangerous opponents” in a make-or-break speech, with leadership rivals on the brink of a challenge.Starmer said he would fight any leadership challenge and would not walk away from his responsibilities as prime minister.British Steel would be formally nationalised this week by legislation.A new, wide-ranging deal with the EU including an ambitious youth mobility scheme.A guaranteed offer of a job training or work placement for young people. Continue reading...
PM makes series of policy pledges including seeking new deal with EU and says he will fight any challengeWho are the main threats to Keir Starmer’s Labour leadership?UK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has said he will prove his doubters wrong as he warned Labour was facing “very dangerous opponents” in a make-or-break speech, with leadership rivals on the brink of a challenge.Starmer said he would fight any leadership challenge and would not “walk away” from his responsibilities as prime minister.British Steel would be formally nationalised this week by legislation.A new, wide-ranging deal with the EU including an ambitious youth mobility scheme.A guaranteed offer of a job training or work placement for young people. Continue reading...
