31 h. ago If stopping the boats were simple, it would have happened by now

Editorial: With the number of people who have crossed the Channel on small boats since Keir Starmer came to power passing 50,000, it is a reminder that, during the election, Labour gave the impression it had a plan to fix the problem of irregular migration. But that is not to decry their efforts so far

Politics

5 d. ago Digital ID cards would be required for every Scot under plan by Labour MP

EXCLUSIVE: Livingston MP Gregor Poynton says a modern identity card could bring huge benefits

Politics

6 d. ago Inner London boroughs will be big losers in Labour's plan to shake

Cash for inner London town halls will be 11-12% lower in 2028-29 in real terms under the reforms, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies

Politics

1 week ago 'The fruits of October 7': The sickening phrase used by Hamas to describe Labour's plan to recognise a Palestinian state, 22 months on from massacre

The statement came as furore around the Prime Minister's proposal showed no sign of dying down at the weekend.

Events

3 w. ago Middle class families could be hit with soaring water bills under Labour's new plan to subside the costs for Britain's poorest households

The proposed national social tariff is due to be presented to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in a review of the water industry on Monday.

Society

4 w. ago UK set to become Europe’s most populated country by end of century — and Britons think Labour has no plan

Britain’s population could reach more than 86 million by 2100, a cross-party Lords report has warned

Politics