4 d. ago Grangemouth has 'huge potential' and jobs will come soon, says Keir Starmer

The Prime Minister said he did not see the closure of the refinery “as one of those cases where decline is inevitable.”

Politics

5 d. ago Shabana Mahmood tells Andy Burnham to 'focus on the day job' amid fresh claims he's ready to challenge Keir Starmer

The Home Secretary warned her party not to 'waste a single second' of being in power as she attempted to dampen down questions about the Prime Minister's future.

Events

2 w. ago There are those on the left and right who offer only grievance: Labour is getting on with the job of economic renewal | Keir Starmer

Judge last week’s budget in the light of our bold plans to sweep away red tape, tackle inactivity among young people and pursue a closer trading relationship with the EUKeir Starmer is the prime minister of the United KingdomReport: Labour’s economic plan will take years to deliver, Starmer saysAt the budget last week, we made the right choices for Britain, cutting the cost of energy with £150 off bills, protecting the NHS and tackling the scourge of child poverty by removing the two-child limit. We also ensured that the revenue we raised through taxes was done fairly, with everyone contributing but those with the broadest shoulders contributing their fair share. As a result of the choices we made, the budget created a more stable economic environment, driving down inflation and government bond yields. This is vital for protecting our public services, when £1 in every £10 spent by government goes on debt interest.The budget builds on the action we have already taken to improve the e...

Economics

2 w. ago Labour’s economic plan will take years to deliver, Keir Starmer says

Exclusive: PM hits back at critics as he insists Rachel Reeves right to impose £26bn worth of tax rises at budget• Keir Starmer: Labour is getting on with the job of economic renewalLabour’s economic plan will take years to deliver in full, Keir Starmer has said as he tries to regain the narrative after a turbulent response to last week’s budget.In an article for the Guardian, the prime minister hit back at his political opponents, insisting the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, was right to impose £26bn worth of tax rises. Continue reading...

Economics

3 w. ago Budget 2025: Keir Starmer's top aide hits back at 'saving PM's job' claim in TV exchange

Darren Jones, the Prime Minister's chief secretary, said Rachel Reeves' Budget will 'meet the needs of the country' and pushed back when asked if the plans were about saving the PM's job

Economics

3 w. ago Sir Keir Starmer celebrates £4billion deal to supply Indonesia's navy

Led by British defence firm Babcock, the programme will see the two countries jointly develop capability for Indonesia's navy, creating jobs in Rosyth, Bristol and Plymouth.

Economics