28 h. ago Rachel Reeves insists she’s ‘cracking on with the job’ as she hugs Starmer after Commons tears

The prime minister and chancellor shared a hug as they moved to calm the markets after a tumultuous week which saw tears in the Commons during PMQs

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30 h. ago Voices: For crying out loud: are you ready for the ‘politics of pain’ about to hit us?

I once accused the PM and his chancellor of being too gloomy, writes John Rentoul. Turns out they were not gloomy enough – and they’ll have to lead the nation through another vale of tears

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32 h. ago Keir Starmer's plan to 'rewire' NHS explained – why you won’t have to go to hospital

Sir Keir Starmer launches the Government's 'Ten Year Health Plan' which aims to transform where we get NHS care - here's what it will mean for us all

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33 h. ago ‘Clearly I was upset,’ says Reeves as she responds to questions about tears at PMQs – UK politics live

Chancellor says tears due to ‘a personal issue’ but it was her job to be at PMQs supporting Keir StarmerStreeting says he has to go to the Commons to make a statement to MPs.But first he introduces Rachel Reeves, saying that she has put an extra £29bn into the NHS.It is thanks to her leadership that we’ve seen interest rates in our country fall four times. It’s thanks to her leadership that we see wages finally rising faster than the cost of living. And it’s thanks to her leadership we have the fastest growing economy in the G7.If Australia can effectively serve communities living in the remote outback, we can meet the needs of people living in rural England.If community health teams can go door to door to prevent ill health in Brazil, we can do the same in Bradford. Continue reading...

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34 h. ago Starmer defends Reeves but refuses to rule out tax rises as he announces 10

PM says only possible to transform the NHS due to decisions taken by chancellor, and denies the pressure is too much for herStreeting says he has to go to the Commons to make a statement to MPs.But first he introduces Rachel Reeves, saying that she has put an extra £29bn into the NHS.It is thanks to her leadership that we’ve seen interest rates in our country fall four times. It’s thanks to her leadership that we see wages finally rising faster than the cost of living. And it’s thanks to her leadership we have the fastest growing economy in the G7.If Australia can effectively serve communities living in the remote outback, we can meet the needs of people living in rural England.If community health teams can go door to door to prevent ill health in Brazil, we can do the same in Bradford. Continue reading...

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35 h. ago Keir Starmer set for major announcement after Rachel Reeves appeared tearful in PMQs

Keir Starmer is set to unveil a brand new 10-year plan for the NHS – despite his speech being focused on fixing the NHS he is expected to face numerous questions on his Chancellor Rachel Reeves

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9 d. ago Keir Starmer's ageing visibly, overwhelmed by events and has no plan but to blow your money. It's pathetic to watch. He's finished: DANIEL HANNAN

He has been marginalised on the world stage, under siege from Labour MPs, unable to push through small reforms to slow down public spending, the PM seems well, spent.

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1 week ago Energy bills could be cut by up to 25% for thousands of UK businesses

The plan forms a key part of Sir Keir Starmer's 10-year industrial strategy

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1 week ago Trump sensationally calls for Iranian regime change as he holds crisis talks with UK prime minister Keir Starmer amid Tehran threats to unleash revenge

President Donald Trump held crisis talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer as world leaders plan for Iran's revenge after its nuclear sites were severely damaged overnight.

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3 w. ago Keir Starmer unveils plan to help one million schoolkids in major tech drive

The Prime Minister will announce plans to help around one million school-age children gain skills in technology under a new TechFirst scheme to help them learn AI and computing skills

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3 w. ago Keir Starmer’s defence expansion plan 'will bring tens of billions of investment into Scotland'

Military intelligence experts say thousands of jobs will be created as billions are ploughed into key Scots locations.

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4 w. ago What Keir Starmer's new free school meals plan means for London

The government has announced the major change to free school meals will take effect from next year

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