2 h. ago New archbishop warns against hostile or threatening language on immigration

Dame Sarah Mullally said all senior leaders, whether in politics or faith, have a responsibility to ‘think about the language we use’.

Events

25 h. ago Baroness Mone accuses Chancellor of ‘inflammatory’ language in letter to PM

Rachel Reeves is reported to have joked that the Government had a vendetta against peer Lady Mone during a fringe event at Labour’s party conference.

Politics

3 d. ago Starmer argues for inclusive patrotism and accuses Farage of trying to divide Britain

Prime Minister Keir Starmer gas accused hard-right politician Nigel Farage of crossing “a moral line” with his anti-immigtration stance

Politics

3 d. ago Our world is hurtling into climate disaster and what do politicians give us? Oilfields and new runways | Bill McGuire

In the name of ‘pragmatism’, green measures are being ditched, net zero derided. Be very clear: without slashing emissions we are in deep, deep troubleThe hope that followed the signing of the Paris climate agreement in 2016 has long gone as the global community has failed utterly to rein in emissions, which – barring a small pandemic-induced blip in 2020 – have headed remorselessly upwards ever since. And there is little sign of this changing anytime soon. Indeed, as global heating has accelerated over the past few years, instead of trying harder, the world is turning its back on measures to tackle the climate crisis.In the UK, Labour is considering the approval of two major new oilfields in the North Sea – Rosebank and Jackdaw – with both Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves reported to be backing the proposals, which would lock in reliance on fossil fuels at the expense of renewables. Alongside this, instead of the government introducing measures to reduce aviation emissions, such as a...

Politics

4 d. ago Big Issue relaunched as magazine explores ‘crisis’ in trust of Government

The magazine was first published 34 years ago.

Politics

4 d. ago Rachel Reeves to make case for ‘contribution’ ahead of youth jobs guarantee

The Chancellor is expected to say Britain must build on the principle of doing ‘our duty for each other’.

Politics

5 d. ago Poll puts arch leadership rival Andy Burnham 50 points ahead of Keir Starmer as PM faces Labour Party conference from hell

Sir Keir Starmer was welcomed to the Labour Party conference on Saturday night with the news that leadership rival Andy Burnham leads him by a 50 points in the polls.

Politics

5 d. ago Labour can pull this round, PM says of polling fortunes as conference starts

It is the fight of our times and we’ve all got to be in it together, Sir Keir said during an interview published as he arrived at Labour conference.

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5 d. ago Rachel Reeves says Keir Starmer's leadership rival Andy Burnham should stick to current job as rumours 'swirl' over potential challenge

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham claims Labour MPs want him to launch a leadership bid against Sir Keir Starmer, who faces a major bout of party infighting.

Politics

6 d. ago Chancellor unveils up to £20 million for Victorian pier after blaze

Rachel Reeves visited Southport on Saturday, ahead of the Labour Party conference which is taking place 18 miles away in ACC Liverpool.

Economics

6 d. ago Starmer brands Reform UK an ‘enemy’ of Britain ahead of Labour conference

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has meanwhile said she wants to sign an ‘ambitious’ new youth migration scheme with the EU.

Politics

6 d. ago Reeves takes aim at Burnham’s ‘in hock to bond markets’ comment

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will tell Labour activists at the Liverpool conference that now ‘is not time’ for Labour infighting.

Events

7 d. ago Sir Keir Starmer says he is ‘absolutely committed’ to Northern Powerhouse Rail

The delayed Northern Powerhouse Rail plans are to be unveiled ‘in the coming weeks’, a Government source has said.

Politics

7 d. ago Government announces £5bn to revive high streets, parks and public spaces

The investment includes £2 million every year for a decade for 169 more areas and a one-off cash injection of £1.5 million for 95 areas.

Politics

2 w. ago Lettuce 2.0 Rachel Reeves is 'Chancellor in name only' as Keir Starmer 'loses confidence'

Labour insiders allege the PM has set up a Budget Board with weekly meetings to prevent Reeves repeating blunders such as increasing National Insurance contributions for employers and ending winter fuel payments

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3 w. ago Labour's growth pledge lies in tatters and I fear there is worse to come, says HUGO DUNCAN

Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves promised to make Britain the fastest-growing economy in the G7. But there was no growth at all in July. The economy is flatlining.

Politics

3 w. ago Reeves accepts impact of taxes on growth as she orders Cabinet to tighten belts

Chancellor Rachel Reeves sought to reassure business chiefs that she would seek spending restraint rather than growth-busting taxes.

Politics

3 w. ago Rachel Reeves among the few survivors of Keir Starmer's brutal Cabinet purge despite Britain's stalling economy and mounting threat of debt crisis

After being forced into action by Angela Rayner 's resignation as Deputy Prime Minister over her tax row, Sir Keir carried out a frantic reshuffle of his administration.

Events

3 w. ago Will Rachel Reeves be the ONLY survivor of Keir Starmer's brutal Cabinet purge despite Britain's stalling economy and mounting threat of a debt crisis?

After being forced into action by Angela Rayner 's resignation as Deputy Prime Minister over her tax row, Sir Keir carried out a frantic reshuffle of his administration.

Events

4 w. ago Rayner firm denies giving tax advice as PM refuses to say if he would sack her

The conveyancer used by the Deputy Prime Minister to purchase her Hove flat said it did not give advice on trust and tax matters.

Economics