Labour Party
Andy Burnham signals major tax raid to fund free social care
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to make adult social care free at the point of use across Britain, setting up an election battle over tax rises.
John Healey calls benefit bill reduction a moral duty at Labour conference
Chancellor John Healey used his Labour conference address to frame welfare reduction as a moral imperative, unveiling a £100m apprenticeship expansion.
Healey vows to stick to fiscal rules in budget built on hope
Chancellor John Healey used his first conference speech to pledge a new age of industrialisation while committing to strict Treasury fiscal rules amid rising debt.
Labour refuses to guarantee state pension triple lock beyond next election
Senior Labour figures have declined to guarantee the state pension triple lock beyond the next general election, citing soaring costs and generational fairness.
Burnham insists he can deliver change despite ‘challenging’ circumstances
Prime Minister Andy Burnham insists he can deliver meaningful change for Britain ahead of the Labour conference, despite mounting global pressures and fiscal constraints.
Labour poll collapse projects hung parliament and huge Reform UK gains
A landmark YouGov mega-poll reveals a dramatic collapse in Labour support, projecting a hung parliament and massive gains for Reform UK as Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces mounting economic and political crises.
What Burnham as PM could mean for your taxes, welfare and immigration
Andy Burnham is seeking a return to Westminster through the Makerfield by-election, paving the way for a potential Labour leadership bid.
Andy Burnham maintains Labour poll lead over Reform UK in new survey
Exclusive polling data reveals Andy Burnham has sustained Labour's lead over Nigel Farage's Reform UK following a series of summer policy interventions.
Nigel Farage capitalises on Angela Rayner resignation and Labour reshuffle
The resignation of the housing secretary over unpaid property tax has forced a sweeping cabinet reshuffle, handing a strategic opportunity to Nigel Farage.
Andy Burnham warned by a Labour MP he sounds like Starmer ahead of PM role
Newly installed Prime Minister Andy Burnham is facing early friction from Labour backbenchers who warn his administration sounds indistinguishable from the previous tenure.
Reform UK wins hundreds of seats and Essex control in 2026 local elections
Reform UK secured significant victories and control of Essex County Council in the 2026 local elections, dealing a severe blow to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party.
Capital gains tax frontrunner for hike in Budget
Capital gains tax is reportedly the leading candidate for a rate hike in the upcoming October Budget as insiders weigh options to rebuild fiscal headroom.
Andy Burnham believes the whole of England can be like Manchester
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is pushing to replicate the Greater Manchester devolution model across all of England by 2028, sparking debate over local taxes.
John Healey backs growth but says Labour must be honest on spending
Chancellor John Healey vowed to make Britain's economy grow while warning of strict spending controls and refusing to rule out upcoming tax rises.
Labour accused of backing foreign gas imports over Scottish jobs
The UK Government faces intense criticism after proposals emerged to rely on foreign gas imports rather than supporting domestic North Sea extraction.
Home Office plan to stop migrants using family gets red rating, faces block
The Regulatory Policy Committee has declared the Home Office impact assessment unfit for purpose regarding proposed restrictions on Article 8 family ties.
Andy Burnham to tour Britain in effort to reconnect government with public
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is embarking on a national tour this coming week to unveil financial support policies and connect with the public.
Labour doesn’t understand the meaning of the word ‘growth’
UK political discourse increasingly uses economic buzzwords to mask structural vulnerabilities, spanning local licensing disputes and national fiscal rules.
Andy Burnham faces backlash over holiday and prison release scheme
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is facing a wave of political backlash during his first family holiday abroad, triggered by controversy surrounding a prisoner early release scheme.
Andy Burnham’s early policies test Scotland’s John Swinney on devolution
Scottish First Minister John Swinney met Andy Burnham to discuss constructive cooperation as a sweeping policy package tests devolution and energy powers.