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How Angela Rayner has become the most influential figure in Starmer’s government – for now
The Independent's Political Editor David Maddox says that despite the clash with Unite, the deputy prime minister’s influence ...
How Keir Starmer Squandered His First Year as Britain’s Leader
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer answers questions during a press conference on Aug. 1, 2024. Britain's Prime Minister ...
One year in, Labour has a surprising amount to celebrate. But you wouldn’t know it
On top of this, the government has become known for doing some remarkably un-Labour things. In September 2024, it changed the ...
Steve Coogan claims Keir Starmer’s Labour will ‘pave the way’ for Reform UK
Steve Coogan has accused Sir Keir Starmer of paving the way for Reform UK, describing the Labour government’s policies as ...
UK leader Starmer waters down planned welfare cuts after revolt in his Labour Party
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has given way to political pressure and watered down planned welfare reforms to avert ...
Starmer’s attempt at welfare reform roils his party, capping a troubled first year in office
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer marks a year in office this week, facing challenges from within his party and the public.
Labour billionaire backer John Caudwell ‘nervous’ about Starmer after winter fuel ‘fiasco’
Labour billionaire backer John Caudwell ‘nervous’ about Starmer after winter fuel ‘fiasco’ - Phones 4u founder raised ...
In search of Labour’s ‘working people’ – the paradox at the heart of Keir Starmer’s first year in power
The new Labour government is pitching “change” to “working people” but it needs to update its idea of who these people are.
Starmer faces down a revolt over welfare reform after a troubled first year in office
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer marks a year in office this week, facing challenges from within his party and the public ...
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Starmer would be foolish not to recognise the threat posed by a left ...
Starmer would be foolish not to recognise the threat posed by a left-wing Corbyn party "His new party will be enough to lose Labour many, many seats in 2029," said Reform UK's Zia Yusuf.
Starmer Backtracks on Planned Social Cuts After Pushback From His Own Party
The British prime minister had pressed ahead with the proposal, but a parliamentary vote on it was expected to fail.
Starmer’s migrants return deal a ‘publicity stunt’ that won’t win back voters, top pollsters warn
Sir Keir Starmer’s much-lauded “one in, one out” migrant return deal with Emmanuel Macron is a “publicity stunt” that won’t win back voters, Britain’s leading pollsters have warned.Professor Sir John ...