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1 week ago
London politics

How long soon would Labour deliver 40,000 NHS appointments?

Keir Starmer emphasizes ready-to-go election pledges with plans for NHS appointments. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Europe politics

Starmer can't dodge the Europe question for ever. In office, the economy will answer it for him | Martin Kettle

The Labour government's approach to Europe under Keir Starmer may focus more on the economy than geopolitical factors, with a gradual and nuanced shift rather than a drastic one. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London politics

London mayoral election: Sadiq Khan launches re-election campaign with pledge of 40,000 council homes

Labour government and mayor offer once-in-a-generation chance to ease London's housing crisis
Sadiq Khan pledges to double council homes target to 40,000 and emphasizes unity and hope with Labour over chaos with Tories. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
UK politics

Keir Starmer announces plan for supervised toothbrushing in schools

Keir Starmer announced plans to improve child health under a Labour government, including supervised toothbrushing in schools.
Labour's action plan includes a 9pm watershed for junk-food ads, banning vape ads aimed at children, and a free breakfast club in every primary school. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
UK politics

Raising pay for junior doctors would be journey, not an event' for Labour, says Wes Streeting UK politics live

David Cameron's appearance at the Commons foreign affairs committee has been postponed due to his attendance at the funeral of the emir of Kuwait.
Wes Streeting, the shadow health secretary, spoke about Labour's commitment to reducing NHS waiting times and fair pay for doctors. [ more ]
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www.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London politics

Sadiq Khan promises 1,300 new police officers - but only with a Labour Government

Sadiq Khan pledges to increase neighborhood police if re-elected with Labour Government.
Additional officers to come from a pool of 13,000 extra officers nationwide funded through identified savings. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
London politics

Sadiq Khan hits out at desperate, divisive narrative' from Conservatives

Sadiq Khan criticizes the Conservative party for exploiting people's fears and failing to address them
Khan outlines his achievements as London mayor and promises to work towards a Labour government [ more ]
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2 months ago
Growth hacking

Rachel Reeves: Treasury will hardwire' growth into tax and spending decisions

Labour government plans to prioritize economic growth by integrating enterprise and growth unit with tax and spending divisions at the Treasury.
Rachel Reeves aims to reform and strengthen the Treasury to enhance its focus on economic growth and make it more pivotal to decision-making processes. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Jeremy Hunt defies public services alarm with pre-election budget tax cuts

Jeremy Hunt pledges lower taxes and higher growth with a 2p cut in national insurance.
Hunt emphasizes the need for a high-wage, high-skill economy for increased prosperity. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Labour says it would aim for zero-waste economy by 2050

Labour government aims for zero-waste economy by 2050
Zero-waste economy could save billions, protect environment, and boost UK economy. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

After 14 years of Tory cruelty, here are three ways Labour could use the benefits system to bring about good | Frances Ryan

Britain's safety net has been shredded, leading to poverty and sickness.
Utilizing the benefits system can bring about positive change by addressing poverty and hardship. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Labour plans training for all police officers over violence against women

Compulsory training on combating violence against women and girls for police officers in England and Wales by Labour government.
Focus on raising standards in the police, improving culture, making officers aware of signs of male violence against women and girls. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
UK news

Labour would cut net migration to 200,000 a year, says shadow minister

Labour government aims to cut net migration to a couple of hundred thousand a year within its first term
The increase in net migration is largely due to people coming to work in the health and social care sectors
The Conservatives have failed to meet their targets for reducing net migration [ more ]
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