Tag: Labour
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Labour MPs Warn Starmer Over Jury Trial Limits Proposal
Background: The push to limit jury trials Discussions inside the Labour Party have intensified over proposed limits on jury trials, a policy idea aimed at addressing delays and perceived regional disparities in trial outcomes. The proposal, which has circulated in Whitehall and Labour circles, would change procedural rules and potentially reduce the number of cases…
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Poll puts Labour well ahead of National
Labour Opens Eight-Point Lead as National Trails in Latest Poll In the latest The Post/Freshwater Strategy poll, Labour holds an eight-point lead over National, according to voters surveyed in the most recent wave. The national mood, as reflected by the poll, signals continued momentum for the governing party while underscoring the challenges the opposition faces…
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Poll Shows Labour Well Ahead of National, Yet No Clear Governing Margin
Poll snapshot: Labour holds a solid lead A new The Post/Freshwater Strategy poll indicates that Labour and National remain the two dominant forces in New Zealand politics, but the numbers stop short of a clear governing majority for either side. Labour holds 38% support, up four points from the previous survey taken in Otemiri, while…
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Budget at Crossroads: Labour Alarms Over a Business Exodus as UK Growth Faces Pressure
Experts warn the Budget could trigger a talent exodus The eve of the Budget brought headlines as Labour warned that the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, risks prompting an exodus of talent from the United Kingdom if Wednesday’s fiscal plan does not address the needs of its fastest-growing businesses. An open letter to the Chancellor, signed by…
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Reeves Calls on Labour MPs to Unite Behind Budget
Reeves Urges Unity Behind the Budget Chancellor Rachel Reeves has called on Labour MPs to rally behind her Budget, signaling a commitment to stay in place and steer the party through upcoming fiscal decisions. Speaking at a Labour Parliamentary Party meeting on Monday evening, Reeves emphasized the importance of unity, urging colleagues to “stick together”…
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Labour Faces Budget Spotlight: Unity urged as Reeves charts course
Overview: A Budget in the Spotlight As the nation braces for the Budget, the political chatter centers on Chancellor Rachel Reeves and how Labour will present its fiscal strategy. The press framing focuses on two intertwined strands: a call for party unity behind the Budget and attention to safeguarding vulnerable groups, including abuse victims. The…
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A Make-or-Break Budget: Inside the Treasury Before Labour’s Crucial Day
Introduction: The pressure cooker before a pivotal budget Every budget cycle is a test of nerves for policymakers, but when a party beyond the current administration faces the Treasury on the eve of a crucial budget day, the stakes rise markedly. The upcoming Labour budget represents not just a fiscal statement, but a political signal…
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A Make-or-Break Budget: Inside the Treasury Ahead of Labour’s Crucial Day
Introduction: The high-stakes moment Every budget is a test case in political leadership, but few moments feel as taut as the run-up to a party’s key budget day. In the corridors of the Treasury, a delicate balance exists between fiscal prudence and political signalling. For Labour, the upcoming budget represents not just a ledger of…
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Keir Starmer Sets Boundaries on Burnham Leadership Challenge
Starmer pushes back against leadership speculation In a firm defiance of growing whispers about a potential challenge to his leadership, Labour leader Keir Starmer has sought to downplay the talk surrounding Andy Burnham, the current mayor of Manchester. Starmer’s message to Labour MPs and senior figures was clear: keep focus on governance and policy, and…
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Starmer slams Farage over Reform racism allegations
Headline clash over Reform UK racism claims Prime Minister Keir Starmer has publicly challenged Nigel Farage, accusing the former UKIP leader of being “spineless” in his approach to racism within Reform UK. The remarks come amid a Guardian investigation alleging Farage made xenophobic and antisemitic comments during his school years, claims that have put the…