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UK Cabinet Relations Damaged by Defence Investment Plan Row
WorldThe Guardian28d ago

UK Cabinet Relations Damaged by Defence Investment Plan Row

Protracted disagreements over the UK's defence investment plan (Dip) have severely strained cabinet relations, with sources indicating the much-delayed plan is nearing sign-off after significant infighting within the Labour government.

Labour Party Grapples With Internal Power Struggle Over Brexit Stance
PoliticsAPBBCbloomberg+25FTThe GuardianAl Jazeerafazberlingskeder-standardFrance 24vg+17 more1mo ago28 sources

Labour Party Grapples With Internal Power Struggle Over Brexit Stance

The UK Labour Party is experiencing an internal power struggle, with figures like Wes Streeting advocating for reversing Brexit and Andy Burnham playing down rejoining the EU. This debate is contributing to questions about Keir Starmer's leadership and the party's future direction.

UK Youth Unemployment Rises to 14-Year High
Politicsberlingske4mo ago

UK Youth Unemployment Rises to 14-Year High

New figures reveal that British youth unemployment has reached its highest level in 14 years, with a significant increase in long-term illness among young people. Factors include Labour government policies and more fundamental economic forces.

Concerns about Imran’s health echo across UK Parliament
PoliticsDawn4mo ago

Concerns about Imran’s health echo across UK Parliament

The imprisonment and reported deteriorating health of former prime minister Imran Khan came under sustained scrutiny in the UK Parliament on Tuesday. Peers across party lines pressed the Labour government to intensify diplomatic engagement with Islamabad and consider linking aid and trade to human rights benchmarks. The issue was raised during oral questions led by Labour peer Baroness Alexander of Cleveden, who asked about discussions with the government of Pakistan regarding Imran’s incarce...

Andy Burnham Seeks Advice on Forming Future Labour Government
PoliticsBBCThe Guardiandelo+3The Independentirish-independentavgi1mo ago6 sources

Andy Burnham Seeks Advice on Forming Future Labour Government

Andy Burnham is reportedly seeking advice from Sue Gray, Keir Starmer's former chief of staff, regarding the formation of a future Labour government, a move that suggests potential leadership ambitions within the party as Starmer faces scrutiny.

Starmer Defends Government Policies Against Blair's Criticism
PoliticsBBCThe Guardianmorgunbladid+3The Independentstraits-timesnaftemporiki1mo ago6 sources

Starmer Defends Government Policies Against Blair's Criticism

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has publicly defended his government's policy decisions, directly responding to criticism from former Prime Minister Tony Blair. Starmer asserted that Blair was incorrect in his assessment of the current Labour government's direction.

Cruelty to immigrants is not what my party stands for. It’s time for True Labour, not Blue Labour | Stella Creasy
PoliticsThe Guardian4mo ago

Cruelty to immigrants is not what my party stands for. It’s time for True Labour, not Blue Labour | Stella Creasy

We must get back to the party’s roots before it is too late. That means embracing difference, rejecting division – and fighting for opportunities for all The 1951 Labour government proudly signed the refugee convention. Today’s Labour government is now in danger of consigning it to history. Why and how this is happening challenges those of us who are both socialists and democrats. For our economy, our society and our sanity we must reject the thinking of the Blue Labour faction and set out wh...

UK Business Growth Hits Two-Year High, But Service Sector Jobs Cut
Businesscyprus-mail4mo ago

UK Business Growth Hits Two-Year High, But Service Sector Jobs Cut

British businesses experienced a second consecutive month of rebound in early 2026, reaching a two-year high in growth. However, jobs in the services sector are being sharply cut, partly attributed to higher taxes imposed by the Labour government, according to an S&P Global UK survey.