Labour Party

Keir Starmer announces abolition of NHS England to cut bureaucracy and focus on patient care

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to abolish NHS England, hoping to cut down on unnecessary bureaucracy and bring the health service back under central government control.

Labour reveals ambitious economic plan to revitalise Britain’s workforce

To try and reshape the economic landscape, Labour has revealed its plan to reignite economic growth and strengthen living standards across the UK.

Labour proposes overhaul of Britain’s Railways to enhance passenger experience

Labour has revealed a plan to bring train operators under public ownership and streamline governance to prioritise passenger satisfaction.

UK Government to quadruple solar power investment through GB energy initiative

Following the recent 2024 general election, the UK government has revealed ambitious plans to significantly boost investment in renewable energy.

A historic landslide and a Labour party victory: But what can we expect from them?

Rishi Sunak has announced his resignation as leader of the Conservative Party following what can be described as a catastrophic night for his party.

New labour Government faces urgent call to address STEM workforce crisis

EngineeringUK, the leading body for engineering in the UK, is urging the new labour government to take immediate action to tackle the growing skills shortage in STEM fields. But what has labour promised this sector already?

Voters’ priorities in UK election: NHS vs Economy key considerations

As the UK gears up for the upcoming election on July 4th, new polling data from Ipsos reveals distinct contrasts in voter priorities between the main political parties.

Labour’s plan to enhance UK energy with state-owned power company

Labour has announced a plan to establish Great British Energy, a government-owned power company, as the foundation of its strategy to decarbonise the UK’s energy sector and enhance energy security.

UK General Election and deceptive tactics: Navigating the maze of manipulative campaigning

There is a fine line between creative campaigning designed to grab attention and campaigning that creatively manipulates the truth. The increasingly blurred line between the two is becoming a worryingly familiar sight in our politics, particularly as we head into general election territory.

Innovation, learning, policing and online safety: The King’s Speech

In the King’s Speech, we saw announcements of long-term strategies to meet deficits in healthcare training, much-needed investment in mental health services and encouragement in engagement in innovative technologies, but what about policing and public safety?

Do we need a general election?

In less than two months, two Conservative Prime Ministers have resigned - it begs the question, do we need a general election?

In the Bleak Midwinter: Royal Mail strike will see 19 days of industrial action

The Royal Mail strike will see 19 days of industrial action in the run-up to Christmas, including on Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

What does the mini budget mean for you?

The mini budget is the phrase on everyone's lips; but what does it actually mean, and how will you be affected?

North versus South: PM Boris Johnson creates “three-tier” system

On 12 October, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a “three-tier” system to override previous COVID-19 measures across England - what does that mean?

Russia behind APT29 cyberattack on UK vaccine trials

Today (16 July) the UK Government confirmed an APT29 cyberattack, on the UK's COVID-19 vaccine trials and previously the 2019 General Election.

PMQ’s summary: The NHS, PPE acquisition and knife crime

On 29 April, First Secretary Dominic Raab discussed government plans in relation to crucial issues such as PPE acquisition and knife crime.

UK child poverty rate could increase under current government

A recent report outlines how Conservative social security promises would raise the UK child poverty rate to a record-breaking high.

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