Starmer clarifies EU position after Lammy customs union remarks
PM Keir Starmer insists Labour will stick to its manifesto, deepening EU ties but not rejoining the customs union, single market, or freedom of movement. Read the latest.
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Ex-MP: Labour's Tax Pledge Was an Unnecessary Straitjacket
Former Labour MP Tony Wright argues manifesto pledges like Starmer's tax promise are not binding contracts. Good governance requires flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances. Read the full analysis.
Starmer Admits He Considered Income Tax Manifesto Breach
Keir Starmer defends Chancellor Rachel Reeves, revealing he personally weighed breaking a manifesto pledge on income tax. Analysis shows his political survival is now bound to hers. Read the full story.
Rowson cartoon targets Labour's workers' rights policy
Martin Rowson's latest political cartoon delivers sharp criticism of Labour's workers' rights manifesto, questioning Keir Starmer's commitment to change. See the analysis.
Labour's £26bn budget breaks manifesto pledges
Keir Starmer's government faces backlash after £26bn budget breaches tax promises and waters down workers' rights. Analysis reveals manifesto U-turns and political fallout.
Government abandons day-one unfair dismissal protection
Ministers drop key Labour manifesto pledge for employment rights reform. Workers' unfair dismissal protection delayed to six months. Share your views on this policy reversal.
Labour faces backlash over workers' rights U-turn
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson defends the government's decision to delay unfair dismissal rights, insisting the Employment Rights Bill remains a major upgrade. Read the latest.
Labour accused of betrayal over workers' rights U-turn
Sir Keir Starmer faces backlash from Labour backbenchers after abandoning day-one unfair dismissal protection. Read the full story on the government's manifesto breach.
Labour faces backlash over workers' rights U-turn
Labour government drops day-one unfair dismissal protection from employment bill, sparking accusations of manifesto breach and union anger. Read the full analysis.
Labour abandons day one unfair dismissal pledge
Sir Keir Starmer faces a backbench revolt after ditching a key manifesto promise on workers' rights. Discover the details of the policy reversal and the fallout.
Labour U-turns on day-one workers' protection
Labour abandons manifesto pledge for day-one unfair dismissal protection, now requiring six months' service. Business groups welcome change while unions express disappointment.
Starmer defends tax-raising Budget amid manifesto row
Keir Starmer defends the tax-raising Budget as essential for public services and fighting child poverty, while experts warn it fails to boost growth. Read the full analysis.
IFS: Reeves broke tax pledge in Budget
The IFS says Rachel Reeves broke a manifesto pledge with £26bn tax hikes, pushing the tax burden to a record high. Read the full analysis.
Asylum seeker hotel numbers rise 13% in three months
New data reveals a 13% surge in asylum seekers housed in UK hotels, reaching 36,273. Labour pledges to end the practice by 2029. Discover the latest figures and political responses.
Reid grills Reeves over Labour tax pledge breach
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faced intense questioning from Susanna Reid about breaking Labour's manifesto tax promises in £30bn Budget. Watch the heated exchange unfold.
Reeves defends budget amid thinktank criticism
Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends her budget against criticism from leading thinktanks. The Resolution Foundation reveals tax threshold freezes hit workers harder than manifesto pledge breach. Follow live updates.
Reeves' Budget Sparks Manifesto Promise Debate
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces scrutiny over whether freezing tax thresholds breaks Labour's manifesto commitments. Analysis reveals how wage growth could push more into paying income tax.
Starmer refuses to rule out manifesto-busting tax rises
Sir Keir Starmer repeatedly declines to rule out tax rises that could break Labour's key election pledges. Read the full analysis of the potential budget fallout.
Starmer refuses to rule out manifesto-busting tax rises
Keir Starmer repeatedly evaded questions on potential tax threshold freezes ahead of Rachel Reeves's crucial Budget. Will Labour break its manifesto pledge?
PM declines to rule out tax rises ahead of Budget
Prime Minister Keir Starmer refuses to reaffirm manifesto tax pledge ahead of crucial Budget. Will working people face higher taxes? Read the latest.
Labour's Income Tax Pledge Under Scrutiny
Fact check: Could Labour's Budget breach its manifesto by extending income tax threshold freezes? Full Fact investigates the promises and political battle.
New homes in England hit near-decade low
Official figures reveal new home construction in England has fallen to its lowest level since 2015/16, dealing a blow to Labour's 1.5 million homes pledge. Discover the full analysis.
MPs: NHS waiting list target at 'serious risk'
MPs warn the Government's key NHS waiting list pledge is in serious jeopardy, drawing parallels to HS2 failures. Will patient care suffer amid major reforms?
Swinney denies breaking SNP tax pledge in manifesto
First Minister John Swinney faces scrutiny after denying breaking SNP's 2021 manifesto tax promise. Scottish taxpayers face £1bn shortfall despite higher rates. Read the full investigation.
New California Community Requires Residents Sign Kindness Pledge
Silverwood, a $7 billion master-planned community in California, requires residents to sign a kindness pledge before moving in. Discover how this innovative approach aims to foster community spirit.
Reeves Abandons Income Tax Rise After Labour Revolt
Chancellor Rachel Reeves performs a major U-turn on planned income tax increases following pressure from Labour MPs fearing a breach of manifesto promises. Discover the political fallout.
Reeves' Budget U-Turn Divides Public Opinion
Chancellor Rachel Reeves abandons income tax rise plans, sparking heated debate over Labour's economic credibility and Budget uncertainty ahead of November announcement.
Reeves Drops Plan to Break Labour Tax Pledge
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has scrapped her plan to break Labour's manifesto pledge and raise income tax in the upcoming Budget, following internal party pressure. Discover the full story behind this dramatic U-turn.
Rachel Reeves ditches income tax hike plan
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to abandon plans to raise income tax in the Budget, fearing a backlash over broken manifesto pledges. Discover the alternative strategies being considered.
Reeves abandons income tax hike plan for Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has reportedly abandoned plans to raise income tax in the upcoming Budget, breaking a key Labour manifesto pledge. Discover the implications for UK taxpayers.
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