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Party leader says he would not bring in lower environmental and food standards than in Europe or reduce workers’ rightsKeir Starmer has gone further than before in outlining his vision of a future UK relationship with the EU, saying Labour didn’t “want…
MP says investigation sparked by a letter to the Observer seen as arguing there is a hierarchy of racism is being run out of party HQDiane Abbott has accused Labour of leading a “fraudulent” investigation into her comments about racism that left her su…
Talks between Labour leader and French president at Élysée described as ‘warm and engaging’ Keir Starmer has completed his international mini-tour by meeting Emmanuel Macron in Paris for symbolically significant if low-key talks that skirted around spe…
Rishi Sunak’s government seen as less competent that Boris Johnson’s administration. This live blog is closedThe UK economy is set to witness the highest inflation rate of the world’s G7 advanced economies this year, according to new forecasts, PA Medi…
Labour leader to meet Emmanuel Macron amid his international tour to test appetite for closer ties to EUKeir Starmer is to meet Emmanuel Macron as he begins to prepare the ground for a potential renegotiation of the UK-EU trading agreement in 2025.The …
Richard Holden responds to urgent question from Labour about HS2 but refuses to say if HS2 will still reach Manchester or Euston in London. This live blog is closedQ: Should the Bank of England remain independent?Truss says she thinks its mandate shoul…
Conference season is here, along with significant electoral tests, followed by the king’s speech and autumn statementWith a general election fast approaching – one has to be held by 28 January 2025 at the latest – there is little time for Rishi Sunak t…
Prime minister can find comfort in ranking above Liz Truss, howeverRishi Sunak is seen as less competent on economic affairs than most recent Conservative prime ministers, according to the latest Opinium poll for the Observer.The prime minister has mad…
Ties with Europe are a top priority, says shadow foreign secretary David Lammy, as he calls for Britain to play a lead role in world affairsThe shadow foreign secretary, David Lammy, has proposed regular meetings between UK and European Union ministers…
Diplomatic and media blitz for Labour leader will include appearances on Sunday morning political showsKeir Starmer has arrived in Canada to set out his doctrine for tackling international threats at a gathering of world leaders, the latest step in the…