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UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been in a difficult spot since the general election, tasked with balancing the books while implementing spending cuts, raising personal taxes, or increasing borrowing. The recent market volatility illustrates the tight corner she has painted herself into. The welfare reform bill faced a large rebellion
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Labour is reeling, disunited, and searching for direction as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faces widespread criticism for his handling of key policies and personnel issues. A year into his premiership, Labour's popularity has plummeted to 24%, and the party is struggling to deliver on its domestic agenda.
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Labour leader Keir Starmer may be preparing for another fight with the hard left, as Jeremy Corbyn's new party appears to be gaining traction. The breakaway party, which includes pro-Palestinian MPs suspended Labour MP Zarah Sultana, and about 200 councillors, could win over 10 per cent of voters,
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The UK's gilt sell-off this week highlighted the fragile investor confidence in Britain's precarious fiscal position, sparked by a tearful appearance by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the House of Commons. The market reaction, triggered by speculation surrounding Reeves' future, sent 10-year gilt yields up as
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Labour's prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has faced a disastrous week, marked by his bumbling failure to provide political cover for his visibly distressed chancellor, Rachel Reeves. The incident capped a string of mishaps that have damaged the government's credibility and its central electoral promise of
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Labour's first anniversary has been marred by a series of self-inflicted wounds, with the party's leaders, Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves, bearing the brunt of the criticism. The controversy over the welfare reform bill, which was gutted of its content and failed to save any money,
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UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves appeared more confident yesterday, saying she was "totally" committed to her role, as Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer gave her full backing, stating that she would stay in the post "into the next election and beyond". The decision triggered a market rally,
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Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is set to launch a new hard-Left party across Britain, co-led by Zarah Sultana, who recently resigned from the Labour Party. The move raises the prospect of a significant split on the left, mirroring the divide between Reform UK and the Conservatives on the right.
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Jeremy Corbyn, the former Labour leader, and his ally Zarah Sultana are planning to create a new hard-Left party that will target key Labour seats and leaders, including Health Secretary Wes Streeting and Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips, in the next general election. The move comes after Corbyn and Sultana accused
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Keir Starmer is facing another challenge from his predecessor Jeremy Corbyn, who is planning to launch a new party on the left with Labour exiles, including MP Zarah Sultana. The new party emerged during the 2024 election, known as the pro-Gaza independents, and has gained significant support in seats with
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Labour MPs have forced a significant government reversal on planned cuts to disability benefits, which were set to affect approximately 250,000 people, in a major setback for Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The bill, which aimed to tighten eligibility criteria for universal credit and personal independence payment, was amended after
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Labour's Rebecca Long-Bailey once joked that Rachel Reeves was one of the few ministers who still wore a face on their office door, suggesting she was a safe and friendly presence. Behind the scenes, however, it was a different story. Reeves, the levelling up secretary, was struggling to
