Keir Starmer faces clash with Labour's union paymasters as he 'waters down plans to ban zero hours contracts and out-of-hours emails to workers' after backlash from business
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Keir Starmer faces clash with Labour's union paymasters as he 'waters down plans to ban zero hours contracts and out-of-hours emails to workers' after backlash from business

Daily Mail  

Keir Starmer is facing a showdown with Labour's union paymasters amid claims he is poised to water down workers' rights reforms. Angela Rayner and Keir Starmer attend a Labour event at Harlow Town FC in Essex yesterday Unite general secretary Sharon Graham warned 'a red line will be crossed' if the party U-turns on previous employment pledges while TUC president Matt Wrack said any weakening of policy will draw a 'hostile reaction'. A party spokesman said: 'The New Deal will be a core part of Labour's offer to the country and we will be campaigning on this ahead of the general election. 'Labour's New Deal for Working People was agreed at the party's National Policy Forum last summer building upon our Green Paper. The New Deal would be the latest Labour policy to be scaled back after the party diluted its flagship £28-billion-a-year green spending pledge.

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Starmer braces for 'absolute horror' Labour benefits meltdown: Manchester mayor warns cuts to spiralling bill will 'trap people in poverty' - despite PM already watering down plans being unveiled tomo
1 week, 1 day ago

Starmer braces for 'absolute horror' Labour benefits meltdown: Manchester mayor warns cuts to spiralling bill will 'trap people in poverty' - despite PM already watering down plans being unveiled tomo

Daily Mail  

Keir Starmer is bracing for an 'absolute horror' clash with Labour MPs on moves to cut the spiralling benefits bill. As tensions mount ahead of the plan being unveiled tomorrow, Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has warned the PM that reducing eligibility could leave people 'trapped in poverty'. Keir Starmer is bracing for an 'absolute horror' clash with Labour MPs on …

Starmer facing new trade union challenge over ‘Labour austerity’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Starmer facing new trade union challenge over ‘Labour austerity’

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Fire Brigades Union general secretary Steve Wright has claimed that the Labour government has imposed …

Unions press Labour on workers rights bill as hundreds of thousands ‘stuck’ on zero-hours contracts
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Unions press Labour on workers rights bill as hundreds of thousands ‘stuck’ on zero-hours contracts

The Independent  

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Union boss’s stark warning to Keir Starmer – 2025 is the time to deliver
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Union boss’s stark warning to Keir Starmer – 2025 is the time to deliver

The Independent  

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Keir Starmer says there's NOTHING he would do differently about Labour's disastrous first six months in power - as he admits he doesn't want to bring down immigration too quickly
3 months ago

Keir Starmer says there's NOTHING he would do differently about Labour's disastrous first six months in power - as he admits he doesn't want to bring down immigration too quickly

Daily Mail  

Keir Starmer today insisted there is nothing he would do differently from his disastrous first six months in power. The bizarre stance came after Sir Keir's premiership was rocked by the freebies furore and the humiliating departure of his chief of staff Sue Gray. Keir Starmer today insisted there is nothing he would do differently from his disastrous first six …

If people refuse to work they WILL lose their benefits, insists Labour as Starmer's vows to crack down on huge welfare bill is branded a 'hollow promise'
4 months ago

If people refuse to work they WILL lose their benefits, insists Labour as Starmer's vows to crack down on huge welfare bill is branded a 'hollow promise'

Daily Mail  

A Cabinet minister wriggled today as she was repeatedly pressed on whether young people face benefits cuts if they refuse to take up jobs or training. Eventually Ms Kendall said that 'if people repeatedly refuse to take up the training or work responsibilities there will be sanctions on their benefits'. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall was involved in a …

Keir Starmer is accused of 'straight up lying' to Brits in Labour manifesto after he warns shareholders, landlords and savers they DON'T count as 'working people' and face being battered in next week'
5 months ago

Keir Starmer is accused of 'straight up lying' to Brits in Labour manifesto after he warns shareholders, landlords and savers they DON'T count as 'working people' and face being battered in next week'

Daily Mail  

Keir Starmer has been accused of 'straight up lying' to Brits as shareholders, landlords and savers face being battered with tax rises at next week's Budget. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer during a TV interview at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa on October 24 Chancellor Rachel Reeves on a visit to Washington DC yesterday Tory frontbencher Claire …

How Starmer’s promises to the Labour Left came unstuck
5 months, 3 weeks ago

How Starmer’s promises to the Labour Left came unstuck

The Telegraph  

Sir Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner are under extreme pressure from Labour’s Left wing. At the party’s conference this week Mick Lynch, boss of the RMT transport union, set out his demands for nothing less than a complete Left-wing revolution of Britain and its economy. “That’s the prize we’ve got to keep our eyes on – that union influence is …

Keir Starmer promises to revive UK as he dismisses ‘silly’ freebies stories
6 months ago

Keir Starmer promises to revive UK as he dismisses ‘silly’ freebies stories

The Independent  

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Starmer accused of ‘silencing pensioners’ after blocking winter fuel payments conference vote
6 months ago

Starmer accused of ‘silencing pensioners’ after blocking winter fuel payments conference vote

The Independent  

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Starmer warns unions he will not risk economic stability with bumper pay deals
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Starmer warns unions he will not risk economic stability with bumper pay deals

The Independent  

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Keir Starmer is accused of 'conning the public' over the state of Britain's finances: Tory chairman says PM has 'fabricated' problems amid claim that things will only get WORSE before they get better
7 months ago

Keir Starmer is accused of 'conning the public' over the state of Britain's finances: Tory chairman says PM has 'fabricated' problems amid claim that things will only get WORSE before they get better

Daily Mail  

Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of 'conning the public' over his grim assessment of the state of Britain's finances. Mr Fuller said: 'Just two months in and Keir Starmer has taken winter fuel payments off 10 million pensioners, showered billions of taxpayers' money on his union paymasters and is now engulfed in a cronyism scandal after parachuting donors and …

For Starmer’s government to be successful, Labour will have to learn to say ‘No’
7 months, 1 week ago

For Starmer’s government to be successful, Labour will have to learn to say ‘No’

The Independent  

A Labour government hands inflation-busting pay rises to public sector workers and gives the trade unions a seat at the table with employers to discuss a radical extension of workplace rights and the repeal of some Conservative strike laws. They landed their first successful blow on Labour since the election by accusing ministers of putting rail unions ahead of the …

Tories hit out at Starmer over pay offers to train drivers and junior doctors
7 months, 1 week ago

Tories hit out at Starmer over pay offers to train drivers and junior doctors

The Independent  

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Unions demand ‘oven ready’ workers’ rights laws in Starmer’s first King’s Speech
8 months, 1 week ago

Unions demand ‘oven ready’ workers’ rights laws in Starmer’s first King’s Speech

The Independent  

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Keir Starmer Promised ‘Decade Of National Renewal’ If Voted To Power, This Is How It May Look Like
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Keir Starmer Promised ‘Decade Of National Renewal’ If Voted To Power, This Is How It May Look Like

News 18  

Britain’s Labour party, predicted to win Thursday’s election, is promising a “decade of national renewal” and with a record landslide that gives the party a free reign to implement its programme. Immigration Labour leader Keir Starmer has promised to deploy special investigators to “smash” people-smuggling gangs behind irregular immigration into the UK, process asylum claims more quickly to clear the …

‘Gigantic’ To-Do List Awaits Labour Party Chief Keir Starmer, Poised To Be UK’s Next PM
8 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Gigantic’ To-Do List Awaits Labour Party Chief Keir Starmer, Poised To Be UK’s Next PM

News 18  

Keir Starmer has a daunting in-tray when his Labour party gets to work governing Britain after almost a decade and a half in opposition. “It’s more a gigantic trunk of problems,” political scientist Karl Pike told AFP, listing issues ranging from ending strikes in the state-run health service to negotiating a new post-Brexit deal with the European Union. When Diamond …

Protester interrupts Keir Starmer’s Labour party manifesto launch
9 months, 1 week ago

Protester interrupts Keir Starmer’s Labour party manifesto launch

The Independent  

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Unions ‘do worry’ that a Labour government under Keir Starmer will fail on public sector pay rises
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Unions ‘do worry’ that a Labour government under Keir Starmer will fail on public sector pay rises

The Independent  

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Captain U-turn strikes again: Downbeat Keir Starmer complains 'we don't live in an ideal world' as he confirms he WON'T abolish tuition fees, rows back on green pledges, child poverty promises and scr
10 months ago

Captain U-turn strikes again: Downbeat Keir Starmer complains 'we don't live in an ideal world' as he confirms he WON'T abolish tuition fees, rows back on green pledges, child poverty promises and scr

Daily Mail  

A downbeat Sir Keir Starmer defending abandoning a string of Labour policies today - saying the country can no longer afford them. Asked by BBC Radio 4's Today programme if he would consider scrapping the two-child benefit cap, the Labour leader said: 'In an ideal world, of course. Sir Keir Starmer did not accept claims he would have to raise …

Could banning zero-hour contracts be Labour’s downfall?
10 months, 1 week ago

Could banning zero-hour contracts be Labour’s downfall?

The Independent  

Despite the painted smiles as Labour and the trade unions declared an outbreak of peace in a joint statement last night, tensions remain between the two sides. In public, the unions declared victory after their three-hour meeting with Keir Starmer and shadow ministers confirmed Labour’s commitment to what Starmer has called the biggest “levelling-up of workers’ rights” for a generation. …

Labour's plans to change workplace rights would cripple businesses, drive down investment and lead to more strikes, Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch warns
10 months, 1 week ago

Labour's plans to change workplace rights would cripple businesses, drive down investment and lead to more strikes, Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch warns

Daily Mail  

Labour's plan to change workplace rights would cripple businesses, reduce investment and lead to more strikes, the Business Secretary warns today. Writing in this newspaper, Kemi Badenoch says 'we should all be worried' about Sir Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner meeting union chiefs to discuss the proposals. Labour Party leader Keir Starmer gives a statement next to Shadow Deputy Prime …

Unions stop Keir Starmer watering down workers’ rights package
10 months, 1 week ago

Unions stop Keir Starmer watering down workers’ rights package

The Independent  

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Starmer's ban on zero-hours contracts will destroy jobs, bolster the union barons - and leave us ALL picking up the bill, writes ALEX BRUMMER
1 year ago

Starmer's ban on zero-hours contracts will destroy jobs, bolster the union barons - and leave us ALL picking up the bill, writes ALEX BRUMMER

Daily Mail  

Takeaway delivery drivers are one of the more familiar sights on our roads today, often on a wobbly moped with L plates bringing hot meals to our doors. The zero-hour plan is just one part of Sir Keir Starmer’s pledge to offer what his party calls ‘A New Deal For Working People’ Sir Keir Starmer at the Labour Party Conference …

Has Keir Starmer scored an own goal with Labour’s £28bn green spending chaos?
1 year, 1 month ago

Has Keir Starmer scored an own goal with Labour’s £28bn green spending chaos?

The Independent  

On the same day thousands of Port Talbot steelworkers were told they would be losing their jobs, with the plant’s two blast furnaces closing down, Labour’s £28bn Green Prosperity Plan hit the headlines again. And, if the polls narrow and Sir Keir falls short of a 1997-style landslide, as New Labour architect Peter Mandelson has said is likely, he will …

Keir Starmer: Labour backs strikes on Houthi rebels to protect UK
1 year, 2 months ago

Keir Starmer: Labour backs strikes on Houthi rebels to protect UK

The Independent  

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Starmer shows new ruthless side as he purges party of ‘problematic’ MPs
1 year, 6 months ago

Starmer shows new ruthless side as he purges party of ‘problematic’ MPs

The Independent  

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Now is the time for Starmer to say no to the unions
1 year, 8 months ago

Now is the time for Starmer to say no to the unions

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Keir Starmer faces bust-up with unions over pay rise demands for public sector workers
1 year, 8 months ago

Keir Starmer faces bust-up with unions over pay rise demands for public sector workers

The Independent  

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Starmer urges Unite union to get behind his drive for power
1 year, 8 months ago

Starmer urges Unite union to get behind his drive for power

The Independent  

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Keir Starmer pledges to cut bills by scrapping onshore wind farm ban
1 year, 9 months ago

Keir Starmer pledges to cut bills by scrapping onshore wind farm ban

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Starmer promises to ruffle feathers with new ‘missions’ for Britain
2 years, 1 month ago

Starmer promises to ruffle feathers with new ‘missions’ for Britain

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Labour spending commitments destroy Keir Starmer's pledge to curb cash splurges, critics say
2 years, 2 months ago

Labour spending commitments destroy Keir Starmer's pledge to curb cash splurges, critics say

Daily Mail  

Labour last night said that many of their statements were not firm commitments Labour was accused last night of shredding Sir Keir Starmer’s pledge to end the party’s big spending reputation after announcing £45billion of commitments in a fortnight. Chief secretary to the Treasury John Glen said: ‘Labour have already broken their New Year’s resolutions by reaching for the “big …

DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Rein in the wreckers to keep the public safe
2 years, 2 months ago

DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Rein in the wreckers to keep the public safe

Daily Mail  

Not before time the Government has shown some backbone and unveiled new laws designed to keep the country moving and people safe during strikes. With hard-Left unions blackmailing Britain by refusing to call off a wave of crippling walkouts, Rishi Sunak is right to demand a minimum service in critical industries. Under the proposals, unions face paying heavy damages and …

Keir Starmer to warn businesses ‘days of low pay and cheap labour must end’
2 years, 4 months ago

Keir Starmer to warn businesses ‘days of low pay and cheap labour must end’

The Independent  

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Trade union chief defends Keir Starmer’s support of workers
2 years, 6 months ago

Trade union chief defends Keir Starmer’s support of workers

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Sir Keir Starmer clashes with Labour over Brexit
2 years, 8 months ago

Sir Keir Starmer clashes with Labour over Brexit

The Telegraph  

Sir Keir Starmer is facing a Labour revolt over Brexit after he vowed not to take Britain back into the Single Market. In a keynote speech on Britain’s future outside the European Union, Sir Keir pledged to “make Brexit work” and said he would not seek to join the Single Market or a customs union. It comes as Sir Keir …

Keir Starmer waters down Labour rulebook overhaul as he abandons electoral college proposal
3 years, 6 months ago

Keir Starmer waters down Labour rulebook overhaul as he abandons electoral college proposal

The Independent  

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Keir Starmer’s ‘10 principles’ for power leave out left-wing pledges that won him Labour leadership
3 years, 6 months ago

Keir Starmer’s ‘10 principles’ for power leave out left-wing pledges that won him Labour leadership

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