Keir Starmer
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North Sea oil and gas ban: should Starmer U-turn on Labour pledge?
Talking Point Environmental wing of the party at odds with unions over fossil fuels and path to a green future
By Rebekah Evans Published
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Does Labour now have the upper hand on immigration?
Today's Big Question Record net migration levels give Keir Starmer the opportunity to take the lead on the controversial issue
By Harriet Marsden Published
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Pros and cons of building on the green belt
Pros and Cons More housing and lower house prices must be weighed against urban sprawl and conservation concerns
By The Week Staff Published
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Could the UK really be pulled back into the EU?
Talking Point Labour accused of ‘stealth’ tactics as polls suggest solid majority now think Brexit should be reversed
By The Week Staff Published
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Shades of Gray: what does appointment say about Starmer?
Today's Big Question Row over Labour appointment of Partygate investigator as chief of staff intensifies
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Local elections 2023: the seats in contention and who might win
In Depth Polling experts say the Conservatives are in for a bruising night but that losses of fewer than 500 seats will leave them hopeful
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Left out: is this the end for Labour’s Corbynites?
Talking Point Diane Abbott’s comments on racism could have wider implications for the future of Labour’s left-wing
By Felicity Capon Published
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Diane Abbott: will new anti-Semitism row stymie Starmer?
Today's Big Question Labour leader facing ‘significant dilemma’ after ‘trailblazer’ MP suggests Jewish people do not face racism
By The Week Staff Published
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Stevenage Woman: the voter who may decide the next election
Under the Radar ‘Disillusioned suburban mother’ identified as key to Labour’s chances
By The Week Staff Published
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Labour’s Sunak attack ads: fighting fire with fire or race to the bottom?
Talking Point Controversial campaign poster accuses prime minister of not supporting imprisonment of child sex abusers
By Harriet Marsden Published
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Humza Yousaf: can new SNP leader keep Starmer out in Scotland?
Today's Big Question Election of former health secretary as party chief greeted as ‘very good result for Labour’
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Is Britain entering an era of political consensus?
Talking Point Pundits point out that the Tories and Labour now ‘agree on an awful lot’
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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A Sue Gray area: is Starmer’s appointment of senior civil servant a step too far?
Talking Point Tories have described hiring as ‘f**king outrageous’ and a ‘stitch-up’
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Keir Starmer’s five missions for government: proper policies or pure politics?
Talking Point As Labour get closer to power it has become hard to know what their leader stands for, say commentators
By The Week Staff Published
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