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Starmer will have ‘no honeymoon period’ warns boss of UK’s biggest union

Keir Starmer’s new Labour government is facing an immediate challenge from the trade unions on the left to tear up his promises over economic stability

The Independent UK

Unite chief puts immediate pressure on Rachel Reeves to change fiscal rules

Sharon Graham says new chancellor has ‘not got time to wait for growth’ and needs to borrow to invest

The Guardian - UK

Of the UK economy’s two possible endings, the happy one is more likely

Will the credits roll as Starmer wins big in 2029 or will Reeves be boxed in by her own fiscal rules and leave the economy in a worse state?

The Guardian - UK

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‘I want Keir Starmer to have a sudden massive personality change’: gen Z on their hopes for a Labour government

Anyone under 32 has lived their entire adult life under the Tories. What do they make of the new political landscape?

The Guardian - UK

What is on the immediate to-do list for six key new cabinet ministers?

Several cabinet ministers have immediate issues to confront now they are safely installed in Whitehall. With the new government needing to make an early impression, we look at six figures with pressing concerns

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer appoints historic cabinet with record number of women – now comes the hard part: governing

As the dust settles on Labour’s historic election win, Keir Starmer, the UK’s new prime minister, has appointed his team of senior ministers. These men and women (of whom there are a record number in this cabinet) are now responsible for governing and delivering on the party’s manifesto commitments.

The Conversation

Former Tory minister may become Labour’s ‘planning tsar’

Approach made to Nick Boles as Starmer prepares to announce immediate changes to regulations

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Voter turnout at general election was lowest since 2001 – politics live as it happened

Keir Starmer ‘restless for change’ as he vows to take action on prisons on first full day as PM

The Guardian - AU

New PM Starmer names ministerial team after landslide UK election win

Rachel Reeves becomes the UK’s first female finance minister while David Lammy is appointed as foreign secretary.

Al Jazeera

Who is in the new Labour cabinet?

With many MPs who served Blair and Brown, Starmer’s team is one of the most experienced in recent times

The Guardian - UK

Football, faith and Fabianism: what books by the new frontbenchers tell us about the way Labour will govern

Ed Miliband’s ideas are more radical than his party’s; Emily Thornberry is alarmed by Trump; Rachel Reeves has an unlikely role model. What else do the new cabinet’s tomes reveal?

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer’s cabinet will have most female ministers in history

It will, however, only have three from minority ethnic backgrounds despite a record 89 being elected to parliament

The Guardian - UK

Rachel Reeves Appointed UK's First Female Chancellor Of The Exchequer

Rachel Reeves, the first female UK Chancellor, advocates for strategic investments and progressive economic policies under Labour leadership.

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Rachel Reeves Appointed UK Chancellor, First Woman To Lead Treasury

Keir Starmer appoints Rachel Reeves as UK chancellor, marking a milestone for female representation in UK politics.

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Rachel Reeves is the UK’s first female chancellor. Here’s why that’s so significant

Rachel Reeves has made history by becoming the UK’s first female chancellor of the exchequer, bringing with her a significant promise for change in economic and financial policy-making at the highest level.

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan seeks new powers and billions for affordable housing from new Labour Government

The mayor is looking forward to ‘constant obstacles not being put in my way’

Evening Standard

Quick steps to help the City and the Treasury

City Comment: Labour should go for it

Evening Standard

Do not underestimate the power of Angela Rayner

The new deputy PM is one of the only politicians to truly understand deprivation and adversity. Claire Cohen on why she’s the Labour government’s secret weapon

Evening Standard

OPINION - Congratulations Keir Starmer but beware — your honeymoon is over already

The first thing we need to do is congratulate Keir Starmer for his momentous win. It was large, it was collective, and — in the end — it was probably what we all needed. The Starmer revolution has reached its second major inflection point, and no one can deny that…

Evening Standard

Angela Rayner, Rachel Reeves, Morgan McSweeney: the Labour power list as Sue Gray resigns

As Sue Gray exits, read our ultimate guide to the most influential figures in the Labour government

The Guardian - UK

What to expect in Labour’s first 100 days in power

Keir Starmer faces Nato summit in Washington and is expected to scrap Rwanda deportation scheme

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