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Tories watch on delighted as Starmer repeats figure while the shadow Treasury team distance themselves

Folding in the face of Tory attacks won’t win Labour any votes. Joe Biden has shown how this spending can pay off electorally, says New Republic writer Kate Aronoff

Letters: The Labour leader must have the courage to make clear the link between taxes and robust public services, writes Peter Riddle. Plus letters from Martin Wicks, Dr Stefan Hawlin and Bernie Evans

Why is £28bn of green spending endlessly scrutinised while the Conservatives get a free pass on their new round of painful austerity, asks Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

Labour is the party of business. Don't take my word for it, Keir Starmer said it this afternoon. Addressing Labour's Business Conference (sponsored by Bloomberg, in a declaration of message discipline), the leader talked of a new partnership with business, creating the conditions for it to succeed and support sustainable…

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves tells business summit of measures to boost investment, productivity and certainty

Party also vows to get more women into boardrooms, saying financial services can't thrive by 'ignoring the talents of half of the workforce'

Labour leader tells conference that reforms ‘may not please everyone in room’

Shadow chancellor is warned that decision will be unpopular with voters, including those in ‘red wall’ seats