The Latest Breaking News from Sir Keir Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer has set out a “very strong, robust, costed plan” to stop energy bills rising over the winter – paid for in part by an extension of the windfall levy on the profits of the oil and gas companies.The Labour leader said the £29 billion plan to address…

Three people bidding to be Prime Minister all have different solutions to the cost of living crisis heading your way. We compare what the trio's plans mean for you

The Opposition leader contrasted Labour’s ‘robust’ plan with the ‘internal battle’ of the Tory leadership race and ‘lame duck’ Prime Minister.

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Accuses Tories of ‘walking past’ the problem

Labour leader says policy for a windfall tax on energy is needed to reduce inflation

Britain's main opposition Labor Party called on Monday for the energy price cap to be frozen this autumn to help the public deal with another expected surge in fuel bills during the worst cost-of-living crisis in decades. Labor leader Keir Starmer said his party, if in power, would cap energy…

Labour leader contrasts his party’s proposal to help households with the inaction of ‘lame duck’ government

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