Labour

Starmer dismisses claims he’s been ‘played’ by Trump, and says future trade deal could lessen impact of tariffs – UK politics live

Starmer said that a future trade deal with the US might lead to the UK getting some exemptions from the tariffs

Andrew Sparrow

01, Apr, 2025 @9:51 AM

Trumpism is sinking democratic values. It’s Starmer’s job to steer the UK back to safety | Polly Toynbee

US tariffs hit this week just as other costs start to bite in Britain. To meet these challenges, Labour will finally have to change, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

Polly Toynbee

01, Apr, 2025 @5:00 AM

Millions of Britons brace for across-the-board bill rises in ‘awful April’

Ministers urged to act as energy, water, car tax, TV licences and a string of other increases squeeze households

Rupert Jones

01, Apr, 2025 @4:00 AM

Tories claim No 10 admission UK won’t avoid new US tariffs shows Starmer has failed to protect British business – as it happened

Andrew Griffith, shadow business secretary, says prime minister needs to work on ‘rekindling US trade deal’

Andrew Sparrow

31, Mar, 2025 @4:32 PM

Labour has sidelined essential green policies | Letters

Letters: Caroline Lucas thinks advancing the climate and nature bill is vital, while Colin Hines and Alison Downes say an expanded warm homes plan could generate jobs

31, Mar, 2025 @3:58 PM

No 10 says it expects UK to be hit by new Trump tariffs as trade deal talks drag on

Downing Street says it ‘reserves right’ to respond to protect national interest when US levies are announced this week

Pippa Crerar and Richard Partington

31, Mar, 2025 @2:41 PM

Will bills continue to rise and what does it mean for Labour?

February’s dip in inflation was only a blip – the pain for consumers and the UK economy is poised to continue

Phillip Inman

31, Mar, 2025 @2:18 PM

Designers say plans for UK copyright law risk ‘running roughshod’ over sector

Leading figures including Tom Dixon and Sebastian Conran add voices to criticism of government’s AI opt-out proposal

Dan Milmo Global technology editor

31, Mar, 2025 @5:00 AM

Senior Tories and big landlords discuss ways to thwart renters’ rights bill

Exclusive: Meeting hosted by shadow housing minister for estate agents and landlords prompted accusations of collusion

Kiran Stacey Political correspondent

31, Mar, 2025 @5:00 AM

Vulnerable patients will lose vital support with Pip cuts | Letters

Letter: Alex Fisher highlights how disabled people will be hit hard by the government’s welfare changes. And Kathleen Coleman is in despair at the party she has voted for all her life

30, Mar, 2025 @4:31 PM

Minister attacks expenses rules after Labour MP’s claim for ‘pet rent’

Watchdog accepted Taiwo Owatemi’s claim for landlord’s surcharge to let her keep dog in London flat

Kiran Stacey Political correspondent

30, Mar, 2025 @12:18 PM

Labour's historic attack on disabled people is already wrecking lives. Just ask Kevin | John Harris

The anxiety and horror of these sweeping cuts are a matter of deliberate policy. How did the party of Bevan come to this, asks Guardian columnist John Harris

John Harris

30, Mar, 2025 @12:01 PM