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Labour’s plan to reform politics doesn’t go far enough – here’s what evidence shows will really stop governments hoarding power

In a major report for the Labour party, former prime minister Gordon Brown has proposed a number of reforms to address some of the UK’s glaring institutional problems. He recommends reforming the House of Lords, so that it is elected and far smaller than its current size, as well as…

The Conversation

Speaker of Lords warns against wholly elected Upper House of Parliament

Keir Starmer has backed plans to abolish unelected chamber

The Independent UK

Think our plan to fix British politics is a pipe dream? Think again

Critics are already circling, but at a stroke Labour would clear out the rot from Westminster and give power to our regions, says former Labour prime minister Gordon Brown

The Guardian - UK

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UK has lost its status as ‘development superpower’, Andrew Mitchell says

The new development minister said structural changes in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office are needed to restore the UK’s reputation.

The Independent UK

'We've heard it before': Martin Compston reacts to Gordon Brown vow to reform UK

MARTIN Compston has suggested that Gordon Brown’s constitutional reforms won’t win over any undecided Yes supporters.

The National (Scotland)

Labour promises new powers for North East in 'greatest era of English devolution in living memory'

The party's plans include abolishing the House of Lords and creasting a new assembly of nations and regions

Chronicle Live

Sensible move by Labour to scrap the House of Lords in New Britain plan

Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to scarp the House of Lord if Labour take control of the Government.

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Gordon Brown: Labour's plan for a New Britain is the only way forward for the country

The former Prime Minister writes exclusively for the Daily Record as he details Labour's plans for the future of the country.

Daily Record

Labour plan for constitutional change disappoints supporters of electoral reform

Gordon Brown says package is ‘biggest transfer of power out of Westminster’ ever seen

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer hits out at Nicola Sturgeon's plan to make next general election a 'de facto' indyref

Nicola Sturgeon pledged to make the next general election a single issue vote on independence after the Supreme Court ruled that Holyrood does not have the power to hold a second referendum.

Daily Record

General election not a ‘simple constitutional question’ – Starmer

The Labour leader said he rejected attempts to ‘re-frame’ the election.

The Independent UK

Labour has a radical new plan, but will Keir Starmer dare stick to it?

Leader wants to ‘return power to where it should be’ but some in his own team are reluctant to expend the political capital

The Guardian - UK

Gordon Brown says Brits want change more than before the 1997 election

The former Labour Prime Minister's comments came as Keir Starmer used a major speech on Monday to back plans to scrap the unelected and 'indefensible' House of Lords if the party wins power at the next general election

Daily Mirror

Labour embraces constitutional reform, especially if it keeps Scotland on board

Keir Starmer had something for everyone in his speech, but the details were a little sketchy

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The National (Scotland)

Why Gordon Brown's wishy washy reform plans are easy for Starmer to ditch

GORDON Brown’s plans for reforming the UK constitution have been dismissed by opponents as insubstantial – but what is actually in them?

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Labour’s devolution plans: regional inequality is a blight

Editorial: Britain is heading in the wrong direction, and radical change is needed in how money and power works

The Guardian - UK

‘A yearning for change’: Starmer and Brown set out their policy stall

Present and past leaders on how a Labour government would act boldly to end Britain’s ‘perpetual crisis’ and devolve power

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer: Wrong to say Gordon Brown plan offers 'nothing of substance'

KEIR Starmer has insisted it is entirely wrong to suggest Gordon Brown’s masterplan for reforming the UK offers “nothing of substance” to the…

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Evening Standard

Gordon Brown: Support ‘swelling’ for Labour under Starmer’s leadership

Last Labour PM said the public are backing Labour because the party is offering ‘real change’

Daily Mirror

Six things in the small print of Keir Starmer's major announcement on UK's future

Keir Starmer today unveiled a 155-page report with 40 proposals on the future of Britain, written by ex-PM Gordon Brown. We look at the biggest things Labour could be promising that affect your life

The Guardian - UK

Will Labour really axe the Lords, that laughing stock of democracy? I’ll believe it when I see it

It is time for this institution to be replaced by a council of the people, but Starmer may not have the stomach for reform, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Independent UK

Brown: Support ‘swelling’ for Labour under Starmer’s leadership

Last Labour PM said the public are backing Labour because the party is offering ‘real change’.

Manchester Evening News

Keir Starmer and Gordon Brown reveal big plans for Britain

Manchester should be 'the modern home of advanced machinery'

Wales Online

The planned additional powers for Wales contained in Labour's new report on overhauling British politics

Such reforms would include shifting 50,000 civil servants out of London, abolishing the House of Lords, and forming an elected second chamber for devolved nations.

The Independent UK

Labour unveils ethics reforms to undo ‘Conservative sleaze’

A new integrity and ethics commission is one of several proposals aimed to improve standards in politics.

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