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The party’s pledge for the NHS is ‘hugely ambitious’, says one expert, though others are more optimistic.

The Labour leader is often accused of lacking passion and personality. But, sitting down with editor-in-chief Geordie Greig days before the general election, Starmer ranged from welling up to barely suppressing anger as he revealed the motivation that has delivered him to the cusp of power – and his fears…

As the country gears up for the election, all eyes are on the bellwether constituencies that historically reflect the broader national mood.

Depending on who you ask, New Labour died in June 2007, when Tony Blair stood down as prime minister, or September 2010, when Ed Miliband was elected leader. Except, neither is quite right, in that the real demise can be pinpointed to May 2008, at the Crewe and Nantwich by-election.

Experts say Keir Starmer’s plans to cut serious crime levels are ambitious. The party also hopes to restore faith in the criminal justice system but with limited extra resources

Wes Streeting said he was left feeling ‘sad’ after the Harry Potter author criticised his party for ‘abandoning women’

An incoming Labour cabinet would have the advantage of not having to learn on the job, says political economist Andrew Hindmoor

Tony Blair’s former spokesman tells Lisa Salmon politics touches every part of young people’s lives and he’s keen to get them involved.

Individual donors have been dwindling in their support of the Tories and flocking to Labour – with some even switching sides