Keir Starmer is promising to lead the Labour Party on a “national mission” to restore public services and optimism in the UK if elected, emphasising a commitment to integrity, public service, and repairing the nation’s institutions.

A Labour government under Keir Starmer will fail to maximise the UK’s economic growth unless it takes the country back into the European Union’s single market and customs union, leading economists and diplomats warn today.

Labour has announced a plan to establish 80 new rape courts across England and Wales to address the growing backlog of rape cases, proposing specialist units in all police forces as part of its strategy to tackle violence against women.

Rishi Sunak’s election campaign faces significant challenges as accusations of cash-for-votes regarding the allocation of public funds in marginal constituencies have emerged, leading to a widening lead for the Labour party.