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If Keir Starmer’s Labour can’t satisfy the unions, another party will

At this year’s TUC conference, I found cautious optimism about the employment rights bill – and a resurgent left looking to capture hearts and minds, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett

The Guardian - UK

Lord Mandelson: the New Labour ‘Dark lord’ brought down by ‘best pal’ Epstein

He started out as a Labour communications director in 1985 and was first elected as an MP in 1992.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer sacks Lord Mandelson as ambassador to US over Epstein friendship

The New Labour grandee has been withdrawn over emails showing the depth of his relationship with the convicted paedophile.

Evening Standard

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Lord Mandelson: ‘Dark lord’ of New Labour facing pressure over Epstein links

Peter Mandelson resigned twice from cabinet in 1998 and 2001, under the Blair government.

Evening Standard

Peter Mandelson: The comeback king whose luck finally ran out

The politician resigned twice from cabinet, and has now been sacked as ambassador to the US

The Independent UK

Pressure mounts on Mandelson over ‘sickening’ links to Epstein

A Government minister said emails between Lord Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein made him ‘shudder’.

Evening Standard

Who is Peter Mandelson? Quick Facts About UK's 'Prince of Darkness' Tied to Epstein Letter

Peter Mandelson, UK ambassador to Washington and New Labour strategist, faces scrutiny over past ties to Jeffrey Epstein amid renewed debate on his influence and judgement.

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UK cannot take US special relationship for granted, Mandelson warns

In a wide-ranging speech, Lord Mandelson, a key architect of New Labour, said the country cannot afford to show any ‘complacency’.

Evening Standard

It’s 25 years since London got a mayor – and our polling reveals discontent

In 1998, British prime minister Tony Blair was bullish about his government’s vision for local democracy in London. A city-wide referendum had just firmly endorsed New Labour’s plan to give London a mayor. Though only a third of the electorate turned out, 72% of them were in favour – much…

The Conversation

The Labour right wants Wes Streeting in No 10. Why? What does he really stand for?

Look the way the health secretary has governed the NHS and you can see what a Streeting premiership might look like, says author Oliver Eagleton

The Guardian - UK

‘I became obsessed’: New Labour psychodrama grips TikTok teenagers

Nostalgic social media videos detailing Blair-Brown rivalry elicit cult following among young political fans

The Guardian - UK

Starmer pays tribute after death of ex-Labour general secretary Tom Sawyer

Lord Sawyer helped shape the reforms to the party during the New Labour era.

Evening Standard

Fear of crime is a useful political tool, even if the data doesn’t back it up

“We’re actually facing, in many parts of our country, nothing short of societal collapse.” This was the dire warning from Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, in setting out his party’s goal of halving crime.

The Conversation

Teenage pregnancy rates are a barometer of Britain’s progress. The tale they now tell is not reassuring

Years of austerity have destroyed the web of services that tackled this complex problem. Compared to our European neighbours, we are failing, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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‘It’s very personal to me’: Darren Jones on his £500m plan to fight child poverty

Treasury chief secretary says he wants to emulate New Labour support for community groups that changed his life

The Guardian - UK

Why is Labour so afraid to admit that we must tax the rich?

There have been modest redistributive reforms, but the party still daren’t admit that Britain’s rampant inequality needs to be addressed, writes Guardian columnist Andy Beckett

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Labour could find the money it wants without raising taxes. This is austerity by amnesia

Starmer and Reeves need a fresh approach to enact their vision, and I have a plan for that, says Randeep Ramesh, the Guardian’s chief leader writer

The Independent UK

Voices: The spending review will reveal how far the government has been blown off course

COMMENT: In her last-man-standing battle with the Treasury, Yvette Cooper has shone a light on how Starmer’s administration is now quietly tacking to the left, says Sean O’Grady

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The Guardian view on regenerating neighbourhoods: levelling up was a good idea, Labour should reclaim it

Editorial: ‘Left-behind’ places have not had much attention since last year’s election. Now their champions are fighting back

The Guardian - UK

Sure Start centres generated £2 of financial benefits for every £1 spent, study finds

New Labour initiative created ‘remarkably long-lasting’ health and education improvements, says report

The Guardian - UK

Starmer and his allies spent so long attacking Labour’s left, they forgot how to govern

Rehashing 20-year-old Blairite ideas that were stale then will inspire nobody. Britain is crying out for bold, transformative policy-making, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

The Independent UK

Peter Mandelson plays down idea of Nigel Farage as PM after Reform local elections victory

Lord Mandelson said he takes Nigel Farage ‘seriously’, but dismissed the likelihood of the Reform leader becoming prime miniter

Evening Standard

Don’t throw workers ‘on the scrapheap’ in pursuit of net zero, union chief says

Sharon Graham’s comments came after former prime minister Sir Tony Blair criticised efforts to limit fossil fuels.

The Guardian - UK

Black models, foreign films, queer culture – how the Face shaped me as a young man

In the 1980s and 90s this pioneering magazine was a hub for subcultures, but in today’s digital landscape trends are followed rather than set, says queer archivist Marc Thompson

The Independent UK

How Bridget Jones was born in The Independent newsroom – and became a cultural icon

Before she took over cinemas, Bridget Jones was scribbling away in The Independent. As Mad About the Boy hits screens, we look back at how Helen Fielding’s column became a global phenomenon

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