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Reeves drops doom and gloom for Trumpian positivity

Reeves drops doom and gloom for Trumpian positivity

Labour is pinning its hopes on economic growth but needs the right policies and good luck to achieve it

Starmer’s six milestones threaten to be a drag on growth

Starmer’s six milestones threaten to be a drag on growth

Labour’s pre-election ‘pro-business’ pledge has turned into something very different

Growth looks elusive after Budget creates ‘perfect storm’

Growth looks elusive after Budget creates ‘perfect storm’

The scale of the backlash to a classic Labour package of tax increases has taken ministers by surprise, although they insist their measures will work – in time

Starmer’s mission of economic growth hinges on outcome of US election

Starmer’s mission of economic growth hinges on outcome of US election

The UK's prime minister and foreign secretary face a complex diplomatic challenge in building or rebuilding ties with the 47th US president

Expect a frenetic autumn as Labour gets set for three game-changing events

Expect a frenetic autumn as Labour gets set for three game-changing events

Radical reforms to workers’ rights, a rousing party conference and a tax-raising Budget will dominate

The reality check: Starmer’s initial days in number 10

The reality check: Starmer’s initial days in number 10

Steven Swinford breaks down the challenge ahead for the country's new prime minister

The quest for economic growth

The quest for economic growth

Sir Keir Starmer is betting the house on economic growth. If it doesn't win that bet the likely next government will face a tough choice on taxes and spending

Starmer is a man with a plan – for a huge expansion of housebuilding 

Starmer is a man with a plan – for a huge expansion of housebuilding 

Housebuilding is likely to be a key battleground at the next election as politicians attempt to balance the need for more homes with a 'not in my backyard' outlook from voters

Storm clouds over Number 10: The Sunak dilemma

Storm clouds over Number 10: The Sunak dilemma

With the 2 May local elections just around the corner, The Times' political editor Steven Swinford looks at the lay of the political land

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