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US Democrats should reverse the tradition of Labour politicians asking them for advice
The FT's UK chief political commentator Robert Shrimsley and deputy opinion editor Miranda Green discuss how outlying runners could affect the election result
Party risks being forced to embrace current trajectory of brutal spending cuts if it wins the election, experts warn
UK’s main opposition party faces backlash following decision to ditch key policy ahead of general election later this year
Limited concession does little to cool industry anger over party’s plan to extend levy by two years
Labour’s retreat reflects a number of changing tides in politics — but it has also produced bitter internal rancour
Party’s retreat from £28bn-a-year green plan still leaves it open to Tory attack and has dealt a blow to Keir Starmer’s authority
Labour leader says higher taxes on North Sea oil and gas would part-fund reduced green investment plan
Opposition leader insists party needs to adjust position when conditions change
Rishi Sunak yet to effectively exploit Labour leader’s weakness, with his latest attack over trans rights drawing criticism
Party leader Keir Starmer prepares to water down most expensive policy
Labour and Tory politicians express anger at comment while mother of murdered teenager was in Parliament
Form follows dysfunction
Labour doesn’t need detailed pledges because if the party is voted in it will have scope for change
UK opposition party’s move comes as it hones policy platform ahead of general election
The best way the Conservative party could turn itself round is by governing well
Kate Osamor faces investigation after social media post ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day
Simon Case’s successor would be chosen by Keir Starmer if Labour wins the election
Starmer should consider radical ideas, like allowing local people to run and design their own services
Humza Yousaf cannot offer a convincing route to the independence his party demands
Plus, it’s in Rishi Sunak’s interest to hold an election in October or later, though speculation swirls over a May vote
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s fiscal ‘headroom’ could rise by £6bn-£10bn, economists estimate
Party is honing its policies ahead of the UK general election expected later this year
Starmer would have to win a comfortable majority to avoid tricky negotiations with his MPs over policies in government
Opposition leader accuses Tories of ‘neglect’ while outlining plans on issues like state of teeth and obesity among young
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