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Here you'll find the latest updates on our policy development work, events and major policy news. 

NPF agrees policy programme

NPF agrees policy programme

At the final, full meeting of the National Policy Forum in this policy cycle, representatives from across the Labour movement agreed a serious, credible and ambitious policy programme that will lay the groundwork for the party’s general election manifesto.
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2023 NPF consultation closes

2023 NPF consultation closes

The 2023 National Policy Forum (NPF) consultation has now closed. Many thanks to the local parties, affiliates and third-party organisations who contributed their thoughts and perspectives.
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Labour’s NPF launches 2023 policy consultation

Labour’s NPF launches 2023 policy consultation

Labour’s National Policy Forum (NPF) launched its 2023 consultation on Monday 30 January.
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2022 NPF consultation closes

2022 NPF consultation closes

This year’s National Policy Forum (NPF) consultation has now closed, and the Policy Development Team would like to thank all those members, affiliates and other organisations who submitted their thoughts as part of the process.
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National Policy Forum Consultation 2022

National Policy Forum Consultation 2022

Labour's National Policy Forum (NPF) has now launched its 2022 policy consultation. We want to hear your ideas on how the next Labour government can build a new Britain which guarantees security, prosperity and respect for all.
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Ahead of COP26, Labour sets out five demands to make the UK the green finance capital of the world

Ahead of COP26, Labour sets out five demands to make the UK the green finance capital of the world

Shadow Business Secretary Ed Miliband has set out a bold new policy to Keep 1.5C Alive.
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Labour pledges new opportunities for young people with 100,000 new apprenticeships

Labour pledges new opportunities for young people with 100,000 new apprenticeships

Labour has pledged new opportunities for young people to earn and learn with a plan to create 100,000 new apprenticeships across the country.
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Labour launches campaign for a new deal for working people

Labour launches campaign for a new deal for working people

Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner have launched Labour's campaign for a new deal to make Britain work for working people.
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2021 NPF Consultation closes

2021 NPF Consultation closes

Thank you to all members, supporters and stakeholders who sent in their ideas throughout the consultation this year on how to make Britain the best place to grow up, grow old and live in.
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A bright future for our high streets

A bright future for our high streets

Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds launches Labour’s five-point plan to support Britain’s high streets.
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Keir Starmer sets out a new chapter for Britain

Keir Starmer sets out a new chapter for Britain

In a speech yesterday, Keir Starmer outlined Labour’s plans for a more secure, prosperous future.
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NPF Interim Reports

NPF Interim Reports

The National Policy Forum (NPF) has published eight interim reports and wants to hear your views on the principles contained within.
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Policy Commission Work Plans 2020-21

Policy Commission Work Plans 2020-21

The eight National Policy Forum (NPF) policy commissions have each published work plans for 2020-21, and are asking for your submissions on a series of key topics.
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Connected: Labour's online event

Connected: Labour's online event

This September we’re bringing our movement together with an online event, Connected – and we want to hear the policy ideas that you think are worth talking about.
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2020 NPF Consultation closes

2020 NPF Consultation closes

A big thank you to all who have contributed to the 2020 NPF Consultation. Read our summary of consultation activity and what happens next in the policy making cycle.
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NPF Consultation 2020: Roundtable events update

NPF Consultation 2020: Roundtable events update

An update on the NPF Consultation 2020 event programme.
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2020 NPF Consultation Events

2020 NPF Consultation Events

Find out more information about our programme of online policy events and register your interest.
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National Policy Forum Consultation 2020

National Policy Forum Consultation 2020

Labour's National Policy Forum (NPF) has launched a new policy consultation. We want to hear your ideas on how we can re-shape our policy platform to win the next General Election and ensure a fairer Britain for all.
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Labour has pledged a 'moral mission' to end rough sleeping

Labour has pledged a 'moral mission' to end rough sleeping

Labour has announced major new plans to fulfil the Party's manifesto pledge to end rough sleeping within five years.
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Labour launches its manifesto for disabled people

Labour launches its manifesto for disabled people

Labour has launched its manifesto for disabled people, setting out its plans to enforce the right of disabled people to live independent lives.
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Labour launches Youth Manifesto

Labour launches Youth Manifesto

The Labour Party has published 'The Future is Ours', a manifesto for young people.
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Labour launches 2019 Manifesto

Labour launches 2019 Manifesto

Labour has launched its manifesto for the 2019 General Election, declaring it's time for real change.
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Labour sets out £4.5m funding boost to fight wildlife crimes

Labour sets out £4.5m funding boost to fight wildlife crimes

Labour has announced a radical animal welfare plan to fight hare coursing, fox hunting and other wildlife crimes.
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Labour has announced plans for 320,000 new climate apprenticeships

Labour has announced plans for 320,000 new climate apprenticeships

Labour plans to reform the Apprenticeship Levy to better meet the needs of workers and employers and tackle the climate emergency.
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Labour sets out plan for free full-fibre broadband for all

Labour sets out plan for free full-fibre broadband for all

Labour has set out plans to deliver free full-fibre broadband, delivering fast, secure and reliable internet connections for everyone.
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Labour marks Armistice Day with a pledge to support the armed forces

Labour marks Armistice Day with a pledge to support the armed forces

Labour's manifesto will include five major pledges to support the armed forces and their families.
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Labour unveils package of reforms to transform the workplace for women

Labour unveils package of reforms to transform the workplace for women

Labour has announced a series of reforms for women at work, increasing Statutory Maternity Pay and breaking the stigma of menopause in the workplace.
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Corbyn launches Labour's General Election campaign

Corbyn launches Labour's General Election campaign

Jeremy Corbyn has launched the General Election campaign, offering a once-in-a-generation chance to transform our country.
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Labour marks Black History Month

Labour marks Black History Month

To mark the end of Black History Month, we take a look at Labour's plans to improve the teaching of Black British history, close the race pay gap and increase ethnic diversity on boards.
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Corbyn sets out Labour's alternative to Johnson's Queen's Speech

Corbyn sets out Labour's alternative to Johnson's Queen's Speech

Jeremy Corbyn has used a speech in Northampton to lay out Labour's radical programme to rebuild and transform our country.
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Labour lays out 10-year plan to expand offshore wind

Labour lays out 10-year plan to expand offshore wind

Labour has announced a 10-year plan to radically expand offshore wind to help tackle the climate emergency, create new jobs and invest in coastal communities.
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Labour announces new vision for a universal youth service

Labour announces new vision for a universal youth service

Labour has announced a bold new vision to build a universal youth service taking a public health approach - "Only Young Once".
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Labour’s Green Industrial Revolution

Labour’s Green Industrial Revolution

Jeremy Corbyn and Rebecca Long Bailey have announced plans to reduce energy bills by installing solar panels on nearly two million homes.
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Labour announces new plan to support older people with care needs and those living with dementia

Labour announces new plan to support older people with care needs and those living with dementia

The Labour Party has announced new plans for a major increase in the number of home care packages for older people and people living with dementia, to ensure older people and younger adults with disabilities are properly cared for.
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Labour announces new funding to reverse cuts to 3000 bus routes

Labour announces new funding to reverse cuts to 3000 bus routes

Labour has announced new funding of £1.3bn per year to reverse cuts made to 3000 bus routes since 2010 and to fund the expansion of new bus services
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Labour will abolish Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 SATs

Labour will abolish Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 SATs

Labour will abolish Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 SATs and will consult to develop a new, fairer, broader, and more useful system of primary assessment.
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Labour sets out plans for radical shake up of UK banking system

Labour sets out plans for radical shake up of UK banking system

Labour has announced a radical shake up of the UK banking system to provide the long-term funding needed to prepare our economy for the future, support communities neglected by the finance system, and kick start Labour’s Green Industrial Revolution.
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Labour announce Lifelong Learning Commission

Labour announce Lifelong Learning Commission

Speaking at an event on Tuesday 19 February, Jeremy Corbyn MP announced a commission on lifelong learning to develop Labour’s policy of free education from cradle to grave
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NPF Consultation 2019

NPF Consultation 2019

As we head off for the Christmas break, Labour's National Policy Forum (NPF) wanted to let all of you know about the topics that will form the basis of Labour’s policy consultation next year.
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Small Business Saturday 2018

Small Business Saturday 2018

Labour will stand up for small British businesses on our high streets. On Small Business Saturday Labour supported Britain’s high streets with a five point plan including banning ATM charges and reforming business rates.
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Labour announces a new package of workplace policies for hospitality workers

Labour announces a new package of workplace policies for hospitality workers

In a speech to the Bakers’ Union (BFAWU) Annual Conference in Southport, Jeremy Corbyn MP announced a package of new workplace policies for hospitality workers across the UK.
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Consultation Roadshow Dates

Consultation Roadshow Dates

As part of the National Policy Forum’s ongoing policy consultation, a number of events are taking place across the regions and nations of the UK. Members and supporters and invited to take part and have their say.
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The Labour Party has always been guided by our values; the National Education Service is no different

The Labour Party has always been guided by our values; the National Education Service is no different

Angela Rayner MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Education writes on how the National Education Service will be guided by our values.
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Helping people to play a greater role in society

Helping people to play a greater role in society

Helping people to play a greater role in society is a key part of the Housing, Local Government and Transport Policy Commission’s Consultation this year. Jim Kennedy, Co-Convenor of the Commission, talks about why this issue is so important.
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Labour proposes one million genuinely affordable homes with new definition of affordable housing linked to incomes

Labour proposes one million genuinely affordable homes with new definition of affordable housing linked to incomes

Labour has launched an affordable housing review and Green Paper consultation
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Labour launches National Education Service Roadshow

Labour launches National Education Service Roadshow

Today Labour launched a roadshow on a unified National Education Service, which will provide cradle-to-grave learning that is free at the point of use.
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Kate Osamor MP: A World For The Many, Not The Few

Kate Osamor MP: A World For The Many, Not The Few

Kate Osamor MP sets out a fresh plan and bold action on international development in a new policy paper, ‘A World For The Many, Not The Few’.
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A more equal society

A more equal society

While celebrating 100 years since our country took the first step towards getting all women the right to vote, find out more about Labour’s plans to continue the fight for gender equality
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Celebrating LGBT+ History Month

Celebrating LGBT+ History Month

February is LGBT+ History month, to celebrate Labour Policy Forum looks back at how Labour has been proud to support the work of the LGBT+ movement, and why our next government won’t stop fighting for equality.
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The NHS Winter Crisis

The NHS Winter Crisis

December’s monthly A&E figures were the worst on record. Labour has plans to make sure the NHS is equipped to deal with the challenges of today, protect patients and staff, and ensure the long-term sustainability of our health service.
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Rail Fare Rises

Rail Fare Rises

New figures show that the average commuter will now be paying £2,888 for their season ticket, £694 more than in 2010.
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2018 National Policy Forum Consultation

2018 National Policy Forum Consultation

In spring 2018 the National policy Forum will be publishing a nation-wide consultation on eight key areas looking at how we further develop the policies set out in our manifesto. We have chosen eight key areas to examine and we want to hear your thoughts.
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The Future of Work Report

The Future of Work Report

The Future of Work Commission recently released their final report into how the UK deals with the new technological revolution.
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International Day of Person with Disabilities

International Day of Person with Disabilities

3 December marked the annual International Day of Disabled Persons. Labour is the party of equality and is proud to celebrate the contribution disabled people make to our communities, and champion the rights of disabled people.
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Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday

Labour is the party of small businesses, we understand the challenges our smaller businesses face. On Small Business Saturday Labour MPs are helping to promote small businesses in their communities with local visits in their constituencies.
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Labour launches its campaign to work with coastal communities to revive jobs and industry

Labour launches its campaign to work with coastal communities to revive jobs and industry

Labour has launched a major initiative to work with people and businesses in our seaside towns on a plan to revive jobs, industry and local economies.
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Better Off Under Labour

Better Off Under Labour

This weekend Labour is talking about the standard of living, setting out how households will be better off under our proposals.
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Louise Haigh MP: Marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

Louise Haigh MP: Marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

To mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Labour’s Shadow Minister for Policing Louise Haigh MP writes how Labour in government will take real action to promote women’s safety.
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Have your say on the Autumn Budget

Have your say on the Autumn Budget

Today the Government presented their Autumn Budget. Let us know your views to build our economy for the many, not the few.
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Labour’s plan to tackle inequality

Labour’s plan to tackle inequality

To help build an economy for the many, not the few, a Labour government would deal head on with race discrimination and economic inequality.
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Equal Pay Day

Equal Pay Day

Friday 10 November is Equal Pay Day in the UK and the next Labour government will tackle unequal pay once and for all.
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Sign up to join Labour’s Make Homes Safe campaign

Sign up to join Labour’s Make Homes Safe campaign

Labour has launched a national Make Homes Safe campaign, calling on the Government to set aside £1bn to fund the retrofitting of sprinklers in all council and housing association tower blocks.
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Living Wage: Making Work Pay

Living Wage: Making Work Pay

Labour’s real Living Wage will reflect the cost of living, by raising the legal minimum wage for all to at least £10 an hour by 2020, it will give more than five and a half million people a pay rise in the process.
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Hampshire National Policy Forum Consultation

Hampshire National Policy Forum Consultation

Hampshire National Policy Forum Consultation 11am - 6pm, 11th November 2017 Winchester University
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Policy Development at the Labour Conference 2017

Policy Development at the Labour Conference 2017

Labour Party Conference marks the yearly summation of the Party’s policy development work. Brighton saw a vibrant discussion on policy in forums ranging from informal conversation to specially organised discussions on key topics.
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Labour Summer Campaign 2017: Hope and Aspiration

Labour Summer Campaign 2017: Hope and Aspiration

During this summer campaign the Labour Policy Forum wants to hear your ideas on the challenges we face and to help build on our progressive policies for the many, not the few.
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Labour launches national State Pension tour

Labour launches national State Pension tour

Labour has launched a State Pension Consultation organised by the Shadow Work and Pensions team to hear your views on the State Pension, as well as develop policies to ensure dignity and security in older age.
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Give your feedback on the Labour Policy Forum website

Give your feedback on the Labour Policy Forum website

We’re currently hosting a survey about the Labour Policy Forum to make it better for you the users. Could you spare 10 minutes to provide your feedback and ideas?
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Labour Summer Campaign 2017: Cost of Living

Labour Summer Campaign 2017: Cost of Living

Labour is running a campaign throughout the summer, with a different theme each week, detailing our policy programme for a fairer and more equal Britain. During this campaign Labour Policy Forum wants to hear your ideas on the challenges we face and to help build on our progressive policies for the many, not the few.
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Labour 2017 Summer Campaign: NHS Week

Labour 2017 Summer Campaign: NHS Week

The Labour Policy Forum wants to hear your ideas on the challenges we face on the NHS and to help build on our progressive policies for the many, not the few.
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Labour's 2017 Summer Campaign - Transport Week

Labour's 2017 Summer Campaign - Transport Week

During this summer campaign the Labour Policy Forum wants to hear your ideas on the challenges we face and to help build on our progressive policies for the many, not the few.
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Labour’s 2017 Summer Campaign - Education Week

Labour’s 2017 Summer Campaign - Education Week

Over the coming six weeks Labour is launching a Summer Campaign detailing our policy programme for a fairer and more equal Britain. Throughout this campaign the Labour Policy Forum wants to hear your ideas on the challenges we face and to help build on our progressive policies for the many, not the few.
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Response to the Queen's Speech

Response to the Queen's Speech

Following the Conservative proposals in the Queen’s Speech, Labour has responded detailing measures it would bring forward to address the big challenges facing Britain and the crisis in public services.
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Labour’s New Deal on Housing

Labour’s New Deal on Housing

Labour has released a bold, long-term plan to fix the failings in the housing market.
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Labour launches manifesto with and for disabled people

Labour launches manifesto with and for disabled people

Jeremy Corbyn has today launched Labour’s manifesto with and for disabled people, outlining key policies that will improve the lives of millions of disabled people across the country.
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Labour is committed to a bold and transformational industrial strategy

Labour is committed to a bold and transformational industrial strategy

Labour’s industrial strategy has been built on the work of the Economy, Business, Industrial Strategy and Trade Policy Commission. At its heart will be the creation of a million good jobs to drive growth across Britain.
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Labour’s pledge to improve our railways

Labour’s pledge to improve our railways

The next Labour government will put passengers first and bring franchises into public ownership as they expire.
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Labour's race and faith manifesto launched

Labour's race and faith manifesto launched

The Labour movement is built on the values of social justice, internationalism and human rights. This is why our National Policy Forum placed equality at the heart of each policy commission and policy, to ensure that all people benefit from our economy and society.
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Childcare for the many, not the few

Childcare for the many, not the few

Labour's universal childcare policy will help ensure all children have a good start in life.
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Labour’s Safer Communities pledge

Labour’s Safer Communities pledge

Labour’s Safer Communities pledge reflects the work of the Justice and Home Affairs Policy Commission over the last two years.
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Three point pledge for NHS staff and their patients

Three point pledge for NHS staff and their patients

The Labour Party highly values our hardworking NHS staff and that’s why our manifesto puts forward proposals to make sure that staff are properly supported to provide the best possible quality of services for patients.
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A Creative Future For All

A Creative Future For All

Today Labour launched its manifesto for culture: A Creative Future For All, detailing how a Labour government will invest in Britain’s cultural institutions, increase access to culture and the arts for all, and put creativity at the heart of the school curriculum.
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2017 Manifesto Launched

2017 Manifesto Launched

Today Labour has launched its General Election Manifesto 2017. This manifesto shows a fairer Britain is possible with a Labour government that would put the interests of the many before those of the few.
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How to get involved in the NPF Consultation 2017

How to get involved in the NPF Consultation 2017

Find out how to get involved and submit your ideas to the NPF Consultation 2017.
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NPF Consultation 2017

NPF Consultation 2017

As part of our work developing our 2020 Manifesto, the Labour Party has published eight new consultation documents. These documents build on the 10 policy pledges that Jeremy Corbyn set out at Annual Conference 2016, and priorities identified by the National Policy Forum in the course of their work. We are seeking your views on these key challenges our country faces and how we can build a more equal and prosperous Britain.
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Share your views on the Spring Budget

Share your views on the Spring Budget

Let us know what else is needed to rebuild and transform our economy. Share your views on last week’s Budget.
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February Update: NPF consultation & What Labour Stands for

February Update: NPF consultation & What Labour Stands for

The eight new Policy Commissions of the National Policy Forum have been tasked with building on the 10 pledges – called 'What Labour Stands For' – which were launched by Jeremy Corbyn at Annual Conference 2016.
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Industrial Strategy Consultation

Industrial Strategy Consultation

Britain has great strengths and enormous potential; together we can build an economy fit for the twenty-first century. Today we are launching a consultation to help us develop a new industrial strategy ready for implementation on day one of a Labour Government.
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Disability Equality Consultation

Disability Equality Consultation

Labour’s Shadow Work and Pensions team have launched a Disability Equality Consultation to listen to people’s views how best to tackle the discrimination and disadvantage that disabled people still face, as well as developing policies that enable people to lead full and rich lives.
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Jeremy Corbyn's speech to NPF 2016

Jeremy Corbyn's speech to NPF 2016

Jeremy Corbyn MP, Leader of the Labour Party, speech to National Policy Forum 19 November 2016
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Jeremy Corbyn's speech to Annual Conference 2016

Jeremy Corbyn's speech to Annual Conference 2016

Jeremy Corbyn MP, Leader of the Labour Party, speech to Labour Party Annual Conference 2016.
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Tom Watson's speech to Annual Conference 2016

Tom Watson's speech to Annual Conference 2016

Tom Watson MP, Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, speech to Labour Party Annual Conference 2016.
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Angela Rayner's speech to Annual Conference 2016

Angela Rayner's speech to Annual Conference 2016

Angela Rayner MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Education, speech to Labour Party Annual Conference 2016.
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Sadiq Khan's speech to Annual Conference 2016

Sadiq Khan's speech to Annual Conference 2016

Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, speech to Labour Party Annual Conference 2016.
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Protecting Rights and Investment for our Communities

Protecting Rights and Investment for our Communities

Labour has today published a new document by Emily Thornberry MP, Shadow Foreign Secretary, analysing the rights and investment at risk following the EU Referendum result.
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John McDonnell's speech to Annual Conference 2016

John McDonnell's speech to Annual Conference 2016

John McDonnell MP, Shadow Chancellor, speech to Labour Party Annual Conference 2016.
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Clive Lewis's speech to Annual Conference 2016

Clive Lewis's speech to Annual Conference 2016

Clive Lewis MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Defence, speech to Labour Party Annual Conference 2016.
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Responding to the EU Referendum Result

Responding to the EU Referendum Result

The Labour Party has launched a new consultation, calling on members, affiliates and the wider public to help shape Labour’s response to the outcome of the EU referendum. At this critical moment, as we work to get a deal for Britain’s future which protects jobs and rights, and which ensures continued investment and growth, we want to hear from you about what your priorities for action are.
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Race Equality Consultation

Race Equality Consultation

Below you can find the Shadow Women and Equalities team race equality consultation put together to hear your views on tackling racism and discrimination in modern Britain.
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National Policy Forum and Policy-Making Review

National Policy Forum and Policy-Making Review

Developing a winning policy platform means reaching out to as many people as possible, with a policy-making process which is open, inclusive and democratic.
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Priority Issue Consultation: tell us what you think

Priority Issue Consultation: tell us what you think

As the first step to developing our 2020 Manifesto, Labour wants your views on the key challenges our country faces and how we can build a more equal and prosperous Britain.
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Britain's Security: Labour's Defence Policy Review

Britain's Security: Labour's Defence Policy Review

Shadow Defence Secretary Emily Thornberry MP has launched Labour’s Defence Policy Review, publishing its terms of reference and calling on Labour Party members, affiliates and the wider public to contribute to its work.
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Labour Conference marks a new way of doing politics

Labour Conference marks a new way of doing politics

Labour’s Annual Conference in Brighton showed that it’s time for grown-up politics, to build a better, more caring and prosperous society based on the values of decency, justice and equality.
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Speech by Tom Watson to Labour Party Annual Conference

Speech by Tom Watson to Labour Party Annual Conference

Speech to Labour Party Annual Conference by Tom Watson MP, Deputy Leader of the Labour Party.
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Speech by Jeremy Corbyn to Labour Party Annual Conference 2015

Speech by Jeremy Corbyn to Labour Party Annual Conference 2015

Speech to Labour Party Annual Conference by Jeremy Corbyn MP, Leader of the Labour Party.
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 Speech by John McDonnell to Labour Party Annual Conference

Speech by John McDonnell to Labour Party Annual Conference

Speech to Labour Party Conference 2015 by John McDonnell MP, Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer.
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Speech by Angela Eagle to Labour Party Annual Conference

Speech by Angela Eagle to Labour Party Annual Conference

Speech by Angela Eagle MP, Chair of Labour’s National Policy Forum, to Labour Party Annual Conference 2015.
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