Labour’s Initial Moves After Sweeping Victory: A Briefing

Labour’s Initial Moves After Sweeping Victory: A Briefing

As Labour settles into its first full week in power, here’s a roundup of the latest developments and upcoming plans.

Early Actions on the Home Front
Greetings from a bustling Houses of Parliament, where new MPs are acclimating to their roles amid hugs and smiles. Spare a thought for the former Conservative MP spotted clearing his office after losing his seat on Friday.

While Parliament resumes tomorrow, the new government has hit the ground running. Keir Starmer held a press conference from Number 10 on Saturday, emphasizing delivery and high standards. Currently, he’s touring the devolved nations before heading to the NATO summit in Washington on Tuesday.

Key Domestic Developments
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves outlined significant planning reforms on Monday, including reinstating mandatory local housing targets and lifting restrictions on onshore wind farms—a Bloomberg exclusive.

Health Secretary Wes Streeting is actively engaging with junior doctors to end their strike, while Defense Secretary John Healey has already reaffirmed UK support in Ukraine.

For a detailed look ahead, colleague Alex Wickham reports Reeves will introduce a Treasury task force to boost private investment through the National Wealth Fund. Further updates on tax reforms for non-domiciled individuals are also anticipated.

Challenges and Diplomacy Abroad
If you’ve caught up on domestic developments, there’s plenty unfolding in foreign affairs. At the upcoming NATO summit, Starmer is set to assert UK leadership amid accolades from progressive international leaders.

In France, political uncertainty offers a potential advantage for Starmer’s approach to immigration policies. Meanwhile, as Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine, Starmer’s stance on defense spending remains firm, despite diplomatic scrutiny.

Stay tuned for further updates on these dynamic developments.