Tories and Labour

Low-traffic neighbourhoods blocking motorists' path. (Image: Getty) Reforms introduced under the Tories, which would limit new low-traffic neighbourhoods, have been ditched by Labour ministers. The reforms, originally proposed in 2023, would have restricted the power of councils to establish new 20mph zones and low-traffic neighbourhoods. The Conservative Party said it…

Here are the top stories across the nation’s newspapers 1. Datti defends participation in Abure-led LP meeting, says Peter Obi was informed The 2023 vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Dr. Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has clarified that his decision to attend a recent National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting convened…

As tens of thousands of Egyptians continue heading to Saudi Arabia for work each year, their immigration experiences reflect a broader geo-economic dynamic shaping the Middle East today. While the move offers financial opportunity for many, it also brings challenges shaped by changing labour policies and legal frameworks. Since the…

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, has reaffirmed his continued membership of the party, dispelling rumours suggesting his defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) amid the formation of a political coalition of opposition leaders. Obi made the clarification on Friday during the official…

The former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, said on Sunday he would vie for the President in 2027. Obi, who was the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, spoke on a Channels Television’s programme, Sunday Politics. The former governor is one of the leaders of the opposition coalition…

The introduction of Labour Codes in India marks a significant shift in the landscape of employee benefits, rights and protections. As part of these reforms, four labour codes are designed to replace 29 current central labour laws relating to wages, social security, occupational safety and industrial disputes. India has a…

By BRENDAN CARLIN and EVIE REDWOOD Published: 23:52 BST, 28 June 2025 | Updated: 02:44 BST, 29 June 2025 Sir Keir Starmer was told to rein in Angela Rayner’s new labour laws last night amid claims they could lead to a £1 billion tax hike. The Tories have already warned…

A protester holds a placard reading (Image: Getty) Labour has been accused of copying the Tories’ measures to clean the nation’s waterways by announcing that company fines and penalties will fund improvements in the sector. The Government is expected to announce on Thursday that over £100million in fines levied against…

Here’s your daily news update for Friday, 6 June 2025: An easy-to-read selection of our top stories. In the news today, a teacher in the Northern Cape has failed in his attempt to return to work after being dismissed for using a racial slur against two black pupils. Meanwhile, the…

The Conservatives have accused Labour of backing a “tax on bath time” over proposals to introduce ‘progressive’ water tariffs that would see heavier users charged more. Water firms are lobbying for seasonal pricing that would hike bills in summer compared to winter, following the driest spring in nearly 70 years…