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Will abandoning left-wing voters backfire for Keir Starmer?

Labour leader’s reluctance to differ from Tories on policy or Gaza sets stage for progressive independent candidates

The Labour Party has more influence over a ceasefire in Gaza than it claims

A ceasefire seems unlikely, despite claims from Joe Biden last week. But Keir Starmer’s support could change that

‘Small boat’ pilot Ibrahima Bah faces life in jail. He’s a scapegoat

Those who drive boats are often simply the poorest people on board. Those really at fault still walk free

How Keir Starmer placed his political image over the lives of those in Gaza

Parliament descended into chaos over a ceasefire vote that the Labour leader reportedly claimed would ‘endanger’ MPs

I am facing my second no-fault eviction in two years. Renting is broken

Four years after ministers promised to ban Section 21 evictions, I am once again being kicked out of my home

Expanding the UK military won’t tackle the biggest threat to security

The climate crisis is the greatest challenge facing all nations, and it won’t be solved by recruiting more reservists

I’m a Citizens Advice worker. This is how bad the cost-of-living crisis has got

The stories we hear of poverty in Britain are just horrific – and all we have are sticking plasters