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Labour’s first week: Eight key plans and the challenges ahead
It’s been a busy first week for Labour, with a raft of announcements including plans to tackle prison overcrowding, get people back into work and build 1.5 million new homes. But what are the hurdles that lie ahead? Wind is a key engine of change for Labour, who believe it will help the UK economy …
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