What can we expect from the new Labour government?
- TBA
- Jul 31, 2024
- 2 min read
Now that the dust has settled, it’s time to take a look at some of the major policies set to be implemented by the new government.
What are Labour’s new plans in government?
During the campaign, Labour released a list of commitments outlining their plans if elected. With a significant majority, they should be able to easily pass new laws and achieve their goals.
Here’s what we can expect from them in their first 100 days:
1.Immigration
Labour promises to reduce net migration by reforming the points-based immigration system, ending the Rwanda plan, and focusing on stopping people smuggling and strengthening border security.
2. Tax Loopholes
Labour plans to further strengthen measures to close tax loopholes for the wealthy.
3. Health and Social Care
Labour aims to increase GP appointments, reduce NHS wait times, and provide emergency dental appointments.
4. Free School Breakfast Clubs
Labour promises free breakfast clubs for all primary school students.
5. Climate and Energy
Labour aims to achieve clean energy by 2030, increase wind and solar power, and establish a state-owned energy company called Great British Energy.
6. Constitutional Reform
Long-term proposals to reform the House of Lords, and eventually lower the voting age to 16.
7. Economic Development
Labour plans to use stricter spending rules and industrial investment to drive economic growth.
8. End Private School Tax Relief
Labour plans to increase VAT on private school fees to fund state education.
9. Housing
Labour promises to build 1.5 million new homes over five years.
It’s likely that these policies will be continually adjusted in the near future based on actual conditions as Labour spends more time in office.
New Labour cabinet
This has been widely covered by political news outlets.
As of the time of writing, the new cabinet consists of:
Angela Rayner – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Women, Housing, and Communities
Rachel Reeves – Chancellor of the Exchequer
Pat McFadden – Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
Yvette Cooper – Home Secretary
Wes Streeting – Health Secretary
Bridget Phillipson – Education Secretary
Ed Miliband – Secretary for Energy and Emissions
David Lammy – Foreign Secretary
Shabana Mahmood – Justice Secretary
John Healey – Defence Secretary
Liz Kendall – Work and Pensions Secretary
Jonathan Reynolds – Business Secretary
Peter Kyle – Science Secretary
Louise Haigh – Transport Secretary