Labour Party promises ‘wealth creation’ will be ‘number one priority’ in new election… [Video]

13 June 2024, 00:23 | Updated: 13 June 2024, 01:36

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has promised to prioritise “wealth creation” in the party’s new election manifesto.

The document setting out what Labour would do in government if they win the upcoming General Election will be unveiled later on Thursday.

The party is keen to highlight the message of “economic growth”. “This changed Labour Party has a plan for growth. We are pro-business and pro-worker. The party of wealth creation.

Furthermore, the manifesto includes “five national missions” designed to end sticking plaster politics, end the chaos, turn the page and meet the long-term challenges the UK faces.

Labour says it will achieve this with plans to deliver economic stability, cut NHS waiting times, launch a new Border Security Command, set up Great British Energy, crack down on antisocial behaviour and …