a British political party, formed in 1900 as an amalgam of various trade unions and socialist groups, generally supporting the interests of organized labour and advocating democratic socialism and social equality
any similar party in any of various other countries
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"Some went because of their politics, others just weren't good, and then there are those disliked in the parliamentary Labour party," said the MP.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Loyal, and not someone who briefs against colleagues to journalists or indulges in political games, he has been around the top of the Labour party for three decades.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Under Labour party rules, leadership candidates must be an MP.
From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026
"Did I at best subconsciously treat Peter Mandelson differently because I believed him to have influence and power within the Labour party?" he said.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
We see how well independence has worked for the Irish party—we see what a power in the House even the little Labour party is, with only thirty members.
From The Convert by Robins, Elizabeth
Yet Mr. Burnham’s predecessor, Keir Starmer, faced a revolt within his own Labour Party last summer when he tried to pass modest disability reforms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
In more recent years, she has worked in digital communications for the Labour Party, and for Keir Starmer in Number10 before quitting last year.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Sir Chris is a long standing member of the Labour Party.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Two years ago, the Labour Party won its largest parliamentary majority in 20 years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Mr. Smart, of the Independent Labour Party, gives lengthy details of a taxation reform scheme in which figure a foundation-tax, a special property-tax, and a super-tax.
From British Socialism An Examination of Its Doctrines, Policy, Aims and Practical Proposals by Barker, J. Ellis
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