Labour party

American

noun

a political party in Great Britain, formed in 1900 from various socialist and labor groups and taking its present name in 1906.

Labour Party British

noun

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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British police on Wednesday arrested three men on suspicion of spying for China, including the husband of a lawmaker from the ruling Labour party.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

"Depending on what happens there, then I think we judge the prime minister on those events and the results that the Labour party gets," she said.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

Farage has also said he would be announcing a defection from the Labour party next week.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

The last time Jeremy Corbyn spoke from the stage in Liverpool's ACC conference centre's sprawling complex of glass and steel, he was leader of the Labour party.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2025

Let us now consider the genesis and character of the great Labour party.

From British Socialism An Examination of Its Doctrines, Policy, Aims and Practical Proposals by Barker, J. Ellis

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