Labour has promised its manifesto will have 'wealth creation' at its heart, ahead of the document's launch. Sir Keir Starmer will take to the stage in Manchester on Thursday in an effort to convince the public he has the right policies to earn the keys to Number 10. The Labour leader is expected to say that 'growth is our core business - the end and the means of national renewal', as he pledges to bring Britain's finances back on to a steady footing.
The leader will pledge to overhaul planning rules with a new 10-year infrastructure strategy for rail, road and homes, and will reiterate plans to 'shift power away from Westminster' by giving new responsibilities to regional mayors. And he will promise to reform the immigration and skills system in the UK 'to ensure Britain is developing home-grown skills with workforce plans to meet the needs of industries and the economy'.