Recently, the New Zealand Labour Party has been in the news for its centre-left policies and governance under Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. The party has been praised for its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, implementing progressive policies such as increasing the minimum wage, addressing climate change, and focusing on social welfare programs.
The New Zealand Labour Party, commonly known as Labour, was founded in 1916 and is one of the oldest political parties in New Zealand. It follows a platform of democratic socialism and social democracy, advocating for workers' rights, social justice, and equality. Over the years, Labour has been in power multiple times, implementing policies such as the introduction of the welfare state, nuclear-free legislation, and marriage equality.
Under the leadership of Jacinda Ardern, Labour won a landslide victory in the 2020 general election, securing a second term in office. Ardern's leadership style, particularly during times of crisis, has garnered international attention and praise. The party continues to focus on progressive policies aimed at improving the lives of New Zealanders and addressing key societal issues.
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Collapse comes after shock ministerial sacking, amid calls for Gething to return campaign donations
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A mix of pro-terrorist networks, sympathetic faculty and wavering response by authorities is blamed for extremist violence at the heart of academia
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Labour criticises a dossier released by the Conservatives that adds up how much their spending commitments would cost.
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Chancellor also criticised for ‘dodgy dossier’ on Labour plans as he aims to make low tax a key election issue
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The Rhondda MP previously had a melanoma cut out of his head, and warned about the risks of sunbathing after having skin cancer removed from his lung.
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The company he keeps: Labour leader shrugs off complaints about drift to the right as he courts votes.
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The former Labour leader has been barred from standing for Labour in the London seat he has represented for more than 40 years.
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Watch live as Rishi Sunak delivers a pre-election pitch to voters on Monday 13 May.
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Anyone familiar with A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens will recall the two young wretches beneath the cloak of the Ghost of Christmas Present. Want and Ignorance.
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Backbencher says uniting right-wing parties puts election victory ‘within reach.’
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Unite launches bid to persuade Keir Starmer to invest more in north-east Scotland
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The PM said Labour would not match him on defence spending but Sir Keir said the Tories only offered chaos.
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Rishi Sunak warned the coming years will be 'some of the most dangerous' the UK has ever seen as he sought to frame the general election as a vote on the nation's security
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Exclusive: Report recommends ‘double lock’ for those renewing their tenancies
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The number of people stuck in hospital for more than three weeks has risen 15% on pre-Covid levels
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Labour MP Rosie Duffield says allegations she made representations to help her husband should be investigated.
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Labour is sticking by the New Deal for Working People for one big reason.
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Labour’s election pledges revealed as leader says ‘no quick fix to mess Tories have made’
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Keir Starmer doesn’t even prep for PMQs any more. Rish! is sunk but doesn’t see he’s in self-destruct mode
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The young boy was hit outside his house on the A259 Sandgate Esplanade in December