Sir Keir Starmer plans to bolster the NHS by up to £30 billion in the next spending review, potentially redirecting resources from other public services to tackle mounting healthcare challenges.

Concerns over migration are prompting calls to review the European Convention on Human Rights, with some leaders suggesting there should be no limits on potential revisions to accommodate changing legal and political priorities.

A proposal to reintroduce winter fuel payments, taxed from wealthier pensioners, has prompted debate over fairness and economic impact, with calls for more detail on how ministers intend to implement it.

Senior police chiefs have warned Starmer that imminent budget cuts may compel officers to overlook certain offences, fuelling concern about the resilience of frontline policing.