Source: Politics | The Guardian
This live update covered a busy day in British politics, led by news that former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has joined forces with Coventry South MP Zarah Sultana to create a new political party. Corbyn told reporters the project, tentatively named Your Party, would offer a platform for socialists and campaigners who feel unrepresented by mainstream parties.
The blog also captured ministerial reactions on other issues. Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds said the slump in UK vehicle manufacturing was a direct result of Donald Trump’s protectionist tariffs and rising competition from China. He told BBC Breakfast he was deeply worried about the sector and promised that ministers were taking steps to support the automotive supply chain.
Other updates focused on the wider economy: ministers highlighted pressures on the social care system and the need to invest in green jobs, while critics warned the state pension remains among the lowest in the developed world. For continuous coverage of this and other stories, follow the Guardian’s live politics feed and the BBC’s politics page for the latest analysis.
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