Lord Mandelson tells nicholaswatt Sir Keir Starmer is 'more confident' than in 2019 but says if the Labour Party is going to 'preach reform' it needs to look at itself too This is part of wider interview on Newsnight shortly
, put forward 40 recommendations, including proposals for handing new economic powers to English mayors, local authorities and devolved governments.
Is it the biggest priority facing the country? Not everyone will think so. But Labour is adamant it is a way of making sure better decisions are made that work for local people in different parts of the UK. But the hope in the Labour party is this starts a process that will end in a rewiring of the UK's political system.
Responding to Labours plans to restrict second jobs for MPs, the prime minister's spokesman said "outside interests and experience outside Westminster can bring benefits".The size and role of the Lords has come under scrutiny in recent years, amid warnings that unelected membership has grown excessive, with about 800 sitting members.
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