Overview

• Starmer will use Labour’s Liverpool conference to promote a 'renew Britain' message and set out a clearer story of delivery after 15 months in office.
• A new YouGov projection published Friday modeled Reform UK on 311 seats to Labour’s 144, intensifying pressure on the government.
• Downing Street flagged policy moves including a mandatory digital ID to tackle illegal working, with further infrastructure and health proposals trailed for the week.
• MPs and ministers described a bleak mood over Labour’s direction and delivery, with concerns about a difficult Nov. 26 budget and potential leadership pressures thereafter.
• Organizational strains include recent senior staff departures and a reported party deficit of about £3 million, as the Electoral Commission closed a donations inquiry but a forthcoming book based on leaked documents promises fresh scrutiny.