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What is the Labour Party?

The Labour Party is one of the UK's two main political parties. Traditionally centre-left, it champions social justice, public services, and workers' rights. Keir Starmer, the current Prime Minister mentioned in the ship deal story, leads the party, which is currently in government.

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UK, Netherlands ink £2.4B ship deal for NATO forces

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What do Labour believe? Who votes Labour? How do UK parties work?

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