Sir Keir Starmer will kick off Labour's local election campaign today with a promise to "fight" as his party braces for a May 7 blowout.
The Prime Minister is approaching this year's nationwide votes with Labour lagging in the polls amid challenges from Nigel Farage's Reform UK and Zack Polanski's Greens.
Despite the uphill struggle, it is anticipated Sir Keir will kick off Labour's election campaign at a location in the West Midlands by encouraging the nation to "stand together" under the party's election tagline: "Pride in Britain."
He will say: "This about pride and hope. This is the political choice in this election.
"Our opponents respond to this war on two fronts by dividing our communities. We meet this test by unlocking the pride this is our communities."
Sir Keir is expected to be joined by Labour's deputy leader Lucy Powell and other members of the Cabinet, where he will promise to "fight to earn every vote".
He will say: "Fight for our values. And fight for the country we are building together, a Britain built for all."
This year's elections represent potentially Sir Keir's biggest test yet, with predictions Labour could lose power in Wales after 27 years to Plaid Cymru, while the Scottish National Party looks set to deny Anas Sarwar the chance to become first minister of Scotland.
Shadow Home Secretary brands Labour's NHS waitlist claims as 'shameful'
Chris Philp, shadow Home secretary, took to social media this morning to condemn Labour's claims that they have reduced NHS waiting lists.
GPs have been told to redirect one in four hospital referrals in an attempt to hit waiting times quotas - essentially rationing specialist appointments.
He wrote on X: Shameful move by Labour to enable them to claim to have reduced NHS waiting lists … simply deny treatment to people who need it so they don’t join the waiting list in the first place. Disgraceful."
Welsh Labour and Plaid Cymru set to stage major campaign launches today
Welsh Labour and Plaid Cymru are both staging major campaign launches at the same time today.
Given Plaid Cymru's lead in the polls, Labour may find itself struggling for the press's attention.
Plaid leader, Rhun ap Iorwerth, is firing the starting gun on his party's Senedd election campaign in Caerphilly, framing the May vote as "a straight choice between Plaid and Reform," while First Minister Eluned Morgan is in Swansea unveiling a Welsh Labour manifesto pledge to freeze Welsh income tax rates.
Meanwhile, Reform's Senedd campaign has suffered an early blow after candidate, Patrick Benham-Crosswell, resigned over the weekend, accusing the party of having "betrayed its early members' vision, labour and achievements".
UK bracing for economic energy fallout as instability in Middle East continues
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is convening senior business leaders from the energy, shipping and financial services sectors at Downing Street to address the economic impact of the Iran conflict, with Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz disrupting vital oil, gas and fertiliser supplies.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will also join a virtual G7 meeting alongside Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, where she is expected to push allies to accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels, warning it is the only way to get off the "rollercoaster" of international oil and gas markets.
Adding further volatility, President Donald Trump told the Financial Times he could "take the oil in Iran" or potentially seize Kharg Island, the country's primary oil export hub, saying "we have a lot of options."
With petrol prices already rising sharply and inflation fears growing, ministers have sought to reassure the public, with Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson telling broadcasters that drivers should "fill up their cars as normal."
Shadow Energy Secretary describes UK as 'mad' for not making the most of its own energy resources
The shadow Energy secretary, Claire Coutinho, addressed the ongoing energy challenge in the UK, ahead of the Prime Minister meeting energy bosses today in Downing Street.
Speaking to GB News, Mrs Countinho came for the Chancellor's plans to increase fuel duty later on this year, whilst many ordinary families across the UK are struggling with increased bills.
She advocated for drilling in the North Sea, whilst criticising Labour's decision to stop allocating licences to oil companies.
The shadow Energy secretary outlined the Conservatives "Cheap Power Plan", which they aim to cut household bills by £200 - doing so by cutting wasteful spending and making the most of UK oil.
She said: "We've been very clear, we should drill in the North Sea, we should the make the most of those jobs and make the most of those tax revenues.
"We're the only country in the world that's been mad enough to shut down our own resources in the time of an energy crisis."
Here's what's happening today in Westminster
Good morning and happy Monday from the GB News Politics team.
Here is what is happening in UK politics today.
Sir Keir Starmer will be kicking off Labour's local election campaign in Wolverhampton today, vowing he will "fight for the country".
The Prime Minister will also gather with business leaders today to address the economic impact of the unfolding war in the Middle East, particularly on the rising cost of oil as Iran continues to block the Strait of Hormuz.
Kemi Badenoch will be in Aberdeen, joined by Scottish Conservatives Leader, Russell Findlay and shadow Scotland secretary, Andrew Bowie.
Also in Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton and UK Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey will come ashore by sail at Edinburgh Watersports in Port Edgar, South Queensferry, where they will be greeted by local activists and supporters.
The People's Channel will be interviewing shadow Energy secretary, Claire Coutinho this morning.