Tug of War At Labour Conference

Today, ahead of Labour conference, we look out senior Labour figures trying to pull the party their way.

Former business secretary Peter Kyle has said Andy Burnham's government is not focused enough on boosting economic growth and needs to act with "more urgency".

Angela Rayner has criticised Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s plans on immigration, specifically on indefinite leave to remain.

And former Home Office minister Mike Tapp has called for more action over small boat arrivals.

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