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Labour launched its general election manifesto on Tuesday as Sir Keir Starmer sought to reassure millions of voters across middle England with a pledge of “stability” after years of Tory “chaos”.
Manchester was chosen for the big launch, 48 hours after Rishi Sunak unveiled the Conservatives’ manifesto.
Sir Keir outlined his plan for economic growth and declared Labour to be the “party of wealth creation”.
He declared the party would be “pro-business and pro-worker”, ruling out some tax rises, including on VAT, income tax and National Insurance.
But how - and what’s still at risk of rising or being cut?
For the latest, we’re joined by Evening Standard political editor Nicholas Cecil.
Plus, well-presented data is crucial to help make sense of general election results in the build-up to 4 July, and on the big night itself.
Stats, names, numbers and percentages will come in thick and fast from hundreds of constituencies - and the Evening Standard’s news team is preparing fresh ways to present metrics to our audience.
Interactive maps, charts and graphs will all help reader digest the data and what the results mean for a new government.
There’s also a host of localised search features, brought to life with popping graphics.
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