Rachel Reeves to consult Joe Biden’s team on Labour’s economic offer

Shadow chancellor will discuss how party can appeal to blue-collar voters and urban graduates

The new shadow chancellor, Rachel Reeves, intends to consult Joe Biden's economic team on how Labour can make a major economic offer before the next election, rooted in job security, childcare and social infrastructure.

The party has suffered a bruising week of infighting, criticism of Keir Starmer's leadership and questions over the party's values, which both Starmer and Reeves will be called on to address in the coming months.