As we step into a new era under Keir Starmer's Labour government, the morning starts with Prime Minister Starmer meeting with Northern Ireland leaders Michelle O'Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly. Following this, chancellor Rachel Reeves presents her views on growth in a speech at 9:30 am.
Later, Downing Street hosts its first lobby briefing since Starmer assumed office. At 1 pm, Labour's levelling up secretary, Angela Rayner, joins chancellor Reeve for an inspection of a construction site in London. Subsequently, Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth and Green MPs Carla Denyer and Siân Berry hold press briefings at Westminster.
In the afternoon, Prime Minister Starmer meets with Welsh first minister Vaughan Gething in Cardiff. Meanwhile, health secretary Wes Streeting engages in a discussion on potential changes to the dental contract with the British Dental Association later that day.
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