The Labour Party today announced it had agreed a comprehensive policy programme looking ahead to a fourth-term Labour Government, says the press release.

Representatives for the local Labour parties (CLPs) and trade unions joined government ministers to welcome the deal, following a three-year process of consultation and discussion. The policies will go forward to feed in to Labour’s manifesto.

Simon Burgess, Vice Chair of the National Policy Forum , said: “This has been a comprehensive policy process unique in British politics. We have spent three years in close conversation with the British people, the trade unions, business and voluntary organisations.

“We have worked together, debated keenly and reached agreement on a serious set of policies for the future of Britain.

“Our agreed policy platform matches the aspirations and concerns of British people. This stands in stark contrast to the vague, shallow words of the Tories.”

Tony Dubbins, Chair of the Trade Union Liaison Organisation (TULO) said: “After three years of discussions, culminating in an intensive weekend of keenly debated issues, the unions are pleased to join the CLPs and ministers in welcoming a set of policies which we believe positively address this agenda for the future of the British people. We have worked together co-operatively and effectively in the finest traditions of the Labour movement.”