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What happened to Sinn Féin? Ireland’s opposition fails to make electoral breakthrough

With the dust settled on the 2024 Irish general election, attention has turned to the negotiations which will lead to the formation of the next coalition government. Despite finishing in second place, with a seat tally of 39 (in a parliament of 174 seats), Sinn Féin will not be invited…

The Conversation

Starmer declines to detail ‘further information’ that led to Haigh resignation

The Prime Minister was challenged on the issue in the Commons by Tory leader Kemi Badenoch.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer planning to hand out peerages to Sue Gray and raft of ex-MPs

KEIR Starmer is planning to award a peerage to Sue Gray as well as a raft of ex-MPs who stepped down ...

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Trade unions call for reform to local government and services ahead of Budget

Trade unions have called for local government reform ahead of Wednesday's Budget.

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Scottish Budget to be unveiled today – how to watch

THE Scottish Budget is set to be unveiled later today as the Government reveals the spending decisions for the next financial year...

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How can the SNP pass the Scottish Budget and could an election be called?

THE Scottish Budget will be announced by Shona Robison this afternoon with the Finance Secretary having promised to put more money in people’s…

The National (Scotland)

Shona Robison promises Budget will deliver 'progress' for Scotland's economy

SHONA Robison has said the Scottish Budget will deliver progress for the country’s economy...

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What the papers say – December 4

A range of political stories feature on the front pages of Wednesday’s newspapers.

Evening Standard

John Cartwright obituary

Politician who left the Labour party in 1981 for the fledgling SDP but joined David Owen in resisting merger with the Liberals

The Guardian - UK

MPs support national insurance hike for employers amid ‘jobs tax’ warning

The Bill seeks to make changes to employers’ contributions from April 6 2025.

The Independent UK

UK and Irish governments commit to finding ‘way through’ legacy disagreements

Labour committed to repealing and replacing the Legacy Act but have kept the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery.

Evening Standard

Reeves insists public services will have to ‘live within their means’

The Chancellor suggested the risk of economic shocks meant she could not guarantee there would be no further tax rises.

Evening Standard

Another reset? Has Labour lost its marbles like the Tories?

As Labour plans milestones, Boris Johnson proves he’s the Gregg Wallace of the political sphere and Jacob Rees-Mogg reveals true face of hard right

The Guardian - UK

To win again, Keir Starmer’s Labour party needs to get emotional

Letters: Sheila Duncan says Labour has to address the problems facing Britain with passion if it wants public support. Plus letters from David Diprose and Maureen Tilford

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Labour 'doing nothing' to reverse Tory 'social murder' policies

LABOUR have done “nothing” to reverse Tory “social murder” policies, according to a leading expert on austerity.

The National (Scotland)

Labour doing 'nothing' to reverse Tory 'social murder' policies, says expert

LABOUR have done “nothing” to reverse Tory “social murder” policies, according to a leading expert on austerity.

The Guardian - UK

After months of dysfunction and miscommunication, is the Starmer method finally working?

The prime minister won’t learn charisma, but he has a record of going places by doggedly clearing the obstacles in his way, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

Evening Standard

Welsh Tory leader Davies: I was undermined by ‘muesli and croissant brigade’

Andrew RT Davies resigned on Tuesday after admitting his position was untenable despite narrowly winning a vote of confidence.

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MPs back proportional representation system for UK elections in symbolic vote

Lib Dem proposal is passed by 137 votes to 135 with some Labour backbench support but is unlikely to become law

The National (Scotland)

Time is NOW for UK to recognise state of Palestine, says Palestinian ambassador

THE Palestinian ambassador to the UK has said that the UK Government must recognise the state of Palestine “now” and stop “sitting on their…

Evening Standard

Proposed law to reform voting system narrowly clears first Commons test

The Elections (proportional representation) Bill is unlikely to make progress in its current form due to a lack of parliamentary time.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish winter fuel debate is 'nuts', says leading think tank director

THE debate around winter heating support for pensioners has become “nuts”, according to the head of a leading progressive think tank.

The National (Scotland)

Row as Scottish Labour by-election blunder 'could cost Glasgow council £200k'

A ROW has broken out between Glasgow council leader Susan Aitken and Scottish Labour MSP Anas Sarwar over the blunder that means a council…

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar denies cultural issue within Scottish Labour after two arrests

IT is “nonsense” to suggest there is a cultural issue in Scottish Labour following the arrests of two senior councillors, the party’s…

The National (Scotland)

Nigel Farage's Reform 'very likely' to return two Glasgow MSPs, John Curtice says

REFORM are on course to win two seats in Scotland’s biggest city, according to a leading political expert.

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