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An interesting speech full of hard truths? Kemi Badenoch is clearly rattled

The Tory leader gave an address that was full of candour about her party’s failures. You can sense Nigel Farage’s delight, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK

What the papers say – January 17

Here are the stories leading Friday’s newspapers.

Evening Standard

Tories will consider means-testing triple-lock, Badenoch says

The Conservative leader said that while in government the party had supported the system but that ‘we need to make sure we are growing’.

Evening Standard

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KemiKaze’s ‘relaunch’ speech reveals a Tory leader already out of ideas

Kemi Badenoch says she’s sorry not sorry for the mess left by 14 years of the Tories, but offers no clue of how to dig us out of it

The Guardian - UK

Could Ian Murray’s first visit to Holyrood as Scottish Secretary have gone any worse?

Ian Murray’s first visit to Holyrood as Scottish Secretary yesterday was a disaster.

The National (Scotland)

Tory councillor storms out of 'frustrating' council meeting

A SCOTTISH Tory councillor stormed out of a council meeting this week, claiming the council would go ahead with plans regardless of public opinion.

The National (Scotland)

Southwark Council sparks backlash after spending £31m on consultants and agency staff in under 10 months

Figures uncovered by Southwark Liberal Democrats show that council chiefs spent £2 million on consultants alone since April 2024

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Labour MP calls for law change to protect children born from rape

Natalie Fleet, who previously disclosed she is a victim of grooming, pressed for further protection for those who have a child with their groomer.

The Independent UK

Labour face rebellion as seven MSPs back North Sea jobs campaign against Westminster

KEIR Starmer and Anas Sarwar are facing a rebellion after seven Labour MSPs backed a campaign calling on Westminster to support oil and gas jobs in…

The National (Scotland)

Tories will consider means testing pension triple-lock, Badenoch says

Major policy shift follows speech admitting the Tories made mistakes and offered policies without plans while in power

The Guardian - UK

Who is Torsten Bell? The new pensions minister pegged as Britain's future chancellor

From being one half of Britain’s most influential political twin duo, to his role in the infamous ‘EdStone’, Emma Loffhagen reports on Torsten Bell, the former think tank director promoted to pensions minister

Evening Standard

Labour 'doubling down' on Tories' mistakes on Brexit, Kemi Badenoch says

THE Tories made mistakes in office – including in their handling of Brexit – and Labour are now “doubling down” on them, Kemi Badenoch has…

The National (Scotland)

Tory-Reform merger to beat Labour ruled out by Kemi Badenoch

Reform UK has overtaken the Tories in a series of opinion polls in recent weeks, and is within touching distance of Labour’s lead with the public.

Evening Standard

Full details of Sadiq Khan's new budget as mayor prioritises crime after Tory 'wrecking ball' to police

Spending plans revealed for Met police, London fire brigade and TfL

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Lammy urged by MPs to say when Government will recognise Palestinian state

Foreign Secretary faces repeated questions from MPs on when the UK will officially recognise Palestine

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Kemi Badenoch hits back at Nigel Farage and claims Rachel Reeves is 'woman problem' for Starmer

The Tory leader also admitted mistakes by the last Conservative governments over Brexit and immigration

Evening Standard

I can’t control defections to Reform, says Findlay after councillor’s switch

The Scottish Conservative leader was speaking after Thomas Kerr, the leader of the Tories at Glasgow City Council, defected to Nigel Farage’s party.

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Minister defends dropping Troubles law appeal amid Gerry Adams payout fears

Sir Keir Starmer said on Wednesday the Government would look at ‘every conceivable way’ to stop these claimants receiving damages.

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MP calls for Stuart Hogg to be stripped of MBE after admitting domestic abuse

Hogg was sentenced to a community payback order with one year of supervision after he admitted abusing his estranged wife.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney accuses Anas Sarwar of 'epitomising Labour dishonesty' in FMQs clash

JOHN Swinney accused Anas Sarwar of epitomising “the fundamental dishonesty” of the Labour Party in a heated clash at First Minister Questions…

The Independent UK

UK should ‘only’ host Trump visit if he ‘delivers’ on Ukraine says Sir Ed Davey

The Liberal Democrat leader described the idea of a state visit as ‘leverage’ the UK would have over the president-elect.

The Guardian - UK

Dining across the divide: ‘If I made a point he couldn’t argue with, he said he didn’t want to talk about it’

They disagreed on Israel/Gaza, but did they find common ground on Covid contracts, the treatment of farmers, or the Labour government?

Evening Standard

First by-election threat for Keir Starmer as 'punching' suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury faces jail

A judge warned the MP for Runcorn and Helsby that he was considering a prison sentence among the range of options for the assault offence

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar panned for austerity denial – as UK ministers plan 'ruthless' cuts

ANAS Sarwar has been accused of living in a “parallel universe” after he denied there would be any austerity under Labour – in the same week…

Evening Standard

Ex-Labour MP Mike Amesbury says sorry as he could be jailed for street punch

The Runcorn and Helsby MP pleaded guilty to assault on Thursday.

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