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OPINION - Sir Keir's six pledges may not be yours, or mine

Setting targets can distract governments from more important priorities

Evening Standard

OPINION - Sir Keir Starmer’s reset must reveal a greater sense of purpose

Changes of tack haven’t helped recent prime ministers, but there’s a silver lining for Sir Keir

Evening Standard

John Swinney: Scotland 'won't forgive Labour' if party blocks ending two-child cap

JOHN Swinney has warned Labour “Scotland will never forgive you” should the UK Government attempt to block the ending of the two-child cap on…

The National (Scotland)

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Stephen Flynn unites with Westminster opposition to demand Labour act for Waspi women

OPPOSITION leaders across Westminster have joined forces to demand that the Labour Government stick to their promise to compensate women…

The National (Scotland)

UK's Starmer Offers 'Plan For Change' In Reset Bid After 150 Days

Prime Minister Keir Starmer will unveil a "plan for change" for Britain on Thursday as he attempts a de-facto relaunch of his government following a bumpy first five months in power.

International Business Times

Starmer seeks to relaunch premiership with new promise to crack down on crime

After a rocky start, PM sets out ‘next phase’ covering economic growth, NHS backlogs, energy, and a ‘bobby on every beat’

The Guardian - UK

Alba and Greens express concern over Government’s independence commitment in Budget

THE Scottish Greens and Alba Party have expressed concern over the lack of the Scottish Government's commitment to independence following the…

The National (Scotland)

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Rivalry, ambition and the threat from the Right: Can Kemi Badenoch resuscitate the Tories?

The new Conservative party leader is less than two months into the job, yet reviews are already mixed

Evening Standard

SNP accuse Scottish Labour of 'distancing' themselves from UK party

THE SNP has accused Labour in Scotland of “distancing” itself from the Westminster party over winter fuel allowance cuts ...

The National (Scotland)

The Guardian view on Sir Keir Starmer’s EU strategy: it might undermine future progress

Editorial: The prime minister wants to reset relations with Europe but his government’s silence risks missing strategic opportunities

The Guardian - UK

SNP accuses Labour in Scotland of ‘distancing’ itself from Westminster party

Stephen Gethins asked Scottish Secretary Ian Murray if his party’s message north of the border is that voters should elect Labour ‘to stop Labour’.

Evening Standard

Scottish Greens say they WON'T back Budget without 'big changes'

THE Scottish Greens have said they cannot back the SNP’s proposed Budget as things stand...

The National (Scotland)

Starmer and Badenoch clash at PMQs over Haigh’s undeclared criminal offence

Prime minister refuses repeatedly to give more details on ‘further information’ relating to transport minister’s resignation

The Guardian - UK

Elon Musk wants to give Nigel Farage US$100 million – this is the funding loophole that makes it legal

A £78 million political donation from Elon Musk “will break our democracy”. This was the stark warning from investigative journalist Peter Geoghegan when it was reported that the world’s richest man was preparing a payment of US$100 million to Nigel Farage’s Reform party.

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Evening Standard

Labour MP: Infected blood compensation scheme changing ‘behind closed doors’

Clive Efford also raised concerns about the ‘pace of payments’ as he urged the Government to engage with the victims.

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer claims 'harmonious' bond with Scottish Labour despite 'upset' MPs

KEIR Starmer insisted that he works with Scottish Labour in a “harmonious way” after he was challenged on the Winter Fuel Payment cut at Prime…

The Conversation

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…

Evening Standard

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.

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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 ...

The National (Scotland)

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)

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.

The National (Scotland)

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...

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...

Evening Standard

What the papers say – December 4

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

The Guardian - UK

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

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