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SNP 'must show they can be trusted' for Greens to back Budget, Patrick Harvie says

THE SNP must show they can be trusted if they want the Greens to support their Scottish Budget, Patrick Harvie has said ...

The National (Scotland)

Lorna Slater: SNP must make 'uncomfortable' pledges to gain Greens' support

The SNP will need to make “uncomfortable commitments” to gain the support of the Scottish Greens for the Budget, Lorna Slater has said ...

The National (Scotland)

OPINION - Rachel Reeves rolls the pitch for her 'maxi-Budget'

What is the opposite of a mini-Budget? A maxi-Budget? Whatever it is, that is what the chancellor is preparing to deliver next Wednesday. But the biggest difference between Rachel Reeves and Kwasi Kwarteng is not substance per se. Indeed, Reeves also intends to borrow more in order to boost growth,…

Evening Standard

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‘Working people’ definition is work in progress for No 10

The phrase is commonly used by all parties but its meaning has come under scrutiny before next week’s budget

The Guardian - UK

'Unacceptable': Ex-Scots Tory comms chief hits out at Alex Salmond repatriation

THE repatriation of Alex Salmond's body was "unacceptable" and governments "better fix" protocols in place so it doesn't happen…

The National (Scotland)

Labour MPs fear chancellor’s tough budget will bring new set of problems

Concerns from party that significant cuts to key departments will set damaging tone for new government

The Guardian - UK

UK's Labour Govt Prepares To Unveil Its First Budget

Britain's new Labour government unveils its maiden budget Wednesday, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer warning of "painful" decisions over taxes and public spending.

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Budget 2024: Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves big bang tax, borrow and spend gamble risks backfiring

Commentary: If Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves’ big bet Budget pays off a second term awaits, if it doesn’t everything will be to play for at the next general election

Evening Standard

Anti-hate group vows to continue work after Elon Musk’s declaration of ‘war’

X owner renews hostilities with Center for Countering Digital Hate after it is linked to US election interference row

The Guardian - UK

Reform UK to host first Scottish conference amid Holyrood 2026 hopes

REFORM UK have published details of their first Scottish conference as the party makes moves to "professionalise" north of the Border.

The National (Scotland)

Patrick Harvie: 'Extreme' Kate Forbes could affect conversion therapy ban

A SCOTTISH Greens co-leader has suggested the “extreme” influence of Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes could lead to a watered-down ban on…

The National (Scotland)

Budget 2024: Minister reassures City that tax and spend 'guardrails' will avoid Trussonomics chaos

‘This is about bringing stability back into the economy,’ argued Treasury minister James Murray on the Government’s new fiscal rules

Evening Standard

Kemi Badenoch storming towards victory against Robert Jenrick in race to be next Tory leader, new survey

A survey of party members suggested Kemi Badenoch had maintained her lead over Mr Jenrick.

Evening Standard

As she delivers her budget, Rachel Reeves must not forget Labour’s historic mission

It is well within this government’s power to rebuild our welfare state, says John McDonnell, shadow chancellor from 2015 to 2020

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The US election interference row tells us this: Starmer’s political compass urgently needs resetting

While it’s likely Labour did nothing illegal in assisting its politicos to volunteer for Harris, it’s yet another issue that was easily avoidable, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Independent UK

What the papers say – October 25

A wide range of stories feature across Friday’s papers.

The Independent UK

NHS needs ‘significant’ uplift or faces cuts in areas Labour hopes to improve

Analysis suggests that the health service is heading for a multibillion-pound overspend this financial year.

Evening Standard

London MP speaks out about having hip replacement as teenager

In his maiden speech Liam Conlon highlighted the work of the NHS and the challenges disabled people face

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Sadiq Khan's new policing deputy apologises for calling Susan Hall a 'racist' and 'climate change-denier'

Ms Hall, who in 2019 retweeted a post calling Mr Khan the ‘nipple height mayor of Londonistan’, said it was ‘abhorrent’ to have been called racist

International Business Times

UK Govt Changes Budget Rules To Borrow More For Investment

UK finance minister Rachel Reeves announced Thursday changes to fiscal rules to open up billions for investment in the centre-left government's maiden budget, but warned of tax rises and spending cuts.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Greens could vote against Budget if it cuts funding for councils

Green MSPs could vote against the Scottish Government’s Budget if ministers try to cut the cash provided to councils.

The Independent UK

UK risks missing ‘next Ed Sheeran’ with ticket resale ‘racketeering’ – debate

MPs discussed the matter at a Westminster Hall debate.

The National (Scotland)

Rachel Reeves confirms change to debt rule and warns of higher taxes ahead of Budget

Taxes and borrowing are both set to increase as Rachel Reeves signalled she would rewrite the way government debt is measured in her first Budget ...

The Independent UK

Reeves confirms change to debt rule and warns of higher taxes as Budget looms

Chancellor Rachel Reeves insisted her first Budget would pave the way for improved public services and ‘rebuild our economy’.

Evening Standard

UK must consider slavery reparations as it is ‘right thing to do’ – Labour MP

Dawn Butler said she understood why Sir Keir Starmer is pushing to focus on the future but the ‘wrong people’ had previously been paid reparations.

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