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What the papers say – December 27

Here are the biggest stories leading Friday’s front pages.

The Independent UK

Membership Of UK's Anti-immigration Reform Party Surpasses Conservatives

Membership of Britain's upstart anti-immigration Reform UK party has overtaken that of the centre-right Conservative Party for the first time, the party said Thursday, as Tories disputed the numbers.

International Business Times

Kemi Badenoch accuses Nigel Farage of ‘fakery’ over Reform UK membership numbers

Conservative leader casts doubt on Reform UK’s claim to have surpassed Tories in membership

Evening Standard

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The real test for Nigel Farage will be if donors follow foot soldiers to Reform

He may be in league of his own on social media, but can he convince the big money he leads a viable national party?

The Guardian - UK

Labour must not duck House of Lords reform this time

Brief letters: Constitutional reform | A royal Labour leader? | Spoonfuls of sugary milk | Cutting quiche calories | Strike training

The Guardian - UK

Nigel Farage's Reform UK claims membership has surpassed Tories

MEMBERSHIP of Reform UK has surpassed that of the Conservatives, Nigel Farage’s party has claimed ...

The National (Scotland)

Reform UK claims to be ‘real opposition’ with more members than Tories

Nigel Farage heralds ‘historic moment’ as figure surpasses that of Conservatives when Kemi Badenoch took over

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SNP and Labour clash over taxes as Scotland loses 10,000 retail jobs

SCOTLAND lost more than 10,000 retail jobs in 2024, according to government figures, meaning the number of people employed in the sector is at its…

The National (Scotland)

Lighter political moments of 2024: From a soggy Sunak to Davey’s antics

Here is a look at some of the lighter political moments from the year.

Evening Standard

The Guardian view on the House of Lords: ministers risk a hollow reform with a partisan approach

Editorial: Over the holidays, this column will explore next year’s urgent issues. Today, why it is easier to be a constitutional reformer in opposition than in office

The Guardian - UK

How parties have come under fire over complaints against MPs

An independent process will now handle cases of alleged bullying, harassment and sexual misconduct

The Guardian - UK

Political parties to hand role of investigating misconduct by MPs to independent body

Exclusive: Parliamentary committee set to endorse proposals to refer complaints about bullying, harassment and sexual misconduct by MPs to independent investigator

The Guardian - UK

Farage willing to work with Lord Mandelson to secure Trump trade deal

Downing Street would not be drawn on whether Sir Keir Starmer would like Lord Mandelson to work with Mr Farage.

Evening Standard

Voices: Labour’s plan to lower the voting age is admirable – but it doesn’t go far enough

COMMENT: Lowering the voting age alone won’t necessarily improve voter turnout and engagement among young people but teaching democracy classes in all schools would help, says Emma Clarke

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Evening Standard

Police urged to review abuse and intimidation faced by London mayoral and assembly candidates

Elections review says young Londoners ‘should be able to use Oyster Zip card as ID at polling stations’

Evening Standard

Oxford Street: proposed changes to bus routes to allow pedestrianisation 'not due to be revealed until 2026'

TfL draft budget sets out timetable for public consultation on nation’s most famous shopping street

Evening Standard

Lack of dental check-ups partly behind undeployable troops numbers – ex-minister

James Heappey, armed forces minister under three Conservative prime ministers, says troops would likely be deemed fit to fight if war broke out.

The Guardian - UK

‘Protests that were not allowed’: does Britain have a two-tier policing problem?

Freedom of information request reveals 21 of 24 marches banned in last 30 years were proposed by far-right groups

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The National (Scotland)

‘Ignorant’: Reform UK MP condemned after calling Scottish devolution a ‘scam’

A REFORM UK MP has been condemned after calling Scottish devolution a “scam” ...

The Guardian - UK

Devolution will only work if Westminster can let go of power

Letters: Roger Read, Tom Wilson, John Harris and Barrie Baldelli on Labour’s plans to reform local government

The National (Scotland)

Nigel Farage's Reform UK deny link to Scottish company using their name

NIGEL Farage’s Reform UK have denied any connection to a new company which has sprung up in Scotland using their name ...

Evening Standard

‘Ship stabilised’ after turbulent year for Labour in Wales, says First Minister

Eluned Morgan said the Labour group was now ‘really united’.

The Guardian - UK

Is Labour to blame for slowing UK economy? It’s more complex than that

Tories point finger at Rachel Reeves’s budget but economy has been misfiring for best part of a decade

The Guardian - UK

Kemi Badenoch bides her time but may have less of it than she thinks

It’s not yet clear what the Tory leader is selling – and with Nigel Farage rising in the polls, the clock is ticking

The National (Scotland)

SNP and LibDems expected to force Commons vote on Waspi compensation

The SNP and LibDems are expected to force a Commons vote in the new year on compensation for Waspi women.

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