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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.

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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 Guardian - 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.

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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

Evening Standard

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.

International Business Times

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.

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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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Evening Standard

Theresa May attempts Scottish accent in House of Lords maiden speech

There was laughter as the Tory peer impersonated her ‘mentor’ Baroness Goldie in recounting a funny story.

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OPINION - Penny Mordaunt: London can teach the world a vital lesson

At the heart of our great capital is a set of paradoxes. How can such an old city, with so much history, be so full of innovation and technology? Why is London so anonymous but so obsessed with personalities? How can one of the most densely populated cities be so…

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Rayner to scrap ‘payday loan’ premium for council bailouts

A total of 18 councils were given an injection of money from the government in February to ensure they could meet their duty to balance the books.

Evening Standard

If the Budget can increase the size of the economic pie then we will all be better off

A big feature of the Budget will be an increase in public investment, perhaps by around £18bn, paid for by a rise in public borrowing

Evening Standard

Tories were running a ‘zombie Parliament’, Commons Leader Lucy Powell claims

The Commons Leader criticised the Tories for failing to bring forward legislation on renters’ rights, the football regulator and Martyn’s law.

The National (Scotland)

UK crime agencies willing to help Police Scotland's SNP probe, Labour minister says

UK crime enforcement agencies would be on hand to assist Police Scotland with the ongoing probe into the SNP’s finances, a Labour minister has…

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan wins backing from Tories in battle with Labour government over running suburban rail lines

The Mayor of London has been seeking control over a string of rail services serving the capital

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