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Tory leadership contenders would be wise to become the ‘heir to Keir’

The Conservative leadership contest is something of a sideshow to the meaningful politics of government. Whoever wins will inherit a depleted party reeling from arguably its worst ever election defeat. It comprises only 121 MPs, many now in marginal seats (77 are defending majorities where just a 5% swing would…

The Conversation

Met drops investigation into general election gambling allegations ‘as bar for misconduct not met’

The probe was launched after it emerged senior Tory officials and one of Rishi Sunak’s aides had placed bets shortly before the date of the election was announced

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Labour accused of 'betrayal' as energy prices set to soar

LABOUR have been accused of “betrayal” after repeatedly pledging to cut energy bills while Ofgem has announced a rise to the price cap.

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Scottish Tory leadership contender says he still does not support gay marriage

A TORY MSP running for leadership of the party has said he does not support gay marriage ...

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UK Labour's Move To Tax Private Schools Stirs Passions

UK's Labour government has vowed to tax private schools in order to boost public education and create thousands of teaching posts, but the policy is causing concern for families already hard-pressed to meet the fees.

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Macron begins crisis talks with party leaders to get government up and running

President Emmanuel Macron kicked off negotiations with party leaders on Friday in a bid to resolve France’s political deadlock, which has persisted for more than six weeks since snap legislative elections left the country with a hung parliament.

Radio France Internationale

Is effective centre-left government possible? Starmer has yet to prove that – but prove it he must

The PM faces conflicting ideological demands. After the budget and Labour conference, we will see how adept he is at managing them, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett

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Scottish Tory MSPs ignored in call for answers on Douglas Ross allegations

CALLS from Scottish Tory leadership hopefuls for the race to be paused amid concerns about Douglas Ross’s conduct have gone ignored by party high…

The National (Scotland)

Are Scottish Labour secretly haemorrhaging members, as new accounts suggest?

This afternoon, the Scottish Labour press office sent out a news release ...

The National (Scotland)

How can Labour avoid the ‘union paymasters’ jibes? By banning all large donations

There is no comparison between Labour’s transparent union funding and murky donations to the Tories – but stopping it all would be the best way to clean up politics, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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Scottish Labour shamed as top Welsh minister calls out Winter Fuel Payment cut

SCOTTISH Labour’s “silence has been deafening”, the SNP have said, after a Welsh Labour minister said that UK Government benefit cuts could…

The National (Scotland)

Significant drop in people coming to UK to work in NHS and social care, figures show

OFFICIAL statistics reveal a significant drop in the number of people from abroad coming to work in the NHS or social care as…

The National (Scotland)

Branchform complainant urges police to finish SNP probe over election fears

POLICE Scotland must wrap up its investigation into the SNP’s finances before Hogmanay, the man whose complaint sparked the probe has said.

The National (Scotland)

OPINION - There is no such thing as 'Getting Brexit Done' – youth mobility edition

The phrase 'no plans' – that is, minister 'X' says the government has no plans to do policy 'Y' – is the flammable/inflammable of British political messaging. In that, for all intents and purposes, it conveys the same meaning as 'yes, we will absolutely do that that thing at some…

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Scottish Tory leadership contenders confirmed as Murdo Fraser launches campaign

MURDO Fraser has said change is a "matter of survival" as leadership contenders were confirmed as himself, Meghan Gallacher and Russell…

The National (Scotland)

Alba Party post deficit of £80k despite rise in membership

THE Alba Party have recorded a deficit of more than £80,000 despite a rise in members.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Labour's 20mph speed limit plans are very worrying

It’s not often that the nation looks to Wales for lessons in reactive government — Labour’s record there has been startlingly bad — but on one crucial issue perhaps it should. Wales, like London, introduced a 20mph speed limit across much of the country in September. The Welsh responded with…

The Guardian - UK

Dining across the divide: ‘I kept telling him he was far more leftwing than he thought he was’

They disagreed about how trans people are treated – were they more aligned on private schools or Brexit?

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‘Does it have a Gail’s?’ How a bakery became middle-class England’s most powerful political bellwether

Seats hosting the upmarket chain were key to the Lib Dems’ Tory-ousting strategy in July’s election. But, after recent protests, Gail’s is much more controversial than it seems

The National (Scotland)

Greens urge John Swinney to 'think again' after ditching asylum seeker bus scheme

THE First Minister has been urged to “think again” after a “disrespectful” decision to halt plans for asylum seekers to receive free bus…

The Guardian - UK

Unions to press Labour for ‘pay restoration’ deals for public sector

TUC to vote next month on motion to call such deals ‘a key feature of our campaigning’ with the government

The Guardian - UK

Hays profits plunge 90% as UK recruitment remains ‘subdued’

As it unveils full-year results the company says employers are hesitant to hire after Labour’s election win

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar called out over 'misleading' claim on Scotch whisky announcement

ANAS Sarwar has been called out for making a “misleading” claim about Brazil recently granting special protected status to Scotch whisky ...

The National (Scotland)

Independence 'no longer a prospect' so SNP voters can back Tories, MSP claims

SCOTTISH Tory leadership contender Murdo Fraser has made a pitch to SNP voters, claiming they can vote Conservative because independence is…

The Guardian - UK

Pressure grows on Rachel Reeves to end two-child benefit cap in next budget

Campaigners are warning the chancellor that any delay will keep hundreds of thousands of children in poverty

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