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Scottish Greens to debate withdrawing support for National Care Service plans

AN emergency motion opposing plans for the National Care Service is set to be debated at the upcoming Scottish Greens conference.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2024

OPINION - The Standard View: Labour's Trump row reveals Starmer's naiveté

There are certain lines to take and positions to hold that work in opposition. Shadow Chancellors, for example, can call for more spending and lower taxes, knowing full well that such a plan is unfeasible. In Government, however, others – whether it be the bond markets or foreign actors –…

Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2024

Findlay urges Sarwar to back winter fuel payment U-turn

The UK Government announced the move just weeks after taking power.

Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2024

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Labour refuse to explain Sue Gray's 'nations envoy' role in 'breach of guidance'

LABOUR Government ministers have refused to explain Sue Gray’s “nations envoy” role – despite challenges from MPs highlighting that they are…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2024

Robert Jenrick boasts he wouldn't consult Holyrood on overhauling immigration

CONSERVATIVE leadership candidate Robert Jenrick has said he would not consult the Scottish Parliament on his plans to leave the European Convention…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2024

Jeremy Hunt claims Labour changing debt definition will ‘punish families with mortgages’ – as it happened

Former chancellor says ‘increasing borrowing means interest rates would be higher for longer’ as Reeves says it will ‘make space for investment’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2024

Report suggests Reeves could announce plans to change Britain’s debt rules

The Chancellor will be looking to raise up to £40 billion from tax hikes and spending cuts in order to avoid a return to austerity.

Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2024

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Kemi Badenoch ‘refused to move’ Tory leadership contest to allow winner budget response

Former business secretary says Sunak and Hunt better placed to respond to Rachel Reeves’ economic policies

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2024

The National's guide to getting selected as a Scottish Labour candidate

SCOTTISH Labour are taking applications for candidates in the 2026 Holyrood elections ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2024

Workers to be given twice as long to strike under Government proposals

Under existing legislation, if workers vote to strike, the mandate expires after six months and another poll must be carried out.

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024

Row breaks out after Jenrick attacks Khan for 'mourning' Chris Kaba's death

An ally of the mayor said it was ‘outrageous’ of the Tory leadership candidate to suggest the Met Police should stop ‘focusing on community relations’

Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024

From PMQs with love: Dowden says a fond farewell to his rivalry with Rayner

Olive Unplugged is a change for the better as he sends one last billet-doux to his favourite sparring partner

The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2024

Infected blood victims losing faith in compensation scheme, Labour MP says

Labour’s Clive Efford said campaigners feel as if they have ‘won the war, only to see those they vanquished put in charge of delivering the peace’.

Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024

Anas Sarwar slammed for 'failed' General Election promise to save Grangemouth jobs

ANAS Sarwar has been slammed for claiming during the General Election that the new Labour Government would save jobs lost by the closure of the…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 23, 2024

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Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024

OPINION - Keir Starmer has just wrecked the UK's relationship with Donald Trump

I am starting to wonder if Keir Starmer is naïve or foolish, or both. Presenting himself as a seasoned technocrat, he has shown himself to be embarrassingly callow in the political arts: first, by announcing in isolation, significant cuts to the winter fuel allowance; second, by so woefully handling the…

Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024

Reeves ‘WhatsApps’ Hunt and is in contact ‘regularly’ with Blair and Brown

The Chancellor added that she would love to be able to call up the late Alistair Darling – the last Labour chancellor to deliver a Budget.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 23, 2024

What will Labour's tax increases mean for Scotland?

CHANCELLOR Rachel Reeves has finalised behind-the-scenes deals with Cabinet colleagues and her officials will be sweating over drafts for her speech…

Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024

Rayner and Dowden clash over prospect of Budget tax rises at ‘battle of gingers’

The two took centre stage at Prime Minister’s Questions because of Sir Keir Starmer’s visit to Samoa.

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The National (Scotland) · Oct 23, 2024

Alex Cole-Hamilton responds to criticism over 'bonkers' US election trip

ALEX Cole-Hamilton has responded after being condemned for “taking leave” to campaign for Kamala Harris in the US election ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 23, 2024

Scottish Greens call for ‘mansion tax’ in exchange for Budget support

THE Scottish Greens have urged ministers to bring in a so-called “mansion tax” if the party is to support its Budget.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 23, 2024

Wes Streeting's fiance lands top Labour HQ job as party family network grows

HEALTH Secretary Wes Streeting’s fiance has been appointed to a top job at Labour headquarters in a move which will raise further questions about…

Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024

Budget 2024: What time will tax-raising Budget speech by Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves start on Wednesday?

And how long will it be?

The National (Scotland) · Oct 23, 2024

Anti-monarchy group to protest at Budget in call to slash royal funding

THE first Budget of the new Labour Government is set to face protests from anti-monarchy group Republic...

International Business Times · Oct 23, 2024

UK's Starmer Plays Down Trump Team Claims Of Interference

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday played down allegations made by Donald Trump's team of "blatant foreign interference" by his Labour Party in the US election, saying it was normal for its volunteers to campaign.

Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024

Budget 2024: Rachel Reeves says 'main taxes on working people' won't rise

Chancellor’s comments leave door open to raft of other tax rises, many of which could hit London hard

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