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No 10 keen to kickstart search for cabinet secretary’s successor

Downing Street impatient to begin recruiting, while Simon Case has yet to make his departure plans official

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2024

Keir Starmer urged to publish winter fuel payments impact assessment

Rishi Sunak accuses Starmer of hiding assessment, while Downing Street will not say if one was carried out

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2024

Senior Met officer slams 'two tier policing' claim as 'soundbite' designed to 'undermine' police

Former Tory mayoral candidate Susan Hall said she understood why ‘many’ think the Met is biased

Evening Standard · Sep 11, 2024

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Keir Starmer milks his stock answer for all it’s worth: ‘£22bn black hole’

The Labour leader may not have the charisma, or the punchlines, but he has a secret weapon – sincerity

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2024

Michel Barnier: how Mr Brexit rose from the ashes of Emmanuel Macron’s fire to become French prime minister

When it was announced that Michel Barnier was France’s new prime minister, commentators joked that he was better known to the British public than to the French. There’s more than a grain of truth in this.

The Conversation · Sep 11, 2024

Indy group urged to reschedule referendum event over clash with Yes rallies

A SCOTTISH independence campaign group has been urged to reschedule an event marking the 10th anniversary of the referendum as it clashes with…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2024

'This is their Union': Jenny Gilruth slams opposition MSPs over Scottish Budget cuts

SCOTLAND’S Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth called out Unionist MSPs over the impact of Westminster cuts ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2024

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Britain has two kinds of buses – but the days of second-class services could be numbered

In some regions they’re a lifeline, in others an irregular, unreliable last resort. Labour’s plans will begin to close the gap, says journalist Laura Laker

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2024

'Viva Mexico': Top Labour minister reveals surprise 40-year link to John Swinney

A TOP Labour Cabinet Secretary has revealed a surprise connection to First Minister John Swinney ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2024

'Contact your MSP': Scottish Labour MP shirks responsibility over cuts

A SCOTTISH Labour MP has been told to “own their decision” after voting to cut the universal Winter Fuel Payment – and then telling…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2024

Keir Starmer refuses to come clean on Winter Fuel Payment cut

KEIR Starmer has refused to come clean on the impact of cutting pensioner benefits – as the Government continues to withhold their own analysis of…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2024

Labour MPs expensed over £400,000 for energy bills before axing winter fuel payments

MPs are able to pay for some energy bills using taxpayer money under the current expenses rules

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2024

Tory leadership hopeful James Cleverly jumps on Lime bike to race to TV interviews in London traffic

Mr Cleverly was one of four contenders to get through on Tuesday to the third round of the contest to succeed Rishi Sunak as Tory leader

Evening Standard · Sep 11, 2024

Budget will need difficult tax, welfare and spending decisions, Reeves warns

Chancellor’s comments come as housing minister says government will stand firm on cutting winter fuel allowance

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2024

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The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2024

Scottish Government to face vote on free school meals pledge – how to watch

THE Scottish Government will face a vote on expanding free school meals to all primary school pupils on Wednesday afternoon...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2024

SNP hit back as Keir Starmer tells party to be 'honest about financial mess'

KEIR Starmer has told the SNP to be “honest about the financial mess” the party created after 17 years of power in Scotland – but the party…

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2024

Why did Starmer cut the winter fuel allowance? It’s called Treasury brain – and that spells trouble

It has struck again, the notorious syndrome that causes Chancellors to identify cost savings that look ingenious on a spreadsheet but turn out stupid in the real world, says Guardian column Rafael Behr

The Conversation · Sep 11, 2024

Labour is talking about a wealth tax again – what are its options and what might work?

Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins recently revealed the party is looking once again at its tax policy, including a possible wealth tax or a “capital income tax” (CIT).

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The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2024

‘We’ll get the blame’: tensions simmer within Labour over winter fuel cut

While Commons rebellion was small-scale, behind the scenes, anger over handling of the policy is said to run high

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2024

Starmer finds grateful TUC audience – and paltry Commons dissent on winter fuel allowance

PM becomes first to address union conference in 15 years before Mel Stride struggles to rouse revolt in benefit cut vote

The National (Scotland) · Sep 10, 2024

MSPs to debate independence motion on 10th anniversary of 2014 referendum

THE Scottish Parliament will debate a motion on the country’s path to independence on the tenth anniversary of the 2014 referendum, The National…

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2024

Mel Stride knocked out of Tory leadership contest

Ex-work and pensions secretary becomes second casualty of contest, leaving four MPs vying to succeed Rishi Sunak

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2024

Labour special advisers join union over concerns about pay

‘Spads’ working for new government say they are not being paid as fairly as predecessors under the Tories

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2024

Critics of winter fuel payment cut to fight on after government wins vote

Opponents plan to push ministers to look at extra help for most vulnerable people in England and Wales

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2024

The Guardian view on Labour’s strategy: focus on fixing Britain, not fiscal deficits

Editorial: Ministers have much bigger problems to deal with than principled dissent, and that’s where the government’s attention should be directed

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