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Sharp drop in approval ratings for UK Government, latest YouGov polling shows

THE UK Labour government has seen a sharp drop in approval ratings in the past few weeks, according to YouGov polling.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 24, 2024

Are Starmer and Labour really in hock to ‘union paymasters’?

PM faces pitfalls navigating what are crucial relationships but claims by jilted Tories don’t ring true, say experts

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2024

I delved into who's funding the new Scottish Labour MPs – here's what I found

What links a Scottish aristocratic family with a fully naked man on their coat of arms, former deputy prime minister Nick Clegg and the one-time…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 23, 2024

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 · Aug 23, 2024

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

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2024

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.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 23, 2024

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 ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 23, 2024

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.

International Business Times · Aug 23, 2024

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 · Aug 23, 2024

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

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2024