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Pupils will ‘pay price’ for new tax on private school fees, Tories warn Reeves

The long-standing VAT exemption for private schools ends on New Year’s Day.

Evening Standard

Tory criticism of knighthood not the last I will receive, Sir Sadiq Khan says

Shadow home secretary Chris Philp accused Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer of ‘rewarding the failing Sadiq Khan’.

Evening Standard

Here’s how we could reform the Lords for the 21st century

Letters: Venetia Caine and Philip Wood suggest ways to reorganise the upper house, while Michael Meadowcroft points to a report that offered practical solutions back in 2007. Plus a letter from Chris Rennard

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'No Nicola Sturgeon succession' if Scotland voted Yes in 2014, journalist claims

If Scotland had voted to become independent in 2014, Nicola Sturgeon would not have risen to prominence in politics, a journalist has claimed.

The National (Scotland)

Act now or UK parliament could be next Notre Dame inferno, MPs and peers told

Former Commons leader decries ‘another kick of the can’, with restoration plan not to be published until late 2025

The Guardian - UK

‘You’ve got nothing to lose’: Labour’s ‘bonus MPs’ aim to make their mark after surprise wins

Some of the 33 MPs elected in non-target seats have already made a big impression as they settle into unexpected roles

The Guardian - UK

Review of the year: What happened in Scottish politics in 2024?

AT the start of 2024, Humza Yousaf was the first minister, the SNP and Greens were partners in the Scottish Government, the SNP had 48 MPs at…

The National (Scotland)

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Scots 'betrayed and let down' by Labour Government, says Keith Brown

SCOTS feel “betrayed and let down” by a UK Labour Government that has failed to deliver promised change, the SNP have said ...

The National (Scotland)

Berlusconi acted like ‘jilted lover’ after being shut out of Tony Blair talks

He was said to have been particularly ‘hurt’ as he had backed Britain and the US over the invasion of Iraq

The Independent UK

Senior Labour figures urged Tony Blair to delay arrival of EU citizens in UK

Cabinet was split over east European countries joining in 2004, with some ‘extremely concerned’ by its implications

The Guardian - UK

Labour’s private school tax plan strongly backed by public, poll shows

Government accuses Tories and rightwing media of being ‘out of touch’, as VAT policy due to come into force

The Guardian - UK

Scots ‘betrayed’ by UK Government that has failed to deliver change – SNP

The SNP said Labour’s record showed it makes ‘no difference’ to people in Scotland which party is in power in Westminster.

The Independent UK

The Scottish political year in review

With a new First Minister, a general election, and the death of a ‘monumental’ political figure, it has been a memorable year in Scottish politics.

Evening Standard

Ed Davey urges Labour to be faster and bolder to deliver ‘real change’ in 2025

The Lib Dem leader will also say in his New Year’s message that instability around the world has been ‘made worse’ by Donald Trump’s re-election.

Evening Standard

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Labour and Tory politicians honoured in New Year list

Sadiq Khan, Andy Street and Nick Gibb have all received knighthoods, while Emily Thornberry has been made a dame.

The National (Scotland)

Pro-independence politicians react to 'highly encouraging' Holyrood poll

FIGURES from across the SNP, Greens and Alba have reacted to news of a poll showing a pro-independence majority after the next Holyrood election...

Evening Standard

Reform claims 22,000 new members in wake of Kemi Badenoch 'fakery' row

Row erupted after Tory leader claimed Reform’s party was ‘coded to tick up automatically’

The National (Scotland)

Reform UK candidate who compared parking 'hell' to Gaza Strip condemned

A CANDIDATE for Reform UK compared parking issues in Edinburgh to the Gaza Strip, it has been revealed...

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The Independent UK

Starmer under pressure to deliver in 2025 as Labour tested by local elections

The Prime Minister ran on a platform of economic growth during the general election and has said he wants people to feel better off.

The National (Scotland)

The beginning of the end? A look back on the King's 2024

The National (Scotland)

'Keeps indyref2 hopes alive': John Curtice gives verdict on new Holyrood poll

PROFESSOR John Curtice has given his verdict on a new poll predicting Scots will elect a sizeable pro-independence majority in the 2026 Holyrood…

The National (Scotland)

As polls point to Yes, Anas Sarwar's road to Bute House just got a lot rougher

THE pro-independence camp is moving into "pinch me" territory as 2024 draws to a close ...

The National (Scotland)

Scots to elect large pro-independence majority in 2026 Holyrood vote, poll finds

THE SNP are on course to remain the dominant party in Scottish politics at the 2026 Holyrood election, new polling has found ...

The Independent UK

What the papers say – December 30

The death of former US president Jimmy Carter features among a range of domestic stories on the front of Monday’s newspapers

The Independent UK

Pupils trekking miles for lessons shows need for more teachers, Lib Dems say

Last year nearly 1,600 pupils were affected by consortia arrangements, which enable pupils to travel to other schools for lessons.

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