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'Fracturing': Scottish Labour councillor calls his own MP a liar over two-child cap

SCOTTISH Labour are “fracturing” amid internal rows over the two-child benefit cap ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 26, 2024

Greens expel Surrey members who allegedly backed tactical voting against Jeremy Hunt

‘Draconian’ bannings, including of two local councillors, follow original candidate’s withdrawal at behest of local party

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2024

Millions of UK public sector workers set for above-inflation pay rise

Rachel Reeves is expected to accept pay review body recommendations in move that could cost up to £10bn

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2024

Scottish Tories suffer from 'cult of supreme leader', says Stephen Kerr

THE Scottish Conservatives have suffered from a “cult of supreme leader politics”, according to one of their MSPs.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 26, 2024

Labour's Michael Shanks refuses to back £300 energy bill cut promise

ENERGY minister Michael Shanks has cast fresh doubt on Labour’s claims they would help cut bills by £300.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 26, 2024

SNP demand apology as Labour set to 'finally admit' £20bn in cuts and tax hikes

The SNP have demanded Labour apologise to the public for "misleading voters" as Rachel Reeves is expected to unveil a £20 billion…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 26, 2024

Mel Stride becomes fourth MP to enter Conservative Party leader contest

The former work and pensions secretary will announce on Friday he is a candidate, it has been reported.

Evening Standard · Jul 26, 2024

UK politics: Labour puts Tories’ ‘freedom of speech’ law for universities on hold – as it happened

Controversial measure is paused with the education secretary, Bridget Phillipson, indicating that it could be repealed

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2024

Keir Starmer needs to answer these pressing questions about how he will govern

Keir Starmer’s government has hit the ground running. But over the next few weeks and months some serious choices will have to be made about exactly how to govern. These are 13 pressing questions that will demand answers soon, partly drawing from my experience working in city government, several national…

The Conversation · Jul 26, 2024

Mel Stride becomes fourth Tory MP to enter leadership race

MEL Stride has become the fourth Conservative MP to announce they are joining the race for the party’s leadership ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 26, 2024