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Labour set to win Rutherglen and Hamilton West byelection – but only a thumping majority will herald big Scottish gains next year

More than three years after the COVID law-breaking that cost the SNP’s Margaret Ferrier her job as MP, voters in Rutherglen and Hamilton West will be summoned to the polls on October 5 for a byelection to choose her successor. Why is Labour’s Michael Shanks very widely expected to win?…

The Conversation

SNP priorities ‘completely wrong’, says Starmer

The Labour leader said the nationalists are seeking to hide their ‘failure in record’ by trying to make the next election about independence.

The Independent UK

Starmer seeking ‘milestone’ win in Scotland on Labour’s journey back to power

The party leader was speaking as he campaigned ahead of the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election next week.

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'Whatever I say will be what Anas Sarwar says', Keir Starmer tells Scottish media

“WHATEVER I say will be what Anas says,” Keir Starmer told journalists during a campaign event in Scotland on Friday ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour council bans public comments amid anger over massive cuts

A COUNCIL planning swingeing cuts to services has banned comments on its social media posts claiming they have been subject to “abuse”.

The National (Scotland)

OPINION - The Standard View: Rishi Sunak must use Conservative Party Conference to show he has a plan for Britain

With the great return to offices stalling, rail unions have taken it upon themselves to threaten rolling strikes into Christmas. Ahead of the Conservative Party Conference, Oliver Dowden has told the Evening Standard that unions should not take “Londoners and commuters for fools” as they could be pushed into “permanently…

Evening Standard

Economic boost for Sunak - but fresh tax cuts calls erupt

Economy grew much more than expected at the start of the year

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Deputy PM Oliver Dowden’s message to rail unions: ‘Don’t take us for fools’

EXCLUSIVE: Deputy PM Oliver Dowden takes aim at the striking unions, the bigger Ulez and backs Susan Hall as ‘excellent’ choice for Mayor

Evening Standard

Humza Yousaf and Alex Salmond urged to ditch 'petty squabbles' for next election

HUMZA Yousaf and Alex Salmond have been asked to form an alliance at the next election to “put independence first”.

The National (Scotland)

Treasury minister rules out tax cuts amid Tory warning over burden on Britons

Andrew Griffith defended the Government as experts said parliament will have presided over the biggest set of tax rises since the 1940s.

The Independent UK

Windsor Framework implementation confirms Irish Sea border, DUP MP says

Sammy Wilson said his party would not return to Stormont to implement the deal agreed between the UK and the EU.

The Independent UK

Call off next week’s Tube strikes, RMT urged as commuters warned of travel chaos

Talks are being held between TfL and RMT union negotiators on Friday in a bid to avert the strikes

Evening Standard

It matters we win in Scotland to have the mandate, says Keir Starmer

KEIR Starmer has said he wants to win a significant number of seats in Scotland to ensure he has a "mandate" as he joins the campaign…

The National (Scotland)

Rishi Sunak set to preside over biggest tax-raising parliament on record, say experts

By the time of the next general election, taxes will likely have risen to around 37% of national income, according to analysis by the IFS

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Sunak set to preside over biggest set of tax rises since WWII, experts say

By the time of next general election, taxes will likely have risen to around 37% of national income

The National (Scotland)

'The 2014 referendum sparked a new political generation. I'm representing it'

“THERE is definitely a new political generation coming in that is really keen to engage with politics, keen to push for independence, and keen…

The Independent UK

Sunak set to preside over biggest tax-raising parliament on record, say experts

By the time of the next general election, taxes will likely have risen to around 37% of national income, according to analysis by the IFS.

The Independent UK

Rutherglen by-election of ‘monumental significance’, says Starmer

The UK Labour leader will be on the campaign trail in the seat on Friday, ahead of next week’s ballot.

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The Independent UK

Sunak mocks Johnson, Truss and Hancock in speech to political journalists

The Prime Minister was addressing the Westminster correspondents’ dinner in central London.

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak attacks Labour plan for VAT on private school fees

PM accuses Keir Starmer of stoking a ‘class war’ and Tories seek to portray Labour as flip-flopping on policy

The Guardian - UK

Loose language leaves Labour accused of flip-flop on private schools

Shadow ministers used ‘charitable status’ as shorthand for main goal of introducing tax changes

The Independent UK

Government working intensely to get Stormont up and running – Sunak

Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill said patience had run out with the DUP’s blockade of the powersharing institutions.

The National (Scotland)

What next for Fergus Ewing? The options facing the MSP

FERGUS Ewing’s future hangs in the balance with the longstanding SNP MSP failing to commit to rejoining the Holyrood group after his suspension.

The National (Scotland)

'Absolutely disgraceful': Labour council approves closure of 39 leisure facilities

COUNCILLORS in North Lanarkshire have approved plans to close 39 facilities across the local authority including the Sir Matt Busby Sports Complex…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Canals deny drones are banned from Chain of Freedom event

SCOTTISH Canals have said it is up to Chain of Freedom organisers to decide drone policy for the event following social media posts stating drones…

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