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Aspects of Peggie tribunal findings ‘hugely problematic for women’ – solicitor

An employment tribunal upheld Sandie Peggie’s claims she was harassed by NHS Fife but other claims were dismissed.

Evening Standard

For once, Nigel Farage is the dog that doesn’t bark

Usually found at Monday press conferences, the Reform leader has taken a vow of silence in the face of mounting allegations

The Guardian - UK

Tory shadow minister praises Trump’s illegal immigration crackdown – and says it could work in UK

Shadow home secretary Chris Philp says the British public expects immigration laws to be properly enforced

The Independent UK

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OPINION - The grooming gang scandal needed a judge-led inquiry

Anne Longfield is a decent woman, but that’s not enough for this challenge

Evening Standard

Grooming gangs inquiry ‘must consider ethnicity and religion’, Badenoch says

Tory leader also wants time-limit for inquiry, as Labour criticised over delays and rows about investigation’s scope

The Guardian - UK

Grooming gangs inquiry must ‘leave no stone unturned’, Kemi Badenoch says

Shadow home secretary Chris Philp meanwhile urged the Government to adopt inquiry rules which would examine the ethnicity of perpetrators.

Evening Standard

Kemi Badenoch presses Government to accelerate grooming inquiry progress

The Tory leader is set to unveil draft terms of reference for the inquiry.

Evening Standard

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Tories pledge to block Motability access for people with ADHD and anxiety

The scheme is designed to help disabled benefit claimants get cars through the welfare system

The Independent UK

Mayoral elections delay confirmed by minister amid ‘affront to democracy’ claims

Local Government Secretary Steve Reed said the Government is ‘minded’ to push mayoral elections in four areas planned for next year back to 2028.

Evening Standard

Thursday briefing: Will the ramped up rhetoric of Reform bring about the demise of the Conservatives?

In today’s newsletter: Claims of the Tories’ ‘death’ are becoming a political tactic that risks galvanising supporters just as Westminster enters uncharted territory

The Guardian - UK

Reform UK aiming for reverse takeover of Tories, Farage says

Leader says electoral deal now would cost his party votes but he aims to continue winning over defectors

The Guardian - UK

Spoilt for choice, Conspiracy Kemi grabs wrong end of every stick

After the budget there should have been easy wins for Badenoch at PMQs but the Tory leader just can’t help herself

The Guardian - UK

Chinese mega embassy in London could bring security advantages, Downing Street claims

No 10 has sought to highlight the ‘benefits’ of consolidating the seven Chinese sites currently dotted around the capital in the mega embassy

Evening Standard

Help to cut baby formula costs could save parents up to £500, Starmer says

Ministers accept watchdog’s recommendations on how to help people avoid spending more on formula than needed

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Evening Standard

Security concerns over new Chinese embassy addressed amid Starmer trip rumours

A decision on the proposed new Chinese embassy has been delayed until January 20 but Dan Jarvis told MPs security concerns had been addressed.

Evening Standard

Badenoch: Reeves could be prosecuted for market abuse over claims before Budget

The Chancellor has faced accusations she misled voters by overstating the scale of the fiscal challenge, but has denied doing so.

The Independent UK

Reeves accused of forcing OBR chief to quit after watchdog revealed truth about Budget black hole

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch led the accusation about Richard Hughes, the former chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility

The Guardian - UK

‘Failed former Tory MPs’ who join Reform unlikely to be selected as candidates, Zia Yusuf says – as it happened

This week it was announced that three more former Tory MPs have gone over to Nigel Farage’s party

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The Guardian - UK

Farage tells donors he expects Reform to do election deal with Tories – report

One donor tells FT that Reform leader described an agreement as ‘inevitable’, despite denials from both sides

The Guardian - UK

Fear of facing the future has British politics stuck in the past

Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves claim to be dealing with the world as it is, but seem to yearn for a world that has disappeared, says the Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer to face PMQs amid continued Budget questions

The OECD has warned tax hikes and reduced spending will act as a ‘headwind’ to the UK economy over the next two years.

Evening Standard

Reform and Tories insist there is no plan for merger before next election

Prominent ex-Tory figures have flocked to Reform.

The Guardian - UK

Is David Lammy persuaded by his own jury trials proposal? Not sure. But he said it anyway

Investment was not enough to save the courts, said the justice secretary. At least, not the amounts he was prepared to put in

The Guardian - UK

The most misleading thing about Rachel Reeves’s budget? Who it was really for

Labour backbenchers have been cheering it as a win for the most vulnerable in society. In fact it was aimed at the bond markets, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty

The Independent UK

Starmer insists there was ‘no misleading’ after claims Reeves lied in run-up to Budget

Keir Starmer forced to publicly defend chancellor over accusations she lied about country’s finances – as Labour MPs voice discontent

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