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'Completely wrong': Labour's 'no money left' claim sparks economists' fury

LABOUR’S claim there is “no money left” to end a hated benefits cap blamed for pushing children into poverty has infuriated economists.

The National (Scotland)

Labour MPs ‘seething’ over Starmer’s child benefit stance, says Corbyn

Intervention follows shadow minister’s claim Labour may not be able to afford to reverse ‘bad policies’

The Guardian - UK

We can’t do it all, Labour MP admits as Sir Keir Starmer backs ‘cruel’ child benefit cap

Labour will have to take a “long, hard look” at what they can promise if they win the next election, a senior MP has warned as Sir Keir Starmer faced further criticism over his plan to uphold the Tories’ two-child benefit cap,

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Keir Starmer suggests two-child benefit cap row is example of what taking ‘tough choices’ involves – as it happened

Labour leader says party is having row about ‘touch choices’ at the moment during speech at thinktank run by Tony Blair

The Guardian - UK

Starmer ally says Labour may have to keep ‘lots of bad policies’ in power

Labour leader faces fury over plan to uphold Tory two-child benefit cap – as four Labour mayors join rebellion

The Independent UK

Labour may be unable to afford to reverse ‘lots of bad policies’, MP warns

Shadow culture secretary Lucy Powell said there is ‘no money left’ after 13 years of Conservative rule.

The Independent UK

Labour would use AI to help people find jobs, says Jonathan Ashworth

Shadow work and pensions secretary will talk up possibilities of artificial intelligence as colleague discusses dangers for workers

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Major changes planned for HS2 bill that would allow Manchester connection

HS2 Ltd said the proposed changes would keep it on track to open the line between Crewe and Manchester between 2035 and 2041

Manchester Evening News

The Ashes: Rishi Sunak backs Ben Stokes in full-blown bust-up with Aussies over Bairstow dismissal

‘The PM agrees with Ben Stokes when he said he simply wouldn’t want to win a game in the manner Australia did,’ says Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s official spokesman

Evening Standard

The Welsh town with a 17th century bridge which has suffered six decades of traffic hell

There is still no end in sight

Wales Online

The Mancunian Way: G-mex, Urbis, Kendals…or whatever they’re called

Will Factory International’s new name stick? PLUS Trains in the north are ‘rubbish’ AND The neighbours making urban oases

Manchester Evening News

Government 'drops' plans for two extra platforms at Manchester Piccadilly as MP calls HS2 surface station a 'sub-optimal solution'

Lucy Powell MP pressed the case for an underground HS2 station at Piccadilly and blasted trains and rail connectively in the north as 'quite frankly, absolutely rubbish'

Manchester Evening News

Top Labour politicians pay tribute to Glenda Jackson who has died aged 87

Senior figures from Keir Starmer's party recalled their time working with the double Oscar-winning actress, who had a successful second career as a respected parliamentarian

Daily Mirror

Labour leader Keir Starmer: We won’t see talent like Glenda Jackson again

Famous faces from the world of politics and beyond have remembered the acting and political star.

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Plan for SNP debate on artificial intelligence as Europe passes draft law

PLANS for the SNP to discuss stricter regulation of AI are being brought forward, with concerns the UK is "lagging behind" Europe...

The Guardian - UK

‘Late in the game’: Sunak and Starmer in policy scramble as AI surges ahead

PM and Labour leader to set out views but experts say UK unlikely to become home of global regulator

Evening Standard

AI should be licensed like medicine and nuclear power, Labour says

The party’s digital spokesperson, Lucy Powell, says UK developers should be regulated

Manchester Evening News

Families of three young men jailed over Moss Side 'gang' murder apply to review their convictions

The application has been backed by Manchester MP Lucy Powell

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The Guardian - UK

With democracy and a free press under attack, the BBC cannot afford to mire itself in scandal

A media revolution is upending norms and values. Crises like the Richard Sharp debacle leave the corporation less able to respond, says Guardian columnist Emily Bell

The Guardian - UK

After the fall of Richard Sharp, the next BBC chair must not be another political crony

The public interest requires an open and scrupulous process to find the person best suited to perform an important role in our national life

The Guardian - UK

Appointment of next BBC chair must not be tainted by ‘sleaze’, Labour say

Shadow secretary for culture calls for root and branch review of top appointments

Daily Mirror

Next BBC chair selection must be 'free of sleaze that forced Richard Sharp to quit'

Labour's call comes amid growing pressure for Tory ministers to be banned from “interfering” in the selection process, while Shadow Culture Secretary Lucy Powell called for a “root and branch review” of the appointments process.

Manchester Evening News

Manchester doctor stopped from boarding Sudan evacuation flight 'safely arrives in Cyprus' after U-turn

Dr Babiker has reportedly left the African country

Manchester Evening News

'Betrayed' Manchester doctor 'finally given Sudan evacuation seat' - but MP says there's 'confusion'

Dr Babiker has worked at MRI for four years

Daily Mirror

Gary Lineker wades into another political row and demands Tories don't pick next BBC boss

The Match Of The Day host said the BBC chairman should not be picked by the government 'not now, not ever' after Richard Sharp was forced to resign over Boris Johnson loan row

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