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The Latest Breaking News from Sir Keir Starmer

By telling us so little about its policy plans, Labour tells us all we need to know

Crashing headlong into multiple crises, Britain needs bold solutions, not Keir Starmer’s cautious reserve, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: Can ending tax breaks for private schools smash the ‘class ceiling’?

In today’s newsletter: As Labour reaffirms its pledge to remove VAT exemption from private education, a new report outlines the impacts on the wider system

The Guardian - UK

Labour vows to ‘turn page on Tory sleaze’ as it details ethics watchdog plans

Deputy leader Angela Rayner is expected to renew a commitment to ‘stop the rot’ by creating a new body with stronger powers.

The Independent UK

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Unease in Labour NEC as expelled party members’ appeals all rejected

Fairness of disciplinary process questioned as all appeals by expelled members dealt with to date have failed

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on economic decline: Labour can break the doom loop

Editorial: Keir Starmer has earned the right to tell a different story about the way Britain’s economy can work

The Guardian - UK

Scottish tree huggers slam Keir Starmer comments as 'derogatory'

Scottish tree huggers have slammed Keir Starmer after it was reported that he said “I hate tree huggers” during a shadow cabinet meeting.

The National (Scotland)

‘Going to be close’: nerves fray before byelection in Boris Johnson’s old seat

Uxbridge and South Ruislip would be huge win for Labour or Conservatives – but canvassing lays bare difficulties facing both

The Guardian - UK

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Economic gloom looks likely to sink the Tories. But Labour is taking no chances

Come the general election, the worst of Britain’s pain may be over, so Starmer’s slow and steady approach is the right one, says Guardian economics editor Larry Elliott

The Guardian - UK

Cabinet Secretary: Attempts made to weaponise Gray case to attack civil service

Simon Case criticised attacks on the civil service and disparaged the ‘dehumanising’ language of ‘the blob’.

The Independent UK

Racism and the Labour party: investigation after investigation feeds an endless factional loop

Before becoming leader of the Labour party in September 2015, Jeremy Corbyn will have anticipated a fractious experience ahead. Labour leaders have almost always presided over party divisions, many of which have spilled over into crisis. For Corbyn, who swept to victory on the back of overwhelming support of the…

The Conversation

Education is the key to reviving social mobility

Letters: Readers respond to Polly Toynbee’s analysis of Labour’s new education policy to break the ‘class ceiling’

The Guardian - UK

Starmer opts for flute as favourite instrument

A black-and-white picture from the Labour leader’s school days show him holding the woodwind instrument, alongside his fellow musicians.

The Independent UK

Gordon Brown backed devolution of drugs powers to Holyrood, previous comments show

GORDON Brown previously supported Holyrood being given more power over drugs policy, unearthed comments have revealed.

The National (Scotland)

OPINION - Things can only get worse: why Labour doesn’t want an early election

Opposition parties are supposed to demand general elections, what with them being the only path to forming a government. Indeed, such is the power of this apparent truism that even Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour voted for an election in December 2019, despite the polls suggesting the party faced electoral annihilation.

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The National (Scotland)

Durham gala attracts 200,000 trade unionists – but not Keir Starmer

THE 137th Durham Miners’ Gala on Saturday was loud, proud, spectacular and inspirational. Once again, the Big Meeting attracted around 200,000…

Daily Mirror

Economists debunk Tory claim that axing private school tax breaks would lead to exodus

The Institute for Fiscal Studies rejected Conservative Party warnings that removing tax perks would lead to large numbers of pupils moving into the state schools system

Daily Mirror

'Rishi is desperate to find a friend in Biden - but he's dreaming'

No matter how longingly the desperate PM looks into the President’s eyes in search of a friend, Labour and Keir Starmer are far closer in outlook to the pragmatic Democrat

The Guardian - UK

Labour is right to talk about the power of oracy

Letters: Readers respond to Labour’s pledge to put oracy – the ability to express yourself confidently – on the curriculum

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Starmer put ‘on notice’ by Unite leader after vote to retain ties with Labour

General secretary of union says party should not treat outcome as ‘blank cheque’ as rift remains with leadership

The Independent UK

UK has given Russia and China ‘ammunition’ to breach international law — Lammy

The shadow foreign secretary said a future Labour government would have an ‘unwavering respect for the rule of law’.

Evening Standard

OPINION - The one thing Labour doesn’t want to talk about could define them

In January, as the economic storm clouds lingered over Westminster, like a gigantic Monty Python-style anthracite boot, I spent a bit of time with the people looking after Sir Keir Starmer. They were doing what all parties do at times like this when they think they might be in with…

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer told to deliver for union as Unite votes not to break link with Labour

LABOUR leader Keir Starmer has been told to listen to Unite’s demands as the union voted to maintain its historic links with the party.

The Guardian - UK

British political giving is increasingly dominated by the rich – it’s a system ripe for abuse

The next UK general election will be the most expensive ever, says Peter Geoghegan, author of Democracy for Sale

The Guardian - UK

‘If you want cartwheels, I’m not your person’: Rachel Reeves on charisma, U-turns and rescuing the economy

Labour’s shadow chancellor is proud of her background, sure of her ability – and miserable about the choices she might face after a general election

Daily Record

Outgoing climate tsar slams SNP and Tories' record on environmental targets

Lord Deben, who has just finished a 10-year term as chair of the Climate Change Committee, slammed both governments for failing to hit their green targets.

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