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Thousands of civil servant jobs could be moved to Scotland from London under Labour plans

Gordon Brown will set out proposals from the Commission on the UK's Future later today, which will look at different ways to devolve more power out of London.

Daily Record

Labour must abolish ‘indefensible’ House of Lords, says Gordon Brown

The party to unveil its blueprint for reform as Sir Keir Starmer hints scrapping the upper chamber may have to wait for a second term for Labour.

The Independent UK

Current House of Lords set-up ‘indefensible’, Gordon Brown insists

The former prime minister spoke out as Labour prepares to publish a report looking at how to reform the UK.

The Independent UK

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Keir Starmer set to unveil plans to scrap unelected and 'indefensible' House of Lords

Speaking alongside the former PM Gordon Brown on Monday, the Labour leader will vow to deliver 'the biggest ever transfer of power from Westminster to the British people' as he publishes the Commission on the UK's Future

Daily Mirror

‘Indefensible’ House of Lords will be replaced with elected chamber, Keir Starmer to pledge

‘We aim to deliver it in the first term,’ party says – scotching suggestions of delay

The Independent UK

Labour unveils plan to overhaul constitution and replace the Lords

Gordon Brown’s Commission on the UK’s Future also aims to curb influence of wealth and foreign money

The Guardian - UK

Tory peer argues Lords should remain unelected to ensure ‘scrutiny’ of laws

Lord Norton urged caution over what he described as ‘Big Bang reform’ to the upper chamber.

The Independent UK

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Tory Chairman says Keir Starmer should be 'worried' - despite huge lead in polls

The Tory Chairman Nadhim Zahawi made the claim just days after his party suffered its worst defeat in Chester at a by-election since 1832 and polls consistently giving Labour a huge lead over Rishi Sunak's Tory party

Daily Mirror

Keir Starmer warned by Labour peers not to waste political capital on Lords reform

Policy could distract party from pushing through other urgent measures, leader is told

The Guardian - UK

Relieving Britain’s private schools of their state handout shame is surely an act of charity

The independent sector’s tax status has no moral ground. Keir Starmer knows it and at heart so do they

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer set to backtrack over House of Lords abolition pledge, reports say

LABOUR'S plans to abolish the House of Lords are set to be compromised after a row between Gordon Brown and Keir Starmer’s advisers, it has…

The National (Scotland)

The Tories know the game is up, even if the City of London doesn’t

With faith in Labour economic policies on the rise, and staunch voters losing faith, the next election will not be another 1992

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer promises 'change within Scotland' as he rejects SNP referendum call

EXCLUSIVE: In a joint interview with the Record, Starmer and Scots Labour leader Anas Sarwar addressed the independence question and spoke of the plan for greater powers for Holyrood.

Daily Record

Clear majority back nurse's historic strike decision - now it's over to you, Rishi Sunak

If the Tories truly the value the NHS like they tell us, they should value the staff who work for it - some can no longer afford the bus to work or to park their cars at hospitals

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The Guardian - UK

‘Enough is enough’: wave of strikes led by ‘fantastic’ women, says Frances O’Grady

As she steps down, outgoing TUC general secretary says female workers’ jobs are undervalued

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the Chester byelection: a victory that poses questions for Labour

Editorial: Sir Keir Starmer does not have a story of how he could better deal with this economic emergency. A mandate for change will need one

The Conversation

Winter of discontent: how similar is today's situation?

The UK government is battening down the hatches for a wave of strikes in December and January. Railway workers, nurses, ambulance workers, civil servants and postal staff are all set to take industrial action in the coming weeks in protest at wages not keeping up with inflation, with teachers’ and…

Daily Mirror

Rishi Sunak saves himself £12,700 by refusing to scrap tax breaks for private schools

Rishi Sunak, who sends both his daughters to private schools, benefits from a tax break that means parents do not pay VAT on fees. He will save himself £124,000 over the next decade

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The National (Scotland)

Starmer calls for change for Scotland 'in the Union' on visit to Glasgow

KEIR Starmer has said that a UK Government under Labour would bring change for Scotland – but insisted that such change would occur within the…

The Independent UK

NHS ‘sticking plaster’ will not solve underlying recruitment problems – Starmer

The Labour leader said he wants to see more medical students trained instead of the reliance on overseas workers.

The Independent UK

Starmer vows Labour would bring change in Scotland without indyref2

The Labour leader was speaking during a visit to Glasgow on Friday.

The Guardian - UK

‘We’re really boring right now’: Tories fret over flipside of Sunak stability

The party’s MPs are worried about how to be distinctive at the next election, a problem that is also troubling Labour

The Guardian - UK

What would politics look like if Starmer’s plan was working? Like it does now

His own party remains cautious, but Tories are pretty sure he is heading for No 10, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Independent UK

Labour by-election win shows public are ‘fed up’ with Tories, says Starmer

The party held on to the City of Chester with a majority of 10,974, delivering a defeat to Rishi Sunak in his first electoral test as Prime Minister.

Liverpool Echo

Labour in 'best position in 12 years' after strong Chester win

Labour leader Keir Starmer says result shows "people want change"

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