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'More interested in knighthoods': Glasgow man tears into Labour on BBC Debate Night

AN audience member on BBC Scotland’s Debate Night has been praised by the SNP for hitting “the nail on the head” after he said…

The National (Scotland)

OPINION - The Commonwealth case for reparations is not just flawed, it's a waste of time

So, is the Commonwealth conference in Samoa going to be dominated by the possibility that Britain will be asked to pay billions of pounds in reparations for the evils of the slave trade? It does rather look like it.

Evening Standard

Which countries have paid reparations for their role in the slave trade? Commonwealth leaders discuss issue

Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting participants in Samoa want ‘meaningful conversation’ about reparations for the transatlantic slave trade

Evening Standard

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Reparations for slavery could be included in Commonwealth document, UK concedes

Downing Street has previously said that reparations are not on the agenda for the gathering in Samoa.

Evening Standard

UK must consider slavery reparations as it is ‘right thing to do’ – Labour MP

Dawn Butler said she understood why Sir Keir Starmer is pushing to focus on the future but the ‘wrong people’ had previously been paid reparations.

Evening Standard

Government borrowing costs rise ahead of Reeves’ first Budget

Speculation that Rachel Reeves will change the way debt is assessed triggered a market reaction.

The Independent UK

UK ‘open to discussing non-cash forms of reparatory justice’ for former colonies

Starmer under pressure from Caribbean countries at Commonwealth talks but is refusing payments or apology

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'No evidence': BBC Scotland rapped by executive over false Anas Sarwar report

BBC Scotland has been rapped by the corporation’s complaints executive after a report on Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar and the two-child…

The National (Scotland)

Budget 2024: Chancellor Rachel Reeves to go on '£20 billion' investment spree in UK through higher borrowing

A string of tax rises are also expected to be announced in the Budget many of which will hit London hard

Evening Standard

Debunked: Why is Trump accusing Starmer of election interference?

Donald Trump has accused Sir Keir Starmer of election interference, claiming Labour officials are illegally campaigning for Kamala Harris in the US.

The Independent UK

Why is Britain facing renewed calls over slavery reparations?

Commonwealth leaders and Labour backbenchers have demanded the Prime Minister open the door to discussions on reparatory justice.

Evening Standard

Trump accuses UK's Labour Party of US election interference: what you need to know

Donald Trump’s campaign accuses Sir Keir Starmer’s party of sending members to support Kamala Harris, a claim Labour denies

Evening Standard

OPINION - The Standard View: Labour's Trump row reveals Starmer's naiveté

There are certain lines to take and positions to hold that work in opposition. Shadow Chancellors, for example, can call for more spending and lower taxes, knowing full well that such a plan is unfeasible. In Government, however, others – whether it be the bond markets or foreign actors –…

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer urged to ‘engage’ on reparations at Commonwealth summit

Call from head of Caribbean reparations body comes as Bahamas foreign minister claims UK PM will change his position

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Evening Standard

Findlay urges Sarwar to back winter fuel payment U-turn

The UK Government announced the move just weeks after taking power.

Evening Standard

Minister shakes off calls for inquiry into Taylor Swift freebie row

Pat McFadden said he was pleased the ‘show went on’ in London given the terror threat against the Eras Tour in Austria.

Evening Standard

Tony Blair: Why there has to be compromise to end the Ukraine war

Sir Tony Blair discusses peace-making, Brexit and Keir Starmer’s premiership in wide-ranging London Standard interview

The National (Scotland)

Labour refuse to explain Sue Gray's 'nations envoy' role in 'breach of guidance'

LABOUR Government ministers have refused to explain Sue Gray’s “nations envoy” role – despite challenges from MPs highlighting that they are…

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Commonwealth Leaders To Push For Slavery Reparation Conversation: BBC

Commonwealth heads of government are to push for a "conversation" on reparations for the transatlantic slave trade when they meet for the association's first summit in two years, the BBC reported on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Starmer urged by Commonwealth leaders to discuss slavery reparations

A Bahamian foreign affairs minister has said a discussion should take place about the ‘ill effects’ of the slave trade.

The Guardian - UK

Jeremy Hunt claims Labour changing debt definition will ‘punish families with mortgages’ – as it happened

Former chancellor says ‘increasing borrowing means interest rates would be higher for longer’ as Reeves says it will ‘make space for investment’

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer No10 chief at centre of growing row over Labour 'interference' in Trump v Harris election battle

Cabinet ministers strongly reject the allegations made by the Trump camp

Evening Standard

Donald Trump 'fascist' row: I wouldn't use that language, says Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy

Her comment came as the Labour Party is denying its senior figures have advised the Kamala Harris campaign

The Independent UK

Commonwealth leaders to defy Keir Starmer over slavery reparations

Draft communique containing agreement to re-examine slave trade reparations adds to building pressure on PM

The Independent UK

Commonwealth heads ‘could agree plans to discuss slavery reparations’

Sir Keir Starmer touched down in the Pacific Island nation overnight ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Chogm).

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