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Starmer vows millions of new NHS appointments to end 18-month waits for treatment

With pressure growing on the prime minister to deliver on his general election promises, he will use a major speech to set out a plan aimed at taking millions of patients off waiting lists and tackling backlogs in hospitals

The Independent UK

Starmer vows to cut number of patients waiting more than 18 weeks for NHS treatment by 450,000 by end of 2026

The Prime Minister warned that the NHS needed reform from “top to bottom” and cannot become a “national money pit”

Evening Standard

Plan to cut waiting lists to be unveiled amid warning NHS faces collapse like Woolworths

Proposals to be outlined by Keir Starmer will offer patients 500,000 more appointments a year

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Starmer sets out plans to cut hospital backlog with millions more appointments

The proposals aim to ensure 92% of patients are seen within 18 weeks for pre-planned care such as hip and knee replacements.

The Independent UK

Elon Musk's Influence On UK Politics Raises Concerns

Elon Musk's involvement in UK politics raises concerns over his influence and alignment with populist movements, sparking controversy and debate.

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Should Starmer worry about Elon Musk’s attacks on his government?

The Independent looks at how seriously Sir Keir Starmer should take the threat of Elon Musk, and how much time he should spend hitting back at the billionaire’s outbursts

The Independent UK

Minister reveals alarming drop in British food exports to EU since Brexit

Exclusive: Food sales to the EU have crashed by a fifth since Brexit, a minister has revealed, as Sir Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure to slash red tape for UK firms selling in Europe

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‘We can’t defend the indefensible’: Councillor speaks out after 20 quit Labour

A COUNCILLOR who quit Labour along with 19 others because of their direction under Keir Starmer said it became too difficult to “defend the…

The National (Scotland)

Labour’s new year resolution? It needs a better story. Here’s one Starmer could tell

There’s a solid social-democratic narrative this government could use – if only its leaders would actually try, says Guardian columnist John Harris

The Guardian - UK

Elon Musk’s attacks on Jess Phillips a ‘disgraceful smear’, Streeting says

The billionaire has criticised the Labour Government’s handing of child sexual exploitation.

Evening Standard

Elon Musk turns on Nigel Farage and calls for new leader of Reform

It is unclear what prompted Musk to write on X that Farage ‘doesn’t have what it takes’ to be Reform UK’s leader

The Guardian - UK

Voters will thank Labour for scrapping winter fuel payments, Wes Streeting claims

Health secretary says Labour were forced to make unpopular decisions in its first six months in power

The Independent UK

Farage defends Elon Musk over grooming gang attacks on Starmer

Reform UK leader claims ‘free speech is back’ when asked about new ally Musk’s comments

The Independent UK

Labour had plenty of time to ponder social care. Now it has a chance to deliver

Keir Starmer’s government can’t leave the urgent question of how social care will be funded to yet another commission

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Start the rebuilding work, Keir Starmer, and show us you’re different to the last bunch of cowboys

Setting up yet another commission on social care is an extreme example of Labour putting off the promised urgent repairs

The Guardian - UK

The UK does have a ‘special relationship’ – but it’s with Europe

The government is only deceiving itself by trying to ‘make Brexit work’ and forlornly pursuing a trade deal with Trump

The Guardian - UK

Burning waste is not the way to move the UK towards a circular economy

A recycling target of 65% by 2035 won’t stop our reliance on incineration. The key lies in eco-design

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer’s silence on Brexit damage blasted as food security declines

KEIR Starmer has been accused of keeping silent about the damage caused by Brexit despite knowing all about it.

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Evening Standard

What the papers say – January 5

The death of a former royal nanny’s stepson in the New Orleans terror attack features on Sunday’s front pages.

The Guardian - UK

‘Picture Nigel Farage as PM’: jubilant Reform UK dares to dream at East of England conference

Members urged to feel party’s momentum – but some remain aware of the obstacles ahead

Evening Standard

Cooper defends Phillips as ‘fearless’ advocate after Musk criticism

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said minister Jess Phillips had ‘campaigned tirelessly’ on behalf of those that had been failed by institutions.

The Guardian - UK

New year, new Keir? Labour have big plans for 2025 - including taking inspiration from Thatcher

The party’s manifesto promised big policy reforms. Now, with his popularity in freefall, the prime minister must deliver to change the political narrative

The Guardian - UK

All NHS acute hospital trusts in England are missing Labour’s 18-week target

The PM’s ‘milestones’ include 92% of patients waiting no more than 18 weeks – but not one of the 124 trusts is hitting the mark

International Business Times UK

Keir Starmer, Voted Most Unpopular PM in Modern History, Slammed for Queue Jumping in Portugal

Sir Keir Starmer has apparently continued his quest to be the most unpopular man in Britain by breaking one of the nation's most sacred cultural practices: queuing.

The Independent UK

Voices: Never mind Badenoch and Farage – Starmer’s real task is dealing with Trump and Musk

COMMENT: It’s not just Starmer’s premiership at stake here. If the president-elect and his billionaire pal become a bigger threat than they already are, UK democracy may also be at their mercy, writes John Rentoul

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