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Hereditary peer compares Starmer to China’s Xi as MPs vote to abolish bloodline members

Labour bill has enraged some hereditary peers, but was also criticised by other lords for failing to go far enough

The Independent UK

This year has been masterclass in human destruction, UN chief tells Cop29

António Guterres says global heating is super-charging disasters while climate official warns of ‘inflation on steroids’

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer pledges 81 per cent gas emissions cut by 2035 at COP29

Sir Keir Starmer has committed to cutting UK greenhouse gas emissions by 81 per cent by 2035 – but said he would not be telling people how to live…

The National (Scotland)

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The Guardian view on Cop29: 1.5C has been passed – so speed up the green transition

Editorial: Sir Keir Starmer’s pledge on emissions is an encouraging step at a frightening moment

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer 'embarrassed' as Sue Gray rejects 'fake' nations envoy role

KEIR Starmer has been utterly embarrassed after trying to give Sue Gray a “fake job” as nations envoy, the SNP have said ...

The National (Scotland)

Jet-setting Starmer graces Cop29 with bold claims and few plans

Prime minister stayed out of hot water by being short on detail – or opinions

The Guardian - UK

Sue Gray decided not to take up regions envoy role – No 10

Downing Street said there were ‘no plans’ for further updates on whether the envoy position might be taken up by someone else.

Evening Standard

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The Trump presidency could hammer global growth – here’s what the UK could do

Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election has brought big questions about what it means for Nato, Ukraine, the Middle East and, of course, global trade. Faced with the threat of protectionism, and outside the EU, the UK will have to make some tough choices.

The Conversation

Why are the Taliban at Cop29? Afghanistan sends delegation to UN climate talks

Leaders from around the world have gathered in Azerbaijan for Cop29, where they’ll discuss climate change action

Evening Standard

OPINION - Cop29: How Keir Starmer is getting a rare win — on climate change

Keir Starmer arrived at the Baku COP climate summit yesterday bearing something unusual — an actual plan with a new government behind to limit global warming. He had one of the more substantial pledges at a notably thin summit, where the main proposals come from China, while the US absorbs…

Evening Standard

UK To Beef Up Its Emissions Cuts As It Bids To Be 'Climate Leader'

The UK will aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 81 percent on 1990 levels by 2035, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Tuesday, as his government ramps up its ambitions to help curb climate change.

International Business Times

Starmer and Trump on collision course over climate change ambitions as PM unveils bold target

As the prime minister confirms tough new emissions targets at Cop29 in Baku, the president-elect appoints an environment boss who wants to strip away regulations

The Independent UK

Sue Gray will not take up new regions role after resignation as PM’s top aide

Ms Gray was due to take up the new job after she resigned from her position at the heart of Government in October.

Evening Standard

New blow for Starmer as Sue Gray rejects regions and nations envoy job offer

The PM’s former chief of staff was due to take up a role as ‘envoy to the nations and regions’ but The Independent understands ministers were ‘not enthusiastic’ about the idea

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The Independent UK

Justin Welby resigns as Archbishop of Canterbury over Church’s child abuse ‘conspiracy of silence’

Justin Welby was under growing pressure to stand down over a damning report into John Smyth QC’s ‘abhorrent’ abuse of children and young men

The Guardian - UK

Justin Welby to quit as archbishop of Canterbury over handling of abuse scandal

Leader of Church of England had faced pressure since damning report on cover-up of John Smyth’s abuse

The Guardian - UK

Sue Gray rejects envoy role amid warnings Keir Starmer was to withdraw offer

Allies of Starmer’s ex-chief of staff say she has turned down nations and regions role

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer ‘set to withdraw Sue Gray job offer’

Ms Gray was due to take up a role as ‘envoy to the nations and regions’ but reports suggest the Prime Minister is preparing to withdraw the offer.

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Ukraine should be put in ‘best possible position’, Starmer says

Sir Keir Starmer said he had been discussing the situation with other leaders amid concerns about future US policy under Donald Trump.

The Independent UK

Pressure mounts on Justin Welby to quit as Starmer says abuse victims were ‘failed very, very badly’

Justin Welby is facing growing calls to step down from his position

Evening Standard

PM ‘totally disagrees’ with ex-Blair aide’s claim UK does not need small farmers

Former political adviser John McTernan said the Government should ‘do what Margaret Thatcher did to the miners’ to protesting farmers.

The National (Scotland)

Sue Gray 'rejects role of nations envoy in Keir Starmer's government'

SUE Gray has rejected the role of “envoy to the nations and regions” in Keir Starmer’s government, reports say ...

The Guardian - UK

Starmer refuses to back Justin Welby after clamour for archbishop to resign

Prime minister says victims of serial abuser John Smyth ‘failed very, very badly’

Evening Standard

What must the UK do to reach the new goal of 81% emissions cut by 2035?

Here we answer key questions on what the newly announced climate target means for Britons.

Evening Standard

Starmer pledges 81% emissions cut but won’t ‘tell people how to run their lives’

The Prime Minister has announced the UK’s target for cutting greenhouse gases at the Cop29 talks in Azerbaijan.

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