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Commonwealth leaders say 'time has come' for discussion on slavery reparations

Commonwealth leaders, ending a week-long summit in Samoa, said on Saturday the time had come for a discussion on whether Britain should commit to reparations for its role in the transatlantic slave trade.

Radio France Internationale

Time has come for reparations conversation, Commonwealth heads say – as UK fails to keep it off agenda

Keir Starmer said there had been no discussion about money after the government again refused to offer payments or an apology

The Independent UK

Thousands gather for Tommy Robinson’s protest as activist remains in custody

The demonstration is expected to be met with a counter-protest organised by Stand Up to Racism.

Evening Standard

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Keir Starmer warns Iran not to respond after Israeli strikes on military targets

The US has also warned Tehran of consequences if it retaliates, as world leaders warn of the danger of escalating tensions in the region

The Independent UK

Commonwealth summit in Samoa: Why won’t the UK discuss slavery?

Commonwealth nations have pressured the UK to discuss reparations but prime minister Keir Starmer has resisted.

Al Jazeera

Keir Starmer denies Labour misled public on tax rises amid NI hike reports

Manifesto ‘really clear’, PM says as chancellor said to be poised to increase national insurance rate for employers

The Guardian - UK

Reactions to Israel's strikes against Iran

Israel struck military sites in Iran on Saturday, saying it was retaliating against Tehran's missile attack on Israel on 1 October, the latest exchange in the escalating conflict between the Middle East rivals. The risk of a wider conflagration between heavily armed Israel and Iran has convulsed a region already…

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Kemi Badenoch: ‘This is what happens to strong women. If you don’t play ball, they’ll come after you’

Exclusive: The Margaret Thatcher fan and Tory leadership favourite says her braids are her equivalent of the late PM’s handbag as she tells Political Editor David Maddox, in an interview on Independent TV, that she won’t give up her hard-hitting style – having faced criticism for being too right wing…

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer denies misleading public over tax rises in the Budget

The prime minister also rejected claims he was waging ‘war on middle Britain’ after he suggested shareholders and landlords were not ‘working people’ on trip to Commonwealth summit in Samoa

The Independent UK

Iran should not respond to Israeli strikes, Keir Starmer says

UK prime minister stresses need to avoid further regional escalation in the Middle East

The Guardian - UK

‘Time has come’: Commonwealth heads agree to reparatory justice dialogue despite reluctant UK

UK government stresses it does not pay reparations and said before Chogm summit that issue was not on agenda

The Guardian - UK

UK fails to keep language on reparations out of Commonwealth communique

The Prime Minister downplayed the prominence of reparatory justice on the agenda for the gathering of leaders from the 56 nations in Samoa.

Evening Standard

PM denies misleading the public over tax rises in Labour manifesto

The Prime Minister rejected claims he had waged a ‘war on middle Britain’.

Evening Standard

Iran should not respond to Israeli strikes – Starmer

The Government said it is monitoring the unfolding situation in the Middle East ‘closely’.

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King Charles and Queen Camilla leave Samoa acknowledging 'painful' history of Commonwealth

Monarchs leave Pacific Islands but Sir Keir Starmer unmoved on reparations debate

The National (Scotland)

'Painful austerity': Scottish block grant 'worth £6bn less than in 2020', report says

LABOUR have been warned that Scotland “cannot afford even more cuts” after a new report found that Scotland’s block grant has fallen to its…

The Independent UK

What the papers say – October 25

Here are the biggest stories featuring on Saturday’s front pages.

Evening Standard

Royal Navy to expand patrols in Pacific Ocean, Starmer announces

The larger naval presence will include more joint patrols across the world’s largest ocean.

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The Independent UK

Royal Navy patrols to be deployed to Pacific amid China threat, Starmer announces

The prime minister said he can’t turn a blind eye to challenges faced by allies on the other side of the world

The Guardian - UK

UK to increase military presence in Indo-Pacific to counter China

Keir Starmer to announce expansion in region that will also include business club to increase economic ties

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer is ‘a working person’ so could be shielded from tax rises, chancellor admits

Prime minister gets his income from going out to work, says Rachel Reeves, as Budget tax hikes feared for non-workers

Evening Standard

Starmer is a ‘working person’ says Chancellor as tax rise questions persist

The Government continues to be asked to pin down the term ahead of tax rises expected in next week’s Budget.

The Guardian - UK

Labour MPs urge Keir Starmer to clarify stance on non-cash slavery reparations

No 10 says issue is off the table for Commonwealth summit but other nations are prepared to defy UK

The National (Scotland)

Expect more bad vibes from Labour with Rachel Reeves's Budget

IF the news is a trumpet an impeding Budget is a great buoy-shaped mute jammed into the horn.

The Independent UK

Calls for reparations for Britain's slave trade are rooted in dark legacy

A debate about reparations for Britain’s role in the slave trade overshadowed a summit in Samoa of the Commonwealth, many of whose member nations were once British colonies

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