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Why the UK economy is in such a state – and even the Labour party doesn’t seem to get how bad things are

The Labour leader Keir Starmer has warned that if his party wins the next UK general election, he will not be able to “turn on the spending taps”. Speaking at a thinktank event focused on the stagnation of the UK economy, he said the country was “in a hole” after…

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Why did Keir Starmer pen the 'Margaret Thatcher' article for the Telegraph? Our research suggests it may yield votes

Labour leader Keir Starmer has received some criticism from within his own party for publishing an article in the Telegraph, a famously rightwing newspaper, in which he made a direct appeal to voters who have previously supported the Conservative party.

The Conversation

UK likely to miss Paris climate targets by wide margin, analysis shows

Exclusive: Under current policies, Britain could fall short of internationally agreed goal of 68% cut in emissions by 2030

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Anas Sarwar accused of 'misquoting' Alex Salmond amid Thatcher row

ALEX Salmond has launched a furious attack on Scottish Labour’s Anas Sarwar, accusing him of acting “like a wee boy” ...

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar can't resist taking another bizarre pop at The National

ANAS Sarwar really can’t resist taking a pop at The National.

The National (Scotland)

OPINION - He is the sphinx of Kentish Town, so when will we know Labour's real plans under Keir Starmer?

Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership has always dramatised a political paradox. On the one hand, his primary task is to reassure the public that the party it comprehensively rejected in 2019 — Labour’s worst result since 1935 — has changed and can be trusted to govern dependably and without ideological mania.

Evening Standard

Almost 90,000 Scots children hit by 'harmful' two-child benefit cap, new figures show

NEARLY 90,000 Scottish children are being affected by the Tory government’s “heinous” two child benefits cap, according to new data.

The National (Scotland)

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Anas Sarwar defends Keir Starmer comments but slams Margaret Thatcher’s legacy

ANAS Sarwar has condemned Margaret Thatcher’s legacy in Scotland but defended Keir Starmer’s comments praising her ...

The National (Scotland)

Tuesday briefing: Why Labour is following the Conservatives’ lead, from Thatcher to Hunt

In today’s newsletter: Keir Starmer has praised the former prime minister, while Rachel Reeves promises to follow the chancellor’s public spending plans. What does that tell us about what the next government will look like?

The Guardian - UK

UK Announce Climate Aid At COP28 After Second Earthquake Rocks The Philippines

After a violent earthquake rocked the Philippines for the second time in two weeks, Sunak announced that the UK will be providing countries vulnerable to climate change with funding.

International Business Times UK

COP28 Leaders 'Have Noticed' That Sunak Is Delaying Climate Promises

While attempting to protect the public's personal finances at COP28, Sunak was criticised by international leaders for continuing to delay net zero goals.

International Business Times UK

Keir Starmer prevented a shadow cabinet minister from criticising Thatcher

KEIR Starmer’s team of advisors prevented a shadow cabinet minister from criticising Margaret Thatcher.

The National (Scotland)

The Guardian view on a dismal inheritance: the UK does not need another bout of austerity

Editorial: Fixing a broken economy with service-led growth and increases in public investment as well as welfare spending should be seriously considered

The Guardian - UK

The broken state of UK economy is clear; Hunt and Starmer’s solutions are less so

Resolution Foundation report underlines lack of progress by Tories but Labour proposals seem woolly

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Billboard showing Keir Starmer as Blair in disguise appears in Scottish town

A BILLBOARD depicting Keir Starmer as Tony Blair in disguise in a Scooby Doo-style parody has appeared in a Scottish town.

Evening Standard

Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer upset their party members

The PM has hit rock bottom in a survey of grassroots Tories

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer denies he's taking UK to 'Thatcherite future'

KEIR Starmer has denied he will take the country towards a “Thatcherite future” – as he insisted he is “not in the business of cutting…

The Independent UK

Leaked email reveals Keir Starmer vetoed Thatcher criticism

Exclusive: As the Labour leader faces a backlash over his praise for the former Tory prime minister, a leaked email shows he stopped former frontbencher Sam Tarry from attacking her ‘failed’ transport policies in 2021

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Margaret Thatcher is not a good role model – but not necessarily for the reasons you think

Keir Starmer is just the latest politician to invoke the former Tory prime minister, even though her essential message was that society was for losers, writes Zoe Williams

The National (Scotland)

Scots react to Keir Starmer's praise for Margaret Thatcher

KEIR Starmer has faced criticism after taking the questionable decision to praise Margaret Thatcher. But what do Glaswegians think?

The Independent UK

Watch Live: Keir Starmer expected to speak on the economy at Resolution Foundation conference

Watch live as Keir Starmer speaks on the economy at Resolution Foundation conference in Westminster, London, on 4 December 2023.

The Guardian - UK

Public spending is not the only lever Labour can pull, says Starmer

Labour leader refuses to rule out keeping planned cuts to government departments if he wins power

The Guardian - UK

Jeremy Hunt blames Brexit for sparking half-decade of instability

Chancellor says vote led to ‘incredibly challenging time’ as he defends tax cuts paid for by public sector austerity

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer 'appeasing billionaire right-wing press' with Margaret Thatcher praise

KEIR Starmer is “trying to appease the billionaire press” by praising Margaret Thatcher, according to a leading political commentator.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Sir Keir Starmer triggered the Corbynites over Margaret Thatcher and exposed their stupidity

Photographed wearing a giant poppy (and on a cold weekend in December, long after it is necessary) Sir Keir Starmer writes a piece in a conservative newspaper pitching for Conservative voters and praising Margaret Thatcher. That is the combustible headline elsewhere anyway. The truth — the context — is Thatcher…

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