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From Grenfell to Bloody Sunday, the UK’s formal apologies

Government has resisted calls to say sorry for slave trade or colonialism but has done so for other historical wrongs

The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2024

Voices: Rachel Reeves might just get away with breaking her promise – here’s how

George Bush Sr and Nick Clegg paid the price for making U-turns, but other politicians have escaped the voters’ wrath – could the chancellor, too?

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2024

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 · Oct 26, 2024

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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 · Oct 26, 2024

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 · Oct 26, 2024

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 · Oct 26, 2024

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 · Oct 26, 2024

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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 · Oct 26, 2024

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…

Radio France Internationale · Oct 26, 2024

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 · Oct 26, 2024

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 · Oct 26, 2024

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 · Oct 26, 2024

‘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 · Oct 26, 2024

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 · Oct 26, 2024

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Evening Standard · Oct 26, 2024

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 · Oct 26, 2024

Iran should not respond to Israeli strikes – Starmer

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

Evening Standard · Oct 26, 2024

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) · Oct 26, 2024

'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…

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The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2024

What the papers say – October 25

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

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2024

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

Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2024

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.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2024

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 · Oct 25, 2024

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 · Oct 25, 2024

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 · Oct 25, 2024

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

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