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'Disgrace': Fury as Keir Starmer says Labour will use rape clause 'more fairly'

KEIR Starmer’s claim that a UK Labour government would implement the two-child benefit cap and the associated rape clause “more fairly” than…

The National (Scotland)

Welcome to Rishi-land: barren of attractions, bar a wavering chorus of ‘at least we’re not Labour’

As cartoonish ministers posture with their pseudopolicies, Mickey Mouse is looking positively statesmanlike, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK

Labour to impose two-child benefit cap 'more fairly' than Tories, Keir Starmer says

KEIR Starmer has said that a Labour government could impose a two-child cap on benefits “more fairly” than a Tory one – and insisted that…

The National (Scotland)

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Labour leaders respond to calls to 'block SNP's independence spending'

LABOUR leadership has distanced itself from calls from one of the party’s peers for the UK Government to step in and prevent the Scottish…

The National (Scotland)

Starmer: Labour will assess ‘fairness’ of benefit cap and rape clause

The Labour leader has faced a backlash over his stance on not committing to scrapping the two-child benefit cap if his party takes power next year.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer: Westminster system isn't great ... but Scotland should stay in Union

LABOUR leader Keir Starmer says short-termism and gesture politics “baked in” to Westminster – while arguing Scotland should stay in the Union.

The National (Scotland)

Holding asylum seekers on barges is about ‘fairness’ to UK taxpayer, says Sunak – as it happened

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Mhairi Black: Keir Starmer should be 'embarrassed' to campaign in Scotland

MHAIRI Black has said that Keir Starmer should be “embarrassed” to campaign in Scotland because of his party’s support…

The National (Scotland)

Starmer says Labour will ‘smash class ceiling’ for working people

Sir Keir said his party would strengthen workers’ rights, ahead of a visit to Rutherglen and Hamilton West.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer urged to defend lawyers after Tories’ ‘targeted campaign’

Exclusive: Martin Forde KC says fellow professionals are ‘bewildered’ at silence over case of Jacqueline McKenzie

The Guardian - UK

Starmer clashes with Khan and ‘disappoints’ top donor by opposing Ulez

Labour leader tells cities there are ‘other ways’ of addressing air pollution

The Independent UK

Jackie Baillie demands SNP make by-election pledge – two weeks after they did

JACKIE Baillie has been slammed after she urged the SNP to commit to holding the Rutherglen and Hamilton West as soon as possible – despite the…

The National (Scotland)

OPINION - What’s Angela Rayner’s future in Labour?: The Leader podcast

With the next general election expected as early as autumn 2024 rumblings of reshuffles in both the Labour and Tory camps are rife.

Evening Standard

NHS to replace flagship cancer waiting time target

Reports suggest plans to scrap two-thirds of cancer targets could be announced within days.

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OPINION - What does Keir do with Angela?

Deputy leader of the Labour Party is a curious position. First, because the holder is not appointed by the leader but is instead elected by party members. This introduces some immediate ‘creative’ tensions (see: Jeremy Corbyn and Tom Watson). Second, and often relatedly, the deputy is not guaranteed a senior…

Evening Standard

OPINION - The Standard View: ‘Small boats week’ marked by tragedy and farce

The Government’s ‘small boats week’ descended into farce on Friday, as asylum seekers were taken off the Bibby Stockholm barge after traces of Legionella bacteria were found in the onboard water system.

The Independent UK

Barclay should not lecture any nation on solving NHS waiting lists – Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader has taken aim at how both the UK and Scottish governments are tackling rising treatment waiting times in the health sector.

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer denies division between central and Scottish Labour

Anyone looking to find division between Scottish and UK Labour will have a “long, long search”, Sir Keir Starmer has said, despite apparent…

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Evening Standard

Jeremy Corbyn-shaped problem in looming London selection battles

Jeremy Corbyn has strongly hinted that he will run against his former party in Islington North at the next election

Evening Standard

OPINION - Could voters see Rayner as a Trojan horse for the Left?

Starmer’s deputy isn’t his Prescott — the self-described ‘socialist’ could yet be his Gordon Brown

Evening Standard

What does Keir do with Angela as reshuffle pressure grows?

Labour leader faces split over whether to change deputy’s role as reshuffle looms ahead of likely 2024 election

Evening Standard

Would you let Rishi Sunak look after your dog?

More Brits would trust dog rescuer Keir Starmer to pet sit for them

The Independent UK

‘Long search’ for anyone trying to find division between Scottish and UK Labour

Sir Keir Starmer was speaking after Scottish and UK Labour appeared at odds in recent months over welfare and gender reforms.

The National (Scotland)

SNP slam 'sell out' Keir Starmer ahead of expected Scotland visit

THE SNP have slammed Keir Starmer as a “sell out” ahead of his expected visit to Scotland on Monday.

The Independent UK

UK lost nearly four million days to strike action in past year, study reveals

New report lays bare squeeze facing workers as public sector job vacancies up by a third and real-terms pay plummets

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