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Reform on student fees and Labour on ‘fleeceholds’ – could we build a better Britain using party manifestos?

I read them all so you don’t have to. None in isolation would set the world alight, but look closely and there are some good ideas, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2024

David Tennant should have been more respectful when criticising Badenoch over LGBT views, says Starmer – as it happened

‘I think it’s right that we have these robust discussions, but we must do it respectfully,’ Starmer said

The Guardian - AU · Jun 26, 2024

Alba Party is ‘natural home’ for supporters of independence, declares Alex Salmond

ALEX Salmond has declared his Alba Party is now the “natural home” for independence supporters in Scotland ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 26, 2024

Labour and media can't keep avoiding Brexit after General Election, expert says

THE Labour Party won’t be able to keep avoiding Brexit in the next Parliament as our relationship with Europe is “pivotal” for economic growth…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 25, 2024

'Broken moral compass': Senior Labour figure slated for refugee comments

LABOUR have been accused of having a “broken moral compass” after a senior figure refused to rule out sending asylum seekers back to Taliban-run…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 25, 2024

'Depressing': Labour refuse to rule out sending refugees to Taliban-run Afghanistan

LABOUR have refused to rule out sending asylum seekers back to the Taliban-controlled Afghanistan from which they are fleeing ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 25, 2024

University funding is in crisis – and none of the political parties have a clear plan to fix it

The past 14 years of Conservative-led government have, in many ways, been a successful period for the UK’s universities. Student numbers have increased by 12% to 2.9 million. Real terms income has grown by one third to £52 billion. In the latest global ranking, there are four UK universities in…

The Conversation · Jun 25, 2024

‘I’ve never felt more disenfranchised’: undecided UK voters mull options

Days before Britain goes to the polls, responses to a Guardian callout reveal how deeply voters are divided

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2024

Health Secretary says Tories would make gender identity a reserved issue

THE UK Health Secretary has said the Conservative Party would seek to weaken the devolution settlement by making gender recognition a reserved…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 25, 2024

Curbs on 'killer cyclists', pothole pledges and £2.5bn in investment - UK general election cycling policy round-up

What will the next government have to offer those on two wheels?

Cycling Weekly · Jun 25, 2024