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What the papers say – October 25

A wide range of stories feature across Friday’s papers.

The Independent UK

NHS needs ‘significant’ uplift or faces cuts in areas Labour hopes to improve

Analysis suggests that the health service is heading for a multibillion-pound overspend this financial year.

The Independent UK

London MP speaks out about having hip replacement as teenager

In his maiden speech Liam Conlon highlighted the work of the NHS and the challenges disabled people face

Evening Standard

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Sadiq Khan's new policing deputy apologises for calling Susan Hall a 'racist' and 'climate change-denier'

Ms Hall, who in 2019 retweeted a post calling Mr Khan the ‘nipple height mayor of Londonistan’, said it was ‘abhorrent’ to have been called racist

Evening Standard

UK Govt Changes Budget Rules To Borrow More For Investment

UK finance minister Rachel Reeves announced Thursday changes to fiscal rules to open up billions for investment in the centre-left government's maiden budget, but warned of tax rises and spending cuts.

International Business Times

Scottish Greens could vote against Budget if it cuts funding for councils

Green MSPs could vote against the Scottish Government’s Budget if ministers try to cut the cash provided to councils.

The National (Scotland)

UK risks missing ‘next Ed Sheeran’ with ticket resale ‘racketeering’ – debate

MPs discussed the matter at a Westminster Hall debate.

The Independent UK

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Rachel Reeves confirms change to debt rule and warns of higher taxes ahead of Budget

Taxes and borrowing are both set to increase as Rachel Reeves signalled she would rewrite the way government debt is measured in her first Budget ...

The National (Scotland)

Reeves confirms change to debt rule and warns of higher taxes as Budget looms

Chancellor Rachel Reeves insisted her first Budget would pave the way for improved public services and ‘rebuild our economy’.

The Independent UK

UK must consider slavery reparations as it is ‘right thing to do’ – Labour MP

Dawn Butler said she understood why Sir Keir Starmer is pushing to focus on the future but the ‘wrong people’ had previously been paid reparations.

Evening Standard

Theresa May attempts Scottish accent in House of Lords maiden speech

There was laughter as the Tory peer impersonated her ‘mentor’ Baroness Goldie in recounting a funny story.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Penny Mordaunt: London can teach the world a vital lesson

At the heart of our great capital is a set of paradoxes. How can such an old city, with so much history, be so full of innovation and technology? Why is London so anonymous but so obsessed with personalities? How can one of the most densely populated cities be so…

Evening Standard

Rayner to scrap ‘payday loan’ premium for council bailouts

A total of 18 councils were given an injection of money from the government in February to ensure they could meet their duty to balance the books.

Evening Standard

If the Budget can increase the size of the economic pie then we will all be better off

A big feature of the Budget will be an increase in public investment, perhaps by around £18bn, paid for by a rise in public borrowing

Evening Standard

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Evening Standard

Tories were running a ‘zombie Parliament’, Commons Leader Lucy Powell claims

The Commons Leader criticised the Tories for failing to bring forward legislation on renters’ rights, the football regulator and Martyn’s law.

The National (Scotland)

UK crime agencies willing to help Police Scotland's SNP probe, Labour minister says

UK crime enforcement agencies would be on hand to assist Police Scotland with the ongoing probe into the SNP’s finances, a Labour minister has…

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan wins backing from Tories in battle with Labour government over running suburban rail lines

The Mayor of London has been seeking control over a string of rail services serving the capital

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Greens to debate withdrawing support for National Care Service plans

AN emergency motion opposing plans for the National Care Service is set to be debated at the upcoming Scottish Greens conference.

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Evening Standard

OPINION - The Standard View: Labour's Trump row reveals Starmer's naiveté

There are certain lines to take and positions to hold that work in opposition. Shadow Chancellors, for example, can call for more spending and lower taxes, knowing full well that such a plan is unfeasible. In Government, however, others – whether it be the bond markets or foreign actors –…

Evening Standard

Findlay urges Sarwar to back winter fuel payment U-turn

The UK Government announced the move just weeks after taking power.

The National (Scotland)

Labour refuse to explain Sue Gray's 'nations envoy' role in 'breach of guidance'

LABOUR Government ministers have refused to explain Sue Gray’s “nations envoy” role – despite challenges from MPs highlighting that they are…

The National (Scotland)

Robert Jenrick boasts he wouldn't consult Holyrood on overhauling immigration

CONSERVATIVE leadership candidate Robert Jenrick has said he would not consult the Scottish Parliament on his plans to leave the European Convention…

The Guardian - UK

Jeremy Hunt claims Labour changing debt definition will ‘punish families with mortgages’ – as it happened

Former chancellor says ‘increasing borrowing means interest rates would be higher for longer’ as Reeves says it will ‘make space for investment’

Evening Standard

Report suggests Reeves could announce plans to change Britain’s debt rules

The Chancellor will be looking to raise up to £40 billion from tax hikes and spending cuts in order to avoid a return to austerity.

The Guardian - UK

Kemi Badenoch ‘refused to move’ Tory leadership contest to allow winner budget response

Former business secretary says Sunak and Hunt better placed to respond to Rachel Reeves’ economic policies

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