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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.

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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

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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.

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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…

The National (Scotland)

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

Evening Standard

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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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 –…

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Findlay urges Sarwar to back winter fuel payment U-turn

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

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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 National (Scotland)

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’

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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.

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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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The National's guide to getting selected as a Scottish Labour candidate

SCOTTISH Labour are taking applications for candidates in the 2026 Holyrood elections ...

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Workers to be given twice as long to strike under Government proposals

Under existing legislation, if workers vote to strike, the mandate expires after six months and another poll must be carried out.

Evening Standard

Row breaks out after Jenrick attacks Khan for 'mourning' Chris Kaba's death

An ally of the mayor said it was ‘outrageous’ of the Tory leadership candidate to suggest the Met Police should stop ‘focusing on community relations’

The Guardian - UK

From PMQs with love: Dowden says a fond farewell to his rivalry with Rayner

Olive Unplugged is a change for the better as he sends one last billet-doux to his favourite sparring partner

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Infected blood victims losing faith in compensation scheme, Labour MP says

Labour’s Clive Efford said campaigners feel as if they have ‘won the war, only to see those they vanquished put in charge of delivering the peace’.

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar slammed for 'failed' General Election promise to save Grangemouth jobs

ANAS Sarwar has been slammed for claiming during the General Election that the new Labour Government would save jobs lost by the closure of the…

Evening Standard

OPINION - Keir Starmer has just wrecked the UK's relationship with Donald Trump

I am starting to wonder if Keir Starmer is naïve or foolish, or both. Presenting himself as a seasoned technocrat, he has shown himself to be embarrassingly callow in the political arts: first, by announcing in isolation, significant cuts to the winter fuel allowance; second, by so woefully handling the…

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Reeves ‘WhatsApps’ Hunt and is in contact ‘regularly’ with Blair and Brown

The Chancellor added that she would love to be able to call up the late Alistair Darling – the last Labour chancellor to deliver a Budget.

The National (Scotland)

What will Labour's tax increases mean for Scotland?

CHANCELLOR Rachel Reeves has finalised behind-the-scenes deals with Cabinet colleagues and her officials will be sweating over drafts for her speech…

Evening Standard

Rayner and Dowden clash over prospect of Budget tax rises at ‘battle of gingers’

The two took centre stage at Prime Minister’s Questions because of Sir Keir Starmer’s visit to Samoa.

The National (Scotland)

Alex Cole-Hamilton responds to criticism over 'bonkers' US election trip

ALEX Cole-Hamilton has responded after being condemned for “taking leave” to campaign for Kamala Harris in the US election ...

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