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UK to perform worst of major economies in 2023, says IMF – here’s how to achieve long-term growth

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has produced another dismal forecast for the UK economy. The IMF expects it to contract by 0.6% in 2023, whereas all other major economies are expected to grow – including sanctions-hit Russia. Meanwhile the Bank of England expects the UK economy will be no larger…

The Conversation

SNP should back Labour plans for constitutional change, former Yes chief says

THE SNP getting on board with Labour’s plans for constitutional change could yield a “gold-standard referendum in four or five years”, the…

The National (Scotland)

Gordon Brown to head to Glasgow to call for closer ties between Scotland and London

GORDON Brown will head to Glasgow next week to launch a new report calling for closer ties between Scotland and the rest of the UK.

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Gordon Brown backs Douglas Alexander as former Labour minister eyes return to frontline politics

Douglas Alexander and Kirsty McNeill received endorsements from Gordon Brown for the twinned East Lothian and Midlothian seats

Daily Record

'We were right in 2014': Nicola Sturgeon takes jab at Gordon Brown amid NHS row

THE SNP in 2014 were “right” to be concerned about Tory intentions to privatise the NHS – despite Gordon Brown claiming it was “baseless…

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon says Gordon Brown was warned of NHS privatisation threat before 2014 independence referendum

Brown warned senior Tories were "testing the water for a different kind of NHS" which could see the public charged for some services.

Daily Record

Conservatives ‘testing the water’ for ‘two-tier’ NHS, Gordon Brown claims

Ex-PM criticises Sajid Javid for suggesting idea of paid appointments for GPs and A&E

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Tories 'testing the water' for two-tier NHS, ex-PM Gordon Brown claims

The former Labour Prime Minister made the remarks after Rishi Sunak proposed charging patients for missed NHS appointments in the summer and ex-Health Secretary Sajid Javid also raised the prospect of charges

Daily Mirror

Gordon Brown warns Tories are considering making patients pay for NHS treatment

The former prime minister hit out following a claim by Sajid Javid that patients should be charged for visiting GPs or A&E wards.

Daily Record

Stagecoach founder Ann Gloag ‘strongly disputes’ trafficking allegations

Police Scotland confirms four people have been charged following an investigation into immigration offences

Insider UK

Mark my words: this will be the end of the NHS if the Tories have their way

They want a more privately funded healthcare system. It wouldn’t just be unfair, it makes no economic sense, says former prime minister Gordon Brown

The Guardian - UK

Gordon Brown warns of Tories ‘testing the water’ for two-tier healthcare

Sajid Javid idea to charge patients would undermine NHS and fail to tackle entrenched poverty, says former Labour prime minister

The Guardian - UK

Stagecoach founder Ann Gloag ‘strongly disputes’ trafficking allegations

Police Scotland said four people had been charged connection with an investigation into alleged human trafficking and immigration offences

Evening Standard

Scotland and UK co-operation needed to end health disparities – Brown

A new report by the former prime minister’s Our Scottish Future think tank has highlighted the extent of poverty-related health inequalities.

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The Guardian - UK

As a doctor, I know the NHS can be brought back to life – I saw it happen under New Labour

Don’t believe the lie that the private sector delivers better healthcare, says doctor Rob Higgins

Daily Mirror

Prince Harry's Taliban comments blasted by ex-Defence Sec as 'wrong on every level'

Lord John Hutton, who was Defence Secretary under Gordon Brown, said admitting to killing 25 people was a 'very serious mistake' and 'it's just inappropriate and wrong'

The National (Scotland)

FACT CHECK: Does the Scottish people's legal authority trump the UK Supreme Court's?

CLAIM: “The Scottish Government is ultimately responsible to the Scottish electorate rather than the UK Supreme Court" ...

The Independent UK

Lula ‘surprised by delayed call from Sunak’ in run up to Brazilian president’s inauguration

Lula is said to have spoken to Joe Biden, Olaf Scholz and Emmanuel Macron long before the UK prime minister

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Why fashion legend Vivienne Westwood supported Scottish independence

VIVIENNE Westwood, who has died at the age of 81, was the woman who created the punk look as we know it ...

The Independent UK

Tony Blair’s cabinet awaydays ‘pretty ghastly’

Senior ministers gathered at Chequers each year to discuss policy and politics ahead of the party conferences.

The Independent UK

Russia must face long-term consequences for Ukraine, says Wallace

The Defence Secretary said the UK will continue to provide support to the government in Kyiv.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland should have elected mayors who meet FM on regular basis, says think tank

COUNCILS across Scotland should be headed by directly elected mayors – who should meet the First Minister on a regular basis, a think tank has…

Liverpool Echo

DWP Universal Credit claimants hit with huge monthly pay cuts

Thousands of people in Merseyside alone are having their benefit payments slashed

Daily Mirror

Millions of families on Universal Credit have £62 taken from payments - find your area

Figures show in most areas of the country thousands of people are having money deducted from their benefits payments by the government as ministers ignore pleas from campaigners

Al Jazeera

UN envoy calls for pressure on Taliban over women university ban

Gordon Brown urges more leaders in Islamic countries to denounce a move barring Afghan women from higher education.

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