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Labour wants to ban tenant bidding wars – it’s easier said than done though

One eye-catching policy currently being proposed by the Labour party is a ban on “bidding wars” in the private rented sector. In many high-pressure housing markets bidding by competing prospective tenants, instigated by the landlord or letting agent, results in tenants agreeing to pay a considerably higher rent than originally…

The Conversation

Corbyn accuses Starmer of ‘not being honest about the past’ after criticism of 2019 campaign

Jeremy Corbyn said Sir Keir Starmer endorsed the 2017 and the 2019 manifestos when he was Labour leader

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer 'set to delay recognition of Palestinian statehood'

KEIR Starmer is putting a “whiff of power” before his obligations on Palestine, the SNP have said, amid reports the Labour leader is planning to…

The National (Scotland)

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Labour’s plan to tax private school fees has drawbacks – but it could be better for society

Private schools in the UK are VAT exempt, as are most education providers. This means that they do not have to charge 20% VAT on the school fees parents pay. The Labour party has confirmed its intention to end this VAT exemption for private schools if elected to government.

The Conversation

'Not surprised': John Swinney tears into Labour over Tory-backing MP hopeful

JOHN Swinney has said he was “not surprised” to see footage of a Labour candidate claiming the party helped the Tories campaign in 2019.

The National (Scotland)

'Do the maths': John Swinney clashes with Anas Sarwar on NHS future

JOHN Swinney invited Anas Sarwar to “do the maths” on bringing an end to austerity as the Scottish Labour leader berated the First Minister…

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar urged to show 'integrity' over Tory-backing Labour candidate

THE SNP’s depute leader has asked Anas Sarwar if he has any “authority and integrity” after footage revealed Labour’s Aberdeen South…

The National (Scotland)

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What is the UK election betting scandal all about?

What is the scandal about, who is under investigation and what does it mean for the ruling Conservative Party?

Al Jazeera

Who is Keir Starmer, the Labour leader favored to win Britain’s July 4 election?

Critics say British Labour Party leader Keir Starmer is dutiful, managerial and a bit dull

The Independent UK

Sack Labour candidate after 'we helped Tories in 2019' comment, Keir Starmer urged

KEIR Starmer must act to sack a Scottish Labour candidate who told a voter his party had deliberately aimed to help the Tories win a key…

The National (Scotland)

Anger over Keir Starmer's Bangladesh remarks as councillor quits and Labour MP candidates issue statements

Sir Keir Starmer says he didn’t mean to ‘cause any concern or offence’

Evening Standard

Alex Salmond sets out key reason for Alba running in General Election

ALEX Salmond has insisted the Alba Party are not running in the General Election to split the independence vote and instead want to “mobilise”…

The National (Scotland)

After 14 years in opposition, Labour’s cabinet will be inexperienced – is that a problem?

It’s 100 years since the Labour party took office for the first time, back then with a minority government. Now, in 2024, it looks set to win an election with what will possibly the largest majority in history.

The Conversation

Nigel Farage outperforms all other UK parties and candidates on TikTok

Exclusive: Videos on Reform leader’s account show more engagement and average views than any other candidate

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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 Conversation

Four ways the Conservatives have promised to fix housing since 2019 and what they’ve actually done

Ahead of July 4, Labour and the Conservatives have drawn up competing plans for how they aim to tackle housing in England. Both parties have promised to build more homes, help first-time buyers get on the property ladder and make homes, both rentals and purchases, more affordable.

The Independent UK

Who’s funding the forthcoming election? From supermarket heirs to entrepreneurs

Individual donors have been dwindling in their support of the Tories and flocking to Labour – with some even switching sides

The National (Scotland)

Labour's Scotland Office 'to continue Tories' centralisation of power post-Brexit'

LABOUR will continue the Tories’ centralisation of power at Westminster despite a pledge to “reset” devolution ...

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I just met Keir Starmer and asked if he's a serial liar

TO Whitburn, West Lothian, past the grown-over bings of Lanarkshire, there to meet Anas Sarwar and Keir Starmer on the election campaign trail at a…

Evening Standard

OPINION - Only Sadiq Khan would be truly welcome at Pride — other politicians have lost their right

The unusual timing of the general election has meant a plethora of early summer, extra-curricular PR opportunities presenting themselves to the major political parties. Where are we with the photo opportunities, two weeks to go? The Tories scored one of their impressive set of own goals around the Euros, when…

Al Jazeera

UK general election 2024: What are the key issues shaping the vote?

Candidates promise to fix Britain’s domestic woes as the top two parties look set to lose votes over Gaza positions.

The National (Scotland)

Audience laughs at Keir Starmer as Labour leader repeatedly ducks question

FIONA Bruce repeatedly challenged Keir Starmer over his previous statement that Jeremy Corbyn would make a great prime minister...

The Independent UK

Jeremy Corbyn would have been better PM than Boris Johnson, says Keir Starmer

Sir Keir was grilled on BBC Question Time over whether he believed Corbyn would have made a ‘great’ prime minister

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak floats sanctions on young people for refusing national service

PM suggests curbs on finance or driving licences for 18-year-olds who refuse service during challenging Question Time leaders’ special

Evening Standard

Jeremy Corbyn: Keir Starmer will win on an anti-Tory vote, not a pro-Labour one

Jeremy Corbyn tells the Standard Keir Starmer should admit he helped write his manifestos, he still talks to Angela Rayner, and what he wishes he’d done differently as Labour leader

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