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OPINION - The farmer's protest is a consequence of Labour's pre-election tax choices

A day like today is not a day for false dichotomies, we can leave those at home. But governments generally face a simple choice when it comes to raising money, between broad-based taxes (e.g. income tax) or granular (e.g. inheritance tax threshold changes for farmers). Both have their advantages and disadvantages, as is being…

Evening Standard

NFU chief hints farmers could take more extreme action if government ignores inheritance tax protest

More than 10,000 farmers descended on Westminster on Tuesday to urge the government to backtrack on the levy

The Independent UK

Why are farmers protesting in Westminster again? The farmer's view

Last month, farmers turned up in Westminster to protest against Labour proposals to scrap agricultural Property Relief. And today, they’re back again. One farmer, Ben Theo Andrews, explains what’s really going on

Evening Standard

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Farmers’ protest live: Police probe tractors breaking barrier as Clarkson says inheritance tax a ‘hammer blow’

Farmers from across the country have travelled to London this morning to join protests over changes to inheritance tax rules

The Independent UK

Farmers revolt: Hundreds of Met officers ready for big Westminster protest against Labour’s ‘tractor tax'

Jeremy Clarkson will join thousands of other farmers staging a rally to Parliament Square on Tuesday

Evening Standard

Jeremy Clarkson defies doctor's orders to join thousands of protesting farmers in central London today

Clarkson has previously accused the government of ‘ethnically cleansing’ the British countryside

Evening Standard

John Curtice on whether MPs 'double-jobbing' could affect SNP in 2026 Holyrood vote

PROFESSOR John Curtice has given his verdict on whether SNP MPs looking to 'double-job' could have an impact on ...

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Farmers protest as Keir Starmer says he will defend the budget ‘all day long’

Prime minister hails ‘path of change’ in Wales and Westminster at Welsh Labour conference in Llandudno

The Guardian - UK

Michael Matheson applies to be SNP Holyrood candidate in 2026

MICHAEL Matheson has applied to stand as a candidate for the SNP at the next Holyrood election.

The National (Scotland)

MPs urged to be 'wary' near Parliament after reports of phone thefts

Labour MPs warned to be ‘wary’ after several Parliamentarians report phone snatches near Westminster

Evening Standard

Stop Brexit Man Steve Bray says playing music is 'part of fundamental right to protest'

Steve Bray is known for playing music in protest around Westminster.

Evening Standard

Stop Brexit Man says playing music is ‘part of fundamental right to protest’

Steve Bray is known for playing music in protest around Westminster.

The Independent UK

Black cab drivers hailed for keeping up annual Remembrance Day tradition

The famous black cabs of London lined Westminster Bridge to take veterans down to the cenotaph for free

Evening Standard

King lays first wreath as Kate and William pay respects in London on Remembrance Sunday

Kate makes appearances on successive days for first time since December

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The Guardian - UK

Tax changes in budget last straw for UK farmers after ‘years of being squeezed’

Farmers’ union to bring 1,800 members to Westminster in protest, but some say mega-rich landowners are the problem

The Independent UK

Lee Anderson apologises after swearing at security officer when pass didn’t work

The Reform UK MP allegedly told the guard ‘f*** off, everyone opens the door to me, you are the only one’ when he was told he needed to have his pass checked at the gates to the Westminster estate

Evening Standard

New £1bn heat network could provide low carbon heating for London landmarks

A heat network for Westminster which could draw on heat from the Tube and Thames has been unveiled.

Evening Standard

Starmer rejects calls for Holyrood to get immigration powers

The Prime Minister spoke out on the issue during a visit to Glasgow for the Interpol general assembly.

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The Independent UK

Kemi Badenoch calls for Tories to be honest about mistakes as she’s elected Conservative leader

Kemi Badenoch was elected Tory leader on Saturday with 53,806 votes, beating Robert Jenrick with 41,388 votes

The National (Scotland)

'Speaks volumes': SNP offered one seat on Westminster Scottish Affairs Committee

THE SNP have confirmed they have now been offered one place on the Scottish Affairs Committee at Westminster...

Evening Standard

Conservatives call on Government to ‘think again’ on winter fuel payment

Tories gathered in Westminster on Tuesday, ahead of handing in a petition to the Treasury, a day before Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her Budget.

The National (Scotland)

Lindsay Hoyle slams 'unacceptable' Rachel Reeves conduct in furious Commons speech

LINDSAY Hoyle has slammed Rachel Reeves for "totally unacceptable" conduct in a furious speech at Westminster ...

Evening Standard

Welsh parliament rejects support for assisted dying

A cross-party motion looking to support assisted dying in Wales is to be discussed by the Senedd on Wednesday.

The Guardian - UK

Alex Salmond obituary

A commanding figure in Scottish politics who came close to breaking up the United Kingdom

The Guardian - UK

Girl, 14, in ‘shock, pain and trauma’ after suspected acid attack outside London school

Father describes severe injuries as police hunt male suspect they believe rode e-scooter to Westminster academy

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