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Labour Party plans to abolish UKs House of Lords, says leader Keir Starmer: Labour Party plans to abolish UKs House of Lords, says leader Keir Starmer
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Labour Party plans to abolish UKs House of Lords, says leader Keir Starmer: Labour Party plans to abolish UKs House of Lords, says leader Keir Starmer
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Pressure builds on Angela Rayner over council house claims: Stockport council is to review allegations that Labour’s deputy leader committed tax or electoral ...
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Labour will level up better than Tories, pledges Keir Starmer: Keir Starmer says his party would do a better job of reducing regional inequality across Britain.
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Peers to get up to £100 a night for hotel stays: Members who live outside London will be able to claim for accommodation when they attend the Lords.
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Labour targets floating wind farms to boost energy security: Sir Keir Starmer will announce a new state-owned firm with £8.3bn to invest in green energy.
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Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner: Labour will empower local leaders: After 14 years of the Tories, working people fear that life won’t improve ...
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Kate Garraway's net worth and financial struggles revealed after Derek's care: Kate Garraway has opened up about the financial struggles she has faced while ...
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Owen Jones urges Labour voters to back other parties: Activist is cancelling his Labour membership and backing candidates with "transformative policies".
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England fans reject Nike’s playful kit update: Sir Keir Starmer, as well as Nigel Farage and Lee Anderson, speak out against Nike’s ‘playful update’ to the flag ...
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Quick Glance: Nike Sparks Controversy with New England Soccer Kit
- Nike unveiled the England soccer team's new kits for the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament, sparking controversy over one detail that has led to calls for change.
- The change in colors of the St. George Cross on the new football kit caused uproar among fans, leading to calls to boycott the sports manufacturer and criticism from politicians.
- Political figures like Prime Minister Sunak and Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer expressed criticism towards the design changes, while fans on social media showed both support and opposition to the new kit.
- Reactions to the new England soccer kit varied from demands to revert the changes to questioning whether the debate was exaggerated in light of other pressing issues. Political leaders like Keir Starmer and Emily Thornberry also voiced their disapproval of the design alterations.
England fans reject Nike’s playful kit update: Sir Keir Starmer, as well as Nigel Farage and Lee Anderson, speak out against Nike’s ‘playful update’ to the flag ...
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Angela Rayner is the workers’ champion — but will Labour champion her?: Starmer’s deputy wants a union rights revolution but has a fight on her hands with ...
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Vaughan Gething set to become Wales’ first minister after winning leadership contest - BBC News
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Labour's Rachel Reeves to promise new chapter ahead: The speech comes after she said Labour would not be able to turn things around "straight away" if voted in.
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Starmer promises to revive levelling up, praising Boris Johnson for the policy: Launching Labour's local election campaign in the West Midlands ...
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Free bulky waste collection service to start in Derby next month: But there are fears the scheme could lead to a mad scramble for slots
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Keir Starmer tells councils: There is no magic money tree: The Labour leader said local authorities would not get any extra cash for his levelling-up plans ...
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Keir Starmer: the music that made me — from Beethoven to Stormzy: The Labour leader was a talented teenage flautist who fell for the Smiths at university ...
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UK Labour's Starmer urges people to leave Kate, Princess of Wales, alone: British opposition Labour party leader Keir Starmer urged people on Thursday to leave ...
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Fresh defeats in the Lords over Rwanda bill: Peers vote for changes to the government's legislation, which will delay it further from becoming law.
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Quick Glance: Government's Rwanda Plan Faces Opposition in Lords Leading to Ongoing Discussions
- The government's plans for Rwanda encountered further obstacles in the House of Lords on Wednesday, with peers suffering seven fresh defeats against the bill.
- Amendments related to compliance with domestic and international law, monitoring Rwanda's safety, and preventing the removal of specific individuals to Rwanda were supported by the Lords.
- The Lords also backed changes concerning the age assessment of unaccompanied children and the protection of victims of modern slavery.
- Despite the rejection of amendments by MPs, the bill is facing delays and additional debates due to the Lords' insistence on alterations, resulting in a legislative 'ping-pong' between the two houses.
Kate Middleton sent love and support after cancer diagnosis: People across the UK have shared messages of love and support for Kate Middleton after her cancer ...
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Quick Glance: British Royal Family Left with Only 9 Working Members
- Kate Middleton and King Charles have announced cancer treatments and temporarily stepped back from royal duties.
- The royal family now consists mainly of older members who are taking on responsibilities.
- Prince William is supporting his wife and taking on duties while King Charles and others are absent.
- The royal family is in a vulnerable position, relying on few working members who are mostly in their 70s and 80s.
People say they like Fiona Wilson, a Labour MP — but she doesn’t exist: Times Radio polling reveals many voters are unfamiliar with the MPs who may soon form the ...
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UK Employment Rights: Labour Party Warned Shake-Up Plan Risks Less Secure Jobs: UK businesses have warned the Labour opposition that its plans to shake up ...
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Jeremy Hunt: Chancellor says £100,000 not a huge salary in Surrey: Mr Hunt says an upper limit on earnings to access free childcare is an issue he "would really ...
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Quick Glance: Jeremy Hunt's View on £100k Income & Financial Realities
- Jeremy Hunt's perception of £100,000 as a high income contrasts with the national median of £35,000, placing it significantly above average.
- Even in affluent areas like Godalming and Ash, where Hunt is campaigning, the median income of £56,606 shifts the perspective on six-figure salaries.
- Hunt's remarks were deemed inappropriate by experts as data shows many households are struggling due to living costs, including those in higher income brackets.
- New tax and benefit regulations for higher incomes could lead to unexpected financial burdens, as the offer of free childcare for parents earning over £100,000 is limited.
‘Bad joke! Bad joke!’ Sunak and Starmer run out of things to shout at PMQs: A repetitive session in the Commons tells us one thing: the prime minister needs to ...
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Owner of flats with Banksy mural says he'll sell building to highest bidder: The empty building has had a lot of interest from the public
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Quick Glance: ‘Banksy came overnight’: Neighborhood discovers world-famous street art
- The Banksy appeared in typical fashion, overnight, unsigned, and completely surprising to everyone.
- Before the artist revealed themselves, this North London neighborhood was immersed in a full-fledged whodunit.
- The appearance of the artwork raised various questions, including its significance for the neighborhood and the interpretation of the piece.
- The community was drawn to the art, while experts and local politicians speculated on the meaning of the work.
UK inflation cools by slightly more than expected in February: British inflation slowed in February, keeping the Bank of England on track to start cutting ...
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Quick Glance: UK Inflation Rate Drops to 3.4% - Lowest Level in Almost Two and a Half Years - BBC News
- The UK inflation rate fell to 3.4% for the year to February - the lowest level in almost two and a half years.
- Economists predict that inflation is likely to hit the Bank of England's target of 2% this summer.
- Cost of living is increasing while wage growth is outpacing inflation.
- Housing costs are rising faster, putting pressure on renters and homeowners.
Another Tory donor criticised for 'sexist' remarks: Labour says Lord Ashcroft has an “unhealthy interest” in Angela Rayner, whom he has written a book about
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Angela Rayner and the £1,500 tax bill question that won’t go away: The Labour deputy leader is still under pressure after trying to explain why she didn’t have ...
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Diane Abbott: MP criticises Speaker for race row debate snub: Diane Abbott repeatedly tried to speak during a PMQs dominated by discussion of comments about her.
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Quick Glance: Tory Donor's Racist Comments on Diane Abbott
- Comments made by a Tory donor about Diane Abbott deemed racist
- Frank Hester apologizes for his remarks, Downing Street labels them unacceptable
- Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch described the comments as racist and called for space for forgiveness
- Labour and the Liberal Democrats call for the Conservatives to return donations from Hester
We can end the culture wars: The conflict seems unending, but a peace treaty is possible
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Keir Starmer is not listening to me, says Labour race adviser: Baroness Lawrence of Clarendon, mother of Stephen Lawrence, appears to be losing faith in the ...
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Stephen Flynn accuses Labour frontbench of being ‘born-again Thatcherites’: The SNP Westminster leader made the scathing remarks at PMQs.
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Labour vows review of foreign worker visa rules including wage thresholds and bringing dependents to UK
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‘Out for blood’: Local elections could see ‘ungovernable’ Tories turn on Sunak: Polling suggests Conservatives could fare badly in votes in May ...
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Immigration is an election headache for Sunak: British voters hold mixed views but most want better controls rather than sharp cuts in migrant numbers
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Barack Obama 'behind Starmer transformation': The latest Under The Radar,/under-the-radars,,under-the-radars, breaking news, comment, reviews and features from ...
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Keegan 'confident' government will deliver free childcare plan amid concerns from parents and sector
itv.com/news/2024-03-27/keegan-confident-government-will-deliver-free-childcare-plan
Left-wing voters must oppose Labour or a weak Starmer government will boost the far right
inews.co.uk/opinion/left-wing-voters-must-oppose-labour-weak-starmer-government-boost-far-right-2971217
Meet the British lords taking on Big Tech: A motley crew of nobles has emerged as the UK’s sternest check on government tech policymaking.
politico.eu/article/britain-big-tech-house-of-lords-digital-markets-bill-online-safety-act-dido-harding-chris-holmes-beeban-kidron-tim-clement-jones-maggie-jones/
Peers grant themselves up to £100 for overnight stays in London: Members of the upper chamber were warned that the authorities will "come down hard - very ...
mylondon.news/news/uk-world-news/peers-grant-themselves-up-100-28897351
Margaret Thatcher was a ‘visionary’ says Labour’s David Lammy: The shadow foreign secretary’s words are likely to infuriate the left of his party.
politico.eu/article/margaret-thatcher-david-lammy-visionary-labour-united-kingdom/
Chris Hipkins might just be the one to make a wealth tax work for Labour: After ruling out a number of taxes at the last election, the Labour leader now says all ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/26-03-2024/chris-hipkins-might-just-be-the-one-to-make-a-wealth-tax-work-for-labour
Keir Starmer praises Sadiq Khan's push for clean air after ULEZ controversy
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Owen Jones quits Labour to back new movement supporting Greens and independents: The author and columnist said he wants to offer an alternative to Sir Keir ...
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Labour’s economic plan just doesn’t add up: Wishing for a higher rate of growth does not make it happen
inews.co.uk/opinion/labours-economic-plan-add-up-2970552
Jeremy Corbyn Applauds U.N. Ceasefire Resolution, Says World Must Prevent “Another Nakba”
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Public 'ready to be convinced' about capital gains tax - inequality expert: Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the party will take a new tax policy to the next ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512574/public-ready-to-be-convinced-about-capital-gains-tax-inequality-expert
Polling shows the Conservatives face disaster in Wales: The Conservatives are in a fight to remain the largest right-wing party in Wales
walesonline.co.uk/news/politics/polling-shows-conservatives-face-face-28896063
Angela Rayner says questions about her tax affairs were ‘manufactured’: Labour’s deputy leader said there were ‘no rules broken’ over the sale of her former ...
expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2024/03/22/angela-rayner-says-questions-about-her-tax-affairs-were-manufactured/
Back off Kate Middleton, says UK Labour’s Keir Starmer: The Labour leader commented on the royal conspiracy theories swirling around the internet.
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So is Labour going to level Britain up or not?: Are you ready to power up Britain? The boffins over at Labour HQ have devised a substitute for Boris Johnson’s ...
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How Labour would roll back the frontiers of Brexit: Keir Starmer is looking for ways to rebuild relations with the EU step by cautious step
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UK to introduce bill to phase out smoking among young people: The British government will introduce a bill in parliament on Wednesday to fulfill its promise to ...
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Starmer says people should 'butt out' of Kate Middleton's private life and leave her alone
itv.com/news/2024-03-21/starmer-says-people-should-butt-out-of-kate-middletons-private-life
Keir Starmer joins calls for Nike to change colour of flag on new England kit: 'It is a unifier. It doesn’t need to be changed. We just need to be proud of ...
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Murdoch’s The Sun ‘inching towards’ backing Labour: Sir Keir Starmer was the first guest on a new politics TV show launched by the tabloid
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Will Sunak or Starmer ever say anything new at PMQs?: Prime Minister's Questions descended into a pretty run-of-the-mill grudge match between Sunak and Keir ...
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Keir Starmer backs ban on transgender athletes in female events: Common sense has to prevail in terms of the safety and integrity of sport ...
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The iconic Cambridge building hit by 'deliberate' fire: The building has nearly a century of history behind it
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Think flute-playing Sir Keir will rescue opera? Look at Labour-run Wales: A tale of two opera companies from the Land of Song. After its distinctly gamey new ...
spectator.co.uk/article/think-flute-playing-sir-keir-will-rescue-opera-look-at-labour-run-wales/
Labour Is Failing Black People: Labour’s deplorable treatment of Diane Abbott and Kate Osamor shows that anti-black racism within the party isn’t only tolerated ...
tribunemag.co.uk/2024/03/labour-is-failing-black-people/
Sir Keir Starmer wants to legalise assisted dying in next parliament: In an exclusive interview with ITV News the Labour leader said he is 'personally in favour ...
itv.com/news/2024-03-12/sir-keir-starmer-wants-to-legalise-assisted-dying-in-next-parliament
Boris Johnson to make a general election comeback for the Tories: The former prime minister is expected to campaign for the Conservatives in red wall seats to ...
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Keir Starmer must adopt ‘war footing’ to tackle economy, says Gordon Brown: Labour’s last prime minister urges party leader to set up national council to reverse ...
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Rwanda Bill: When could flights actually take off?: The Bill remains in "ping-pong" as it goes back and forth between the two houses until they can agree on ...
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Why Starmer shouldn’t celebrate Lee Anderson’s Reform defection: Reform becoming so specifically orientated towards Red Wall seats complicates Labour's task at ...
spectator.co.uk/article/labour-now-faces-a-battle-for-the-red-wall-against-reform/
Quick Glance: Lee Anderson Defects to Reform Party Despite Prior Support for By-Election Requirement
- Suspended Tory MP Lee Anderson announced his defection to the Reform party on Monday in a fresh blow to Rishi Sunak’s premiership.
- During a public address regarding his move to Reform UK, Mr Anderson reaffirmed his previous statements vigorously and opted out of a by-election in his Red Wall constituency.
- Despite having supported a bill in 2020 that mandated immediate polls for MPs switching parties.
- Reform achieved significant vote percentages in the recent Kingswood and Wellingborough by-elections, marking their strongest election outcomes to date.
Kate Middleton cancer: UK reels as princess joins King Charles in sharing health diagnosis
politico.eu/article/kate-middleton-shock-uk-reels-as-princess-joins-king-charles-in-sharing-cancer-diagnosis/
Keir Starmer should think twice before shunning Marine Le Pen: Sir Keir Starmer’s cross-Channel interlocutor will be Marine Le Pen if current polling in France ...
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What is Starmer’s real plan for the EU?: New deals with Brussels and a rumoured return for May’s Brexit negotiator — Labour is starting to show glimpses of how ...
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Keir Starmer calls for England to scrap kit with new St George’s Cross design : England’s new kit for the Euros has come under fire from Labour leader Keir ...
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Kate Middleton deserves privacy, says UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, amid wild health speculation
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-22/kate-middleton-deserves-privacy-says-sir-keir-starmer/103618176
UK should be 'absolutely' concerned about terrorist attack, says Hunt: The Chancellor said: "We have to remain vigilant... they are utterly indiscriminate.. ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/uk-should-absolutely-concerned-terrorist-28879578
What should Labour do about the Rwanda bill?: Should Labour peers worry about being portrayed as foiling the Rwanda asylum plan? Cindy Yu talks to Katy Balls and ...
spectator.co.uk/podcast/what-should-labour-do-about-the-rwanda-bill/
UK probes claim Oct. 7 survivors were quizzed at airport ‘because they are Israeli’
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Popular UK city could introduce £2 per night tourist tax on visitors: Hotel guests could face a £2 per night tourist tax to help fund investment in a university ...
birminghammail.co.uk/travel/popular-uk-city-could-introduce-28901181
A revolution in the way Britain does politics has begun in Devon. Tory MPs should be afraid
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/mar/20/revolution-britain-politics-devon-tory-mps-afraid
Labour restores whip to MP Andy McDonald after inquiry into 'river to sea' remark
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Gogglebox star picked as Labour candidate aiming to boot out Tory Deputy PM: Josh Tapper, who featured on Channel 4 show Gogglebox along with his parents ...
mirror.co.uk/news/politics/gogglebox-star-picked-labour-candidate-32395150
Carmen Smith: Youngest peer's job is to 'lead' efforts to 'get rid' of House of Lords, Plaid Cymru leader says
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Sunak’s Rwanda Bill Progresses as MPs Reject Lords Amendments: UK lawmakers rejected a slew of changes suggested by the upper House of Lords to its plan to ...
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