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First words give grounds for optimism in our new MPs:
Of the 335 new MPs elected last month, 139 have made their first speeches in the three weeks that the House ...
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Keir Starmer and Labour's 'blame the Tories' strategy will not hold forever - Laura Kuenssberg
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Starmer 'determined' to make 'tough decisions' ahead of winter fuel payment vote
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Kevin Hollinrake to vote against winter fuel payment cuts: Kevin Hollinrake MP has said he is going to vote against Labour’s plan to cut winter fuel payments for ...
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PMQs: Keir Starmer defends cutting winter fuel payments: During PMQs, Sir Keir Starmer says he had to take "tough decisions to stabilise the economy".
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Quick Glance: Pension Reform Risks Fuel Payments for Seniors
- Five out of six pensioners below the poverty line may risk losing their winter fuel payments, according to former pensions minister Sir Steve Webb.
- Analysis indicates that around 1.6 million older individuals do not receive pension credit despite living below the poverty threshold.
- The government plans to limit winter fuel payments to those on pension credit or other means-tested benefits, drawing criticism from various groups.
- Alternative methods for targeting fuel payments are being considered, but current proposals may leave many vulnerable pensioners without support.
Zelenskyy tells Ukraine’s allies to hurry up with air defense aid: Ukrainian president calls for Western pledges to be fulfilled “without delay.”
politico.eu/article/vlodymyr-zelenskyy-ukraine-allies-hurry-air-defense-aid-war-russia/
Quick Glance: Key Military Aid Packages for Ukraine Announced
- The EU announced a new €40 million aid package to support Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
- Germany will deliver 12 additional self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine, expected by the end of 2025.
- The US will provide a $250 million security assistance package to meet Ukraine's military needs.
- The UK confirmed the provision of 650 new specialized missiles to enhance Ukraine's air defenses.
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Pay-per-mile car tax plan risks 'hitting some drivers in pocket': The warning comes as Labour looks to fill a financial black hole amid dwindling fuel duty and ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/motoring/motoring-news/pay-per-mile-car-tax-29892943
Ex-Labour Minister Hutton Warns PFI Disputes Threaten UK Investment: A former Labour health minister warned that the UK government will struggle to deliver new ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-08/former-labour-minister-warns-pfi-disputes-threaten-uk-investment
More than a million British workers not having a single day of paid time off, says TUC
theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/sep/08/more-than-a-million-british-workers-not-having-a-single-day-of-paid-time-off-says-tuc
Past governments broke NHS in ‘unforgivable’ ways, Keir Starmer tells BBC: Sir Keir will say reforms to the NHS by the Conservatives in power were ...
inews.co.uk/news/past-governments-broke-nhs-unforgivable-keir-starmer-bbc-3266348
Labour MPs raise concerns over partial Israeli arms embargo: Three MPs, including the solicitor general, said constituents had questioned what the decision meant ...
thetimes.com/uk/defence/article/uk-arms-embargo-is-no-help-and-boosts-netanyahu-says-ex-israeli-pm-kscsk6q6m
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UK Home Sales Near Top State Schools Get More Competitive as Tax Looms: As British schoolchildren return to their desks, many of their parents will be pulling up ...
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Paid articlePaywall Starmer suggests Labour MPs could be suspended for opposing winter fuel cuts: The Prime Minister says the US "understands the decision we've ...
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Green Party's Gaza stance won over Muslim voters - now they hope their progressive policies will keep them
news.sky.com/story/green-partys-gaza-stance-won-over-muslim-voters-now-they-hope-their-progressive-policies-will-keep-them-13211572
German official suggests Rwanda scheme using UK facilities: Germany could use housing funded by the UK to process some asylum seekers in Rwanda ...
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What’s with all the headline-grabbing cats in Downing Street?: Rachel Reeves’ new moggy joins Keir Starmer’s Siberian kitten, his rescue cat JoJo and poor ...
independent.co.uk/voices/keir-starmer-kitten-cat-rachel-reeves-larry-b2606872.html
Chancellor Rachel Reeves urged to impose 'pay-per-mile' scheme on electric cars
news.sky.com/story/chancellor-rachel-reeves-urged-to-impose-pay-per-mile-scheme-on-electric-cars-13208793
Conservatives lose out in lottery to bring in new laws: The annual Private Members' Bill ballot is a chance for backbench MPs to create new legislation.
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Economy could have crashed if winter fuel payments for pensioners weren't cut, Labour minister claims
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Quick Glance: Criticism Over Cuts to Pensioners’ Winter Payments
- Minister Lucy Powell stated that cuts to winter fuel payments for pensioners were necessary to prevent a potential economic collapse.
- She highlighted a £22 billion deficit left by the previous government, necessitating tough choices.
- Powell noted that the poorest pensioners will continue to receive support, while wealthier pensioners would be excluded.
- The Conservatives deny the claims and are pushing for a parliamentary vote against the payment changes, while Labour upholds its pledge not to raise certain taxes.
Jeremy Corbyn forms new Commons group with four pro-Gaza MPs: The Independent Alliance hopes to gain greater influences becoming the fifth-largest Commons group.
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Quick Glance: Independent MPs Launch Alliance for Gaza Advocacy
- Five independent MPs elected on a pro-Palestinian platform have formed the 'Independent Alliance' to enhance their visibility and effectiveness in Parliament.
- Jeremy Corbyn emphasized that the group represents a stronger voice for their constituents and aims to inform the government of public outrage over continued arms sales to Israel.
- The MPs have previously collaborated on joint statements regarding Israel's actions in Gaza and seek to gain more parliamentary influence through this new alliance.
- The alliance is open to welcoming additional MPs who share a commitment to a more equitable and peaceful world.
Hunt accuses Labour of cronyism over job for donor: Ian Corfield - a Labour donor - was given a senior civil service role in the Treasury.
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Ofsted reform: What happens next (and how) will be critical: This week's news mark a turning point for accountability, writes Paul Whiteman ...
schoolsweek.co.uk/school-accountability-musnt-go-back-to-business-as-usual/
Quick Glance: Father of School Shooter Arrested, Charged with Murder
- The father of the 14-year-old student accused of a school shooting in Winder, Georgia, has been arrested and charged with murder.
- Colin Gray faces multiple charges, while his son Colt Gray is charged with four counts of felony murder, following the deaths of two teachers and two students.
- Nine individuals, including one teacher, were injured in the shooting, with all expected to make a full recovery.
- Investigations continue to determine how Colt obtained the weapon and his motive, with indications of an obsession with mass shooters.
The Year of Elections Has Been Good for Democracy: But the Biggest Test Will Come in America
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Labour could hand pension savers £11,000 for their pots in October: In the Autumn Budget, which Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver on October 30 ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/labour-could-hand-pension-savers-29894010
We Need a Real 4-Day Week: Labour's plan for workers to cram a full week's hours into just four days is not a four-day week. A real four-day week means 32 hours ...
tribunemag.co.uk/2024/09/we-need-a-real-4-day-week/
Labour MP could bring forward assisted dying bill to parliament: The issue hit the headlines earlier this year after Dame Esther Rantzen revealed she had signed ...
news.sky.com/story/labour-mp-could-bring-forward-assisted-dying-bill-to-parliament-13210058
Sir Keir Starmer issues update over possible £300 Winter Fuel Payment u-turn: The new Labour Party government leader and Prime Minister spoke out ahead of a ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/sir-keir-starmer-issues-update-29890795
Black hole 'likely larger than £22bn' - as ministers pushed to scrap projects immediately
news.sky.com/story/black-hole-likely-larger-than-22bn-as-ministers-pushed-to-scrap-projects-immediately-13208937
Smoking ban 'great in theory' as UK's smoke-free generation plans progress: Nobody born after January 1st 2009 will be able to buy cigarettes legally
cornwalllive.com/news/news-opinion/smoking-ban-great-theory-uks-9423625
What you really mean when you criticise Angela Rayner’s dancing: Discussions about class are always really discussions about power
inews.co.uk/opinion/what-really-criticise-angela-rayners-dancing-3262477
Rachel Reeves makes her move and scraps Sunak’s chess scheme: The former prime minister wanted chess tables in parks and lessons in schools ...
thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/rachel-reeves-set-to-make-her-move-and-scrap-sunaks-chess-scheme-prf3t06kq
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Council tax bills could rise if single person discount scrapped: Angela Rayner said that Labour has no plans to scrap the 25% council tax discount for single ...
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/map-shows-how-council-tax-9530311
UK government sets out more Israel-sceptic posture over Gaza: A series of recent decisions suggest Labour wants to shift the UK's position on the conflict in ...
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We wanted a serious government: now we have one. But a little Rayner-like joy wouldn’t go amiss
theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/sep/03/labour-serious-government-angela-rayner-dancing
Diane Abbott memoir: Labour MP claims Neil Kinnock thought Black MPs were ‘an embarrassment’
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/diane-abbott-neil-kinnock-memoir-a-woman-like-me-b2603119.html
Parliament returns: What's on Keir Starmer's to-do list?: Parliament and the government hit the ground running on Monday with numerous large scale bills being ...
itv.com/news/2024-09-02/parliament-returns-whats-on-keir-starmers-to-do-list
Chief rabbi, British Jews criticize UK decision to restrict arms sales to Israel: Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis said that the Foreign, Commonwealth and ...
jpost.com/diaspora/article-817528
Labour MP Jas Athwal sacks letting agent after mould scandal: MP sacks agency managing his rental flats, after the BBC found black mould and ant infestations.
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Quick Glance: Poor Living Conditions of Labour MP Jas Athwal's Tenants
- Labour MP Jas Athwal rents out flats with black mold and ant infestations.
- Nearly half of the tenants in one of his buildings reported mold issues, with some facing intimidation from the letting agent.
- Conservative Andrew Boff has called for an investigation into the conditions of Athwal's properties, as tenants fear eviction for speaking out.
- Athwal admitted his flats lack the necessary licenses and promised to address the maintenance issues promptly.
Keir Starmer 'doom and gloom' may go too far, some Labour MPs fear: Some Labour MPs are calling for a positive message from the government as Parliament returns ...
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‘No friend of the UK’: Brexiteers aghast at return of old foe Michel Barnier: Shock nomination as Emmanuel Macron’s prime minister has riled up Nigel Farage and ...
politico.eu/article/michel-barnier-brexit-negotiator-prime-minister-france-emmanuel-macron/
How we’ll cope without the winter fuel payment: Thousands of pensioners are losing out, despite being only a few pounds a week over the income limit ...
thetimes.com/business-money/money/article/how-well-cope-without-the-winter-fuel-payment-09kqztdvv
Paid articlePaywallTories make leadership pitches as Parliament returns: More Tories are launching their campaigns, as the government promises a "packed" agenda in Parliament.
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Quick Glance: Badenoch and Cleverly Launch Tory Leadership Campaigns
- Kemi Badenoch has launched her Tory leadership campaign, promising to deliver 'hard truths' and advocate for a smaller state focused on family values.
- She criticized the previous Tory government and outlined five guiding principles for her leadership, including personal responsibility and family importance.
- James Cleverly, another candidate, announced plans to restore business confidence and reinstate the previous government's Rwanda deportation policy.
- Pressure is mounting within the party to expedite the selection process so Rishi Sunak's successor can prepare for Labour's first budget on October 30.
Labour ready for talks with Lionesses to improve girls’ access to football: Less than half of secondary school age girls have the same opportunities to play ...
inews.co.uk/sport/football/labour-ready-talks-lionesses-girls-football-3253585
The anti-Sue Gray agenda creates a dilemma for Keir Starmer: The PM’s chief of staff is making headlines, and not in a good way. Who is orchestrating the attacks ...
thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/the-anti-sue-gray-agenda-creates-a-dilemma-for-keir-starmer-xkfmng2gk
Paid articlePaywallLabour faces business warning on workers' rights and tax hikes: There is evidence that Labour's honeymoon with big business is already showing signs of ...
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Kamala Harris campaign told how to win by UK Labour strategist: Deborah Mattinson — a fixture of the U.K. polling scene — will travel to Washington D.C ...
politico.eu/article/kamala-harris-presidential-campaign-told-how-to-win-by-uk-labour-strategist/
Sir Keir Starmer criticises ‘unacceptable’ condition of Labour MP’s rental properties
itv.com/news/london/2024-09-02/starmer-criticises-unacceptable-condition-of-labour-mps-rental-properties
Three-week warning as diesel driver must pay £260 from under new rule: The new Government is set to announce its first Budget since coming into power ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/uk-news/three-week-warning-diesel-driver-29884934
Reeves must win round Labour MPs to solve her winter fuel ‘mess’: The party does not want to be haunted by the ghost of George Osborne
inews.co.uk/opinion/rachel-reeves-win-labour-mps-solve-winter-fuel-mess-3265812
Labour's double dissent on Israel arms 'gesture' and winter fuel payments
news.sky.com/story/labours-double-dissent-on-israel-arms-gesture-and-winter-fuel-payments-13208767
John Healey denies Government is scared of Commons vote over winter fuel plan: Chancellor Rachel Reeves set to face Commons grilling over the controversial move ...
standard.co.uk/news/politics/winter-fuel-labour-john-healey-rachel-reeves-b1179710.html
U.K. suspends some arms sales to Israel after government review: The move marks a shift for the United Kingdom and came as part of the new Labour government’s ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/02/uk-suspends-arms-sales-israel/
'I'm working class': Angela Rayner hits back at critics over Ibiza dancing video: The Deputy Prime Minister, and MP for Ashton-under-Lyne, was filmed dancing in ...
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/im-working-class-like-dance-29875068
Boris Johnson accuses UK Labour of ‘abandoning Israel’: Former prime minister asks if the British government “want Hamas to win” after it partially suspends arms ...
politico.eu/article/boris-johnson-accuse-uk-labour-abandon-israel/
Tory leadership contest: Who could replace Sunak and oppose Starmer?: Six Conservative MPs are running to replace Rishi Sunak as party leader - here's what you ...
itv.com/news/2024-08-30/tory-leadership-contest-who-could-replace-sunak-and-oppose-starmer
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Pay-per-mile charge could be introduced in October - and it'll cost you £190: Everything you need to know about who will pay more under pay-per-mile ...
examinerlive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/pay-per-mile-car-tax-29871978
Keir Starmer: How has the Labour prime minister fared in his first sixty days?: Two months on from Labour’s massive election victory, have they delivered on ...
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/keir-starmer-labour-prime-minister-government-approval-b2605689.html
Why are Starmer and Reeves so determined to bring Britain down?: Since Labour’s victory the new PM and chancellor have hardly stopped warning us that cuts are on ...
theguardian.com/business/article/2024/sep/01/why-are-starmer-and-reeves-so-determined-to-bring-britain-down
Drivers face 'impossible' new pay-per-mile car tax bands from next month: Motorists expect a new pay-per-mile car tax system under the Labour Party from October ...
birminghammail.co.uk/motoring/motoring-news/drivers-face-impossible-new-pay-29890922
Oh Lord! Blunkett's dog ‘deeply resentful’ after Parliament’s newest pup fetches attention
itv.com/news/2024-09-06/lord-blunketts-dog-resentful-after-mps-pup-fetches-attention
We had ants and mould. We were told to like it or go, say MP’s tenants: Families in flats owned by the Labour MP Jas Athwal, who describes himself as a renters’ ...
thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/we-were-told-to-like-it-or-leave-claim-mps-tenants-xbbj7bmvw
Paid articlePaywall MP splashed out £710 for a pair of Oasis tickets, double the price first quoted: Lucy Powell splashed put £700 for two tickets, double what she was originally ...
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/government-minister-reveals-forked-out-29849628
Quick Glance: Oasis Ticket Prices Spark Fan Frustration
- Liam Gallagher humorously commented on the inflated ticket prices for Oasis shows, which left fans frustrated.
- The band's reunion coincided with record sales of their debut album, but many fans faced issues when purchasing tickets.
- The Competition and Markets Authority is investigating Ticketmaster for potential breaches of consumer protection law regarding dynamic pricing.
- Oasis clarified that they had no control over ticket pricing and that the execution of their pricing strategy failed under high demand.
King Charles health update as monarch marks anniversary: King Charles III underwent surgery after being diagnosed with prostate cancer earlier this year and he ...
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/royal-news/king-charles-health-update-after-9537333
Quick Glance: Second Anniversary of Queen's Death Reflects on Change
- The second anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's death is marked by King Charles III's quiet reflection amidst health challenges.
- He continues the tradition of spending the day at Balmoral, contemplating his mother's legacy and influence on the monarchy.
- Health issues, including the King's cancer diagnosis and the Princess of Wales' own health struggles, have significantly affected royal engagements.
- Despite setbacks, the King plans a scaled-back overseas trip to Australia and remains committed to leading the nation.
New pensioner tax blow as Labour refuses to rule out another council tax hit: The single person discount which reduces council tax bills by 25% for people who ...
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/new-pensioner-tax-blow-labour-29856696
SNP failed to examine reasons for Scottish independence referendum loss, veteran MP Pete Wishart says
news.stv.tv/politics/snp-failed-to-examine-reasons-for-scottish-independence-referendum-loss-veteran-mp-pete-wishart-says
Extra cash for mental health would help UK more than new roads, study says: LSE report suggests chancellor should downgrade projects such as Lower Thames ...
theguardian.com/business/article/2024/sep/03/mental-health-new-roads-study-lse-rachel-reeves-services
Tory leader rivals won’t rule out taking cash from race-row donor Frank Hester: Veteran Labour MP Diane Abbott condemns failure of leadership candidates to say ...
inews.co.uk/news/politics/tory-leader-rivals-cash-race-row-donor-frank-hester-3263635
Workers could be handed free £360 by Labour in October rule change: Planned and proposed changes by the Chancellor Rachel Reeves could see a tax relief boost for ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/workers-could-handed-free-360-29883158
Labour Seeks Investment Minister After Party Favorite Pulls Out: Prime Minister Keir Starmer is scrambling to find an investment minister after the Labour ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-03/labour-seeks-investment-minister-after-party-favorite-pulls-out
UK PM Keir Starmer offers state apology for Grenfell Tower tragedy that killed 72
wionews.com/world/uk-pm-keir-starmer-offers-state-apology-for-grenfell-tower-tragedy-that-killed-72-755874
Quick Glance: Tributes to Grenfell Tower Fire Victims
- The Grenfell Tower fire claimed 72 lives, affecting families and neighbors.
- Survivors shared heartfelt memories of their loved ones who perished in the flames.
- Victims like Isra Ibrahim, who died with her family, and Omar Belkadi, who lost his entire family, were particularly honored.
- The grief and sorrow of the survivors are profound as they mourn their lost loved ones.
There’s a whiff of meanness about Labour’s winter fuel allowance: Rachel Reeves’s decision to introduce means testing has landed like a stone on the Labour ...
inews.co.uk/opinion/theres-a-whiff-of-meanness-on-labours-winter-fuel-allowance-3266866
Top Labour Fundraiser Has Advised on Appointees for Public Posts: The man in charge of election fundraising for the Labour Party has been making recommendations ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-05/top-labour-fundraiser-waheed-alli-has-advised-on-appointees-for-public-posts
Secretive legal advice argues charter school rules likely to breach FTA, labour rules
rnz.co.nz/news/national/527191/secretive-legal-advice-argues-charter-school-rules-likely-to-breach-fta-labour-rules
Drivers must 'fully empty' their glovebox before 'end of September': The new Labour Party government could axe fuel duty freezes for the UK - in a major Cost of ...
birminghammail.co.uk/motoring/motoring-news/drivers-must-fully-empty-glovebox-29873927
Ministers to reassure bosses on labour reforms: Angela Rayner and Jonathan Reynolds will meet big employers to discuss the plans, which include the right to ...
thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/ministers-to-reassure-bosses-on-labour-reforms-5hzxhw6x3
Paid articlePaywallWhat does the City fear most from Rachel Reeves’s budget?: Businesses, non-doms and private equity are among those raising the alarm about the taxes the ...
thetimes.com/business-money/companies/article/what-does-the-city-fear-most-from-rachel-reevess-budget-08q0nq5gf
Paid articlePaywall Labour will slap ‘retirement tax’ on 300,000 more pensioners: State pensioners face a £400 uplift thanks to the long-standing rule from the Department for Work ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/labour-slap-retirement-tax-300000-29868153
Nigel Farage declares £81,607 payment from GB News for 32 hours work: The payment in the latest register of MP's interests follows one of £97 ...
inews.co.uk/news/nigel-farage-payment-gb-news-3263673
South Wales East MS seeks 'pay-per-mile' answers from Westminster: One South Wales MS has written to the UK Government seeking answers over a rumoured ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24558174.south-wales-east-ms-seeks-pay-per-mile-answers-westminster/
Call for council to write to Government about Winter Fuel Allowance : The council's Conservative group has submitted a motion for debate at full council
derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-news/call-city-council-write-government-9532802
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