Election 2023 live updates: Advance voting begins as Labour’s Chris Hipkins is curtailed by Covid

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon takes a leaf from Yellowstone in dealing to under-performing ministers - Claire Trevett

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Apr 12

Merryn Talks Money Podcast: Climate Capitalism, Angela Rayner and Gold: It’s all in the latest edition of the Merryn Talks Money podcast.

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Apr 16

NZ PM Says Fiscal Restraint Key to Taming Prices, Stoking Growth: New Zealand needs to check government spending for it to successfully tame inflation ...

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Apr 19

100 MPs to stand down at the next general election: More than 60 are Conservatives and they include former prime minister Theresa May.

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Apr 21

Mark Menzies quits Conservatives as Tories say conduct ‘fell below standard’: The Fylde MP has been accused of misusing donors’ funds.

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Quick Glance: Mark Menzies: MP Accused of Campaign Fund Misuse, Party Exit, and Future Election Abstention

An elected official accused of mishandling campaign funds has departed from the Conservative Party and declared no intention to participate in the upcoming general election.

Following allegations reported in The Times, Mark Menzies revealed his decision after purportedly using political contributions to address medical costs and settle debts incurred from being confined by individuals demanding a substantial ransom for his release.

Upon a request for scrutiny by Labour, Lancashire Police disclosed their evaluation of 'details' concerning Mr. Menzies. An internal inquiry by the Conservative Party has been initiated to explore potential improprieties in the utilization of their financial resources.

Additionally, the party's internal oversight body will assess whether Mr. Menzies' conduct contravened the Nolan principles of public ethics, encompassing traits like altruism, probity, and candor. The spokesperson affirmed, 'We are prepared to collaborate with law enforcement, if they deem our insights beneficial to any inquiry they opt to conduct.'

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Apr 18

Watch: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon won't say if government will consult public on joining AUKUS

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Apr 26

The Week in Politics: Days of drama and demotions: Analysis - Two ministers were stripped of portfolios in a warning to Cabinet, drama broke out at the Waitangi ...

rnz.co.nz/news/on-the-inside/515260/the-week-in-politics-days-of-drama-and-demotions

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Apr 22

Sunak is deluded to think his bungled Rwanda scheme can save him: The Prime Minister was meant to get flights off to Rwanda this spring but has now given himself ...

spectator.co.uk/article/sunak-is-deluded-to-think-his-bungled-rwanda-scheme-can-save-him/

Quick Glance: British Law on Deportation of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda

The new British deportation law aims to curb illegal migration and secure the reelection of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

However, experts doubt the effectiveness of the law in stopping illegal migration to the UK.

Rishi Sunak is under significant pressure due to political challenges in the election year, including inflation and healthcare issues.

The Rwanda law intends to deport migrants without valid papers to Rwanda, although the efficacy of the law is being questioned.

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Apr 12

Keir Starmer ‘would press the nuclear button’: Labour leader says he will increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP

thetimes.co.uk/article/keir-starmer-uk-nuclear-deterrent-defence-strategy-qk7sg7d89

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Apr 19

Labour all at sea against Govt's legislative blitzkrieg: Opinion: The scope and speed of change the Government is enacting is leaving fertile ground for a ...

newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/18/labour-all-at-sea-against-govts-legislative-blitzkrieg/

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Apr 17

'I thought we were friends': Dave Letele reveals falling out with PM Christopher Luxon

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Chris Mason: Parties squabble over policy pledges as elections loom: Political leaders fight for headlines ahead of local elections, leading to rumours of a ...

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Apr 25

Christopher Luxon’s show of strength is perfect for our angry era - Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup

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Apr 17

Passions run high as Lords insist on Rwanda bill changes: Peers continue standoff with MPs over legislation enabling asylum seekers to be sent to east Africa.

bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68833783

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Apr 25

Labour’s rail plans show Keir Starmer’s cautious populism: Labour has announced plans to nationalise the railway operators by folding them into a publicly owned ...

newstatesman.com/politics/labour/2024/04/labours-rail-plans-show-keir-starmers-cautious-populism

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Apr 26

All power to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s elbow - Matthew Hooton: OPINION Christopher Luxon ’s brutal despatch of Broadcasting Minister Melissa Lee and ...

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Apr 21

Angela Rayner is wounded but she’s still an asset for Labour: Insiders say Keir Starmer would not be too sad to see his deputy depart. But he should be wary of ...

thetimes.co.uk/article/angela-rayner-is-a-wounded-lioness-but-shes-still-an-asset-for-labour-v7wwf7cs5

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Apr 15

PM Christopher Luxon would consider Singapore drone testing in NZ airspace: The Prime Minister has talked up the prospect of stronger defence ties with Singapore ...

rnz.co.nz/news/political/514297/pm-christopher-luxon-would-consider-singapore-drone-testing-in-nz-airspace

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Apr 09

Labour vows to fund NHS pledges by tackling tax dodgers: The party says its plans would raise £5.1bn a year but the government claims Labour would still raise ...

bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68762802

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Apr 25

So Labour’s going to fix our shambolic rail network? Good luck with that!: The party’s pledge to transform our broken transport system is admirable ...

independent.co.uk/voices/trains-railways-fares-nationalisation-tories-labour-b2534671.html

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Apr 23

Does Labour really love the St George’s Cross?: Following last night’s mammoth parliamentary ping pong session, a funny thing happened early this morning ...

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Did Christopher Luxon land the right moves in Southeast Asia? - Fran O’Sullivan: OPINION Christopher Luxon brings an intensity (a favourite word) to his pursuit ...

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Apr 09

How much trouble is Angela Rayner in?: Rayner is under fresh pressure after the Mail on Sunday published a series of photos appearing to suggest Lowndes Lane was ...

spectator.co.uk/article/how-much-trouble-is-angela-rayner-in/

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Apr 22

Watch live: Three strikes policy to return with changes, PM announces: The coalition will reintroduce the sentencing law later this year - but it will be ...

rnz.co.nz/news/political/514909/watch-live-three-strikes-policy-to-return-with-changes-pm-announces

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Apr 21

I don’t want to be PM again, Liz Truss insists as she refuses to apologise: Britain’s shortest-serving prime minister had previously declined to rule out ...

independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/liz-truss-pm-interview-book-b2532135.html

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Apr 12

Bevan Fought for the NHS — and so Must We: A new play at the National Theatre celebrates Nye Bevan’s titanic struggle to create the NHS — a fight we must ...

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Apr 09

Protesters target home of Sir Keir Starmer to demand arms embargo on Israel: A group of pro-Palestinian activists have held a protest outside the home of Sir ...

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Apr 19

Labour leaders set out new housebuilding rules to identify 'grey belt' land: Sir Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner visited Europe's biggest brownfield site

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Christopher Luxon blasts Debbie Ngarewa-Packer’s claim of misogynistic demotions: Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer has called Christopher Luxon’s ...

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Apr 17

PMQs live: Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer to clash as police say Angela Rayner facing ‘multiple’ allegations

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Apr 10

Watch: Tory tax protestors target Rayner in Teesside: Try as she might to duck questions on her tax affairs, the issue just keeps following Angela Rayner around ...

spectator.co.uk/article/watch-tax-protestors-target-rayner-in-teesside/

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Apr 09

Ailbhe Rea: Labour’s Tax Crackdown: Hi there, I’m Ailbhe Rea, a Bloomberg UK Associate Editor and Readout author. Hope you enjoy today’s newsletter.

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Apr 20

‘Landlady’ Angela Rayner lost it over smashed window, says neighbour: The Labour deputy leader, who has been accused of breaking electoral law by giving false ...

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Quick Glance: Neighbor Claims Angela Rayner Lost Control Over Broken Window

Angela Rayner confronted neighbors, demanding £240 and identifying herself as 'the landlady' after a window was smashed at the property she claimed as her main residence.

An investigation by Greater Manchester police is looking into allegations that the deputy Labour leader provided inaccurate information to the electoral register while residing between two houses in Stockport during the 2010s, and they have initiated interviews with neighbors at her previous residence.

Police intervention occurred following accusations by prominent Conservatives, including James Daly, the Conservative deputy chairman, of electoral law violations and questioning whether she owed up to £3,500 in capital gains tax on proceeds from the sale of her former council house in 2015.

Rayner asserted that the residence on Vicarage Road was her primary domicile.

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Apr 22

Working for Labour is not a dig at Boris Johnson, says Marina Wheeler: The former prime minister’s ex-wife is helping the party with its policies on employment ...

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Across the Western world, public opinion on Palestine is finally shifting: The brutality of Israel’s war on Gaza has opened Western eyes to the suffering of the ...

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Apr 25

Louise Haigh: Labour manifesto will pledge rail renationalisation: In recent years, the mere mention of Britain’s railways has prompted grim laughter ...

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Apr 18

The dangers of political prosecution: At the start of January, Donald Trump offered up a cheery new year message for Americans. ‘If I don’t get immunity ...

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Apr 08

David Lammy: Ofcom to investigate Labour MP's show on LBC: The broadcast regulator said it would examine whether an episode broadcast on Good Friday broke rules.

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Apr 25

The government's 22 trips abroad in April: The government appears committed to overseas visits with 14 miniters and MPs in 18 countries this month.

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Apr 09

This Rayner pile-on risks petty class war: Cheap, personalised squabbling surrounding the pursuit of Labour’s deputy leader is the last thing the country needs

thetimes.co.uk/article/this-rayner-pile-on-risks-petty-class-war-jhqf5ppbm

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Apr 25

Why didn’t the Tories nationalise the railways?: The Conservatives can crow all they like about the benefits of privatisation – and make whatever claims they ...

spectator.co.uk/article/why-didnt-the-tories-nationalise-the-railways/

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Apr 20

Disability benefits face cut as Sunak bets election on welfare blitz: Sunak set out plans for changes to disability benefits and tougher rules for people on ...

inews.co.uk/news/politics/disability-benefits-face-cut-as-sunak-bets-election-on-welfare-blitz-3016076

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Apr 19

Rayner’s eldest child was registered at husband’s home: It’s been a busy time for police investigations across the country and Manchester is no exception ...

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Apr 09

Chris Hipkins says sick children shouldn't be at school: Labour leader Chris Hipkins says sending children who are unwell to school has consequences for everyone ...

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Apr 11

Labour stoked ‘culture of intimidation’ over trans issues, health secretary says: Victoria Atkins hits out at opposition as Wes Streeting admits it was wrong for ...

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Apr 08

Jeremy Corbyn’s comeback and what it says about Keir Starmer: The political terrain is particularly fertile for a Corbyn resurgence

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Apr 17

Watch live: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Thailand: The Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is taking questions ahead of a meeting with his Thai counterpart.

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Apr 17

British youth smoking ban advances: A pioneering tobacco ban aimed at creating Britain's "first smoke-free generation" cleared a key hurdle in ...

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Quick Glance: UK Lawmakers Support Groundbreaking 'Smoke-Free Generation' Bill

The British government's plan for a landmark smoking ban to prevent young people from ever smoking passed its first hurdle in Parliament despite opposition from within Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party.

The bill, announced by Sunak, would make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born after January 1, 2009, creating one of the toughest anti-smoking measures in the world to establish the 'first smoke-free generation' in modern Britain.

The bill also includes measures to crack down on youth vaping, such as banning the sale of cheap disposable vapes and restricting their flavors to prevent children from becoming addicted to nicotine.

The number of people who smoke in the U.K. has declined by two-thirds since the 1970s, but approximately 6.4 million people in the country still smoke, accounting for about 13% of the population. Smoking remains the number one preventable cause of death, disability, and poor health.

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Apr 11

Harold Wilson had affair while in No 10, advisers reveal: The Labour PM had a relationship with his deputy press secretary, two of his closest aides say.

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Apr 09

The Tories deserve our contempt: The Telegraph reported at the weekend that the Conservative party appears to be attempting, in its selection process for ...

spectator.co.uk/article/the-tories-deserve-our-contempt/

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Apr 08

Starmer accuses Tories of 'chasing a smear' in questioning Angela Rayner's taxes: The Labour leader discredited questions over whether Ms Rayner paid enough tax ...

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Labour’s plan to renationalise the railways doesn’t add up: Politicians promise ‘investment’ in practically every area, but if you follow the flow of money ...

spectator.co.uk/article/labours-plan-to-renationalise-the-railways-doesnt-add-up/

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Apr 18

Sure Start could have changed everything for my family. Labour must be brave – and revitalise it

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Apr 25

Tories predicted to lose upwards of 400 seats in local elections: Election analsyt says it could be a bad night for the Conservatives

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Apr 07

The Christopher Luxon dictionary of corporate speak: An operationalised, strategically aligned, actionable guide to the phraseology of prime minister Christopher ...

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Apr 16

Carers having to pay back thousands is very wrong, says Keir Starmer: Labour leader was responding to a question from the BBC about Vivienne Groom ...

theguardian.com/politics/2024/apr/15/carers-having-to-pay-back-thousands-is-very-wrong-says-starmer

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Apr 16

Bosses Are Wasting Our Time: In a society where a third of workers think their job is meaningless, an alternative to constant toiling in unproductive work is ...

tribunemag.co.uk/2024/04/bosses-are-wasting-our-time-four-day-week/

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Apr 15

Watch: Lloyd Russell-Moyle called out over his behaviour: Oh dear. Lloyd Russell-Moyle, Labour MP for Brighton Kemptown, received a rather humiliating dressing ...

spectator.co.uk/article/watch-lloyd-russell-moyle-called-out-over-his-behaviour/

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Apr 11

Watch live: PM Christopher Luxon talks to media in Auckland: The Prime Minister is back in Auckland and talks to journalists during a bleak week for media and ...

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