Angela Rayner Brexit row: Farage brands remarks a ‘betrayal’
Labour refuses to close door on EU freedom of movement The government is facing fresh questions about its plans for Britain’s relationship with the EU after Angela Rayner refused to dismiss the possibility of bringing back freedom of movement, drawing criticism from Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. The exchange comes ahead of next month’s UK-EU […]
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Reform UK mayor under police investigation over alleged naked photos of himself
He was elected to his role in May last year. One of Reform UK’s leading elected officials is under police investigation for allegedly showing “naked and sexualised” images of himself to a female member his staff, as first reported by The Observer. Luke Campbell, the mayor of the Hull and East Yorkshire combined authority was […]
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Andrew Griffith vows to protect pension triple lock
What the Conservatives’ economic rebuild would mean to you The Tories’ Birmingham conference, still ongoing, will feature Andrew Griffith’s economic plan to cut taxes and scrap environmental regulators, in protection of the pension triple lock. The Conservative shadow chancellor will use day two of the conference to set out new economic plans. Griffith makes it […]
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Kemi Badenoch declares herself a ‘classic old school Conservative’
Kemi Badenoch rejects ‘nasty party’ label over benefit cuts Kemi Badenoch opened the Conservative conference by calling herself a “classic old school Conservative”, unveiling a 100-page essay on tax cuts, welfare reform and shrinking the state. She called the 100-pager ‘The Right Way’, setting out her guiding principles. When looking at the UK’s opinion polls, […]
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Andy Burnham told to call general election by Labour advisers as Reform drop in polls
Middle East conflict and energy prices could be key to Labour’s election plans Labour figures are reportedly discussing whether the party’s current position in the polls could provide an opportunity for an earlier general election next spring. A source claimed some Downing Street advisers and Labour MPs have been encouraged by the party’s reported two-point […]
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Burnham early election: No 10 advisers ‘pushing’ for spring vote
Why a Burnham early election matters to voters Burnham early election plans are being pushed by No 10 advisers who believe a spring vote gives Labour its best chance of winning a majority, a report says. Downing Street reportedly wants the Primer Minister to call the election next year, believing a spring vote, held before […]
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