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Labour Party Conference 2024 - Day Two

Rachel Reeves promises first Budget will be economic 'reset' for UK

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Starmer has insisted his relationship with Trump is not damaged by claims Labour is interfering with the US election

Starmer insists relationship with Trump not damaged by claims Labour are interfering in US election

Trump has made a complaint to the

Trump campaign files complaint against 'far left' Labour Party's 'blatant foreign interference' in US election

Moldovans in Moscow cast their votes for the presidential elections

Kremlin complains as Moldova narrowly votes for closer ties with European Union in referendum

NHS Change suggestions portal hijacked by online pranksters moments after going live

NHS Change suggestions portal hijacked by online pranksters moments after going live

Ministers need to ban parents from smacking their kids now, the Children's Commissioner for England has said.

Smacking kids should be banned now, Children's Commissioner for England tells ministers

Badenoch has criticised Sir Christopher's comments

Kemi Badenoch hits back at Tory MP for saying she's too busy 'with her family' to lead party

Chris Patten has criticised Jenrick's calls for the UK to leave the ECHR

'It's complete nonsense': Ex-Tory chairman on Robert Jenrick's calls for the UK to leave ECHR

Ms Ali has faced criticism from Grenfell Tower survivors

Housing minister gives up Grenfell role after survivors complain about her links to firm criticised in inquiry

Benefits cheats could have their bank accounts raided by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) as part of a new crackdown on welfare fraud.

Government to 'raid benefit cheats bank accounts' in new crackdown on fraud

Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves could freeze income tax thresholds for longer - a so-called 'stealth tax'

Labour 'to extend tax threshold freeze', dragging 1m people into higher rates in bid to plug funding gap

Hamas has confirmed the death of its leader, Yahya Sinwar, who planned the October 7th attacks on Israel

Hamas confirms death of Yahya Sinwar but says killing of leader will only serve to 'strengthen them'

Keir Starmer

Starmer to meet Biden, Macron and Scholz in Germany as leaders discuss Gaza and Ukraine

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Tory MP slammed for saying Conservative leadership hopeful Kemi Badenoch is 'preoccupied with her own children'

Keir Starmer is facing a backlash over the Budget

Starmer 'hit with backlash from Cabinet ministers' over plans to slash public spending in Budget

Following a spike in illegal Channel crossings, the government has put a call out for further space in hotels to house migrants

Labour’s latest U-Turn: Migrant hotels to reopen - costing taxpayers £4m per day

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David Cameron has opened up about the death of his son Ivan from a rare condition

David Cameron opens up on the death of his son aged 6 as he leads push for treatments for rare diseases

Charge drivers per mile, says Tony Blair's think tank

Pay-per-mile car tax must be introduced in upcoming Budget, Tony Blair's think tank urges Rachel Reeves

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The UK-Germany Trinity House Agreement is a sign of the Government's attempts to forge close relations with European allies, particularly on defence and security.

UK and Germany defence pact a positive step - but how much substantial change will it actually bring?

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Protest sign reading Danger water pollution, this water is polluted with raw sewage. The responsible party is Thames Water. River Wey, Guildford, UK

Government warns demand for water could outstrip supply as they launch review into 'broken' sector

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Elon Musk Holds Town Hall With Pennslyvania Voters

Ads funded by Elon Musk tell voters Kamala Harris is both pro-Israel — and anti-Israel

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Suella Braverman has said a Met marksman should "never" have been charged with the murder of Chris Kaba

'Courageous' Met marksman 'should never have been charged' with murder of Chris Kaba, Suella Braverman says

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UK Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner

Labour’s workers’ rights reforms could cost businesses £5bn, Government confirms

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Victoria Thomas Bowen admitted to assault by beating after throwing the milkshake over Nigel Farage

OnlyFans model admits assault after throwing milkshake over Nigel Farage in campaign event

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Donald Trump worked at McDonald's as a campaign trail event

Donald Trump works at McDonald's as he questions Kamala Harris' student fast food job

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Rachel Reeves

Chancellor Rachel Reeves set to raise inheritance tax in upcoming Budget raid

5 days ago

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Over 100 Muslim Labour councillors demand Keir Starmer immediately halts arms sales to Israel.

More than 100 Muslim Labour councillors demand Keir Starmer immediately halts arms sales to Israel

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Ms Reeves is not expected to renew the fuel duty freeze.

Chancellor 'set to raise fuel duty by 7p a litre' after 14-year freeze in bid to fill black hole in public finances

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Kemi Badenoch would offer JK Rowling a peerage

JK Rowling should be given a peerage, says Tory leadership hopeful Kemi Badenoch

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Donald Trump denied any involvement in the January 6 insurrection

Donald Trump says January 6 was a 'day of love' after being pressed on insurrection

6 days ago

Donald Trump will reportedly work a shift at McDonald's this week.

Donald Trump to work shift at McDonald's as he questions Kamala Harris' past job

7 days ago

Bank of England in the City of London (stock image)

Inflation falls to 1.7% the lowest rate in three years ahead of first Labour Budget

7 days ago

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David Cameron speaks to LBC

David Cameron calls for UK to sanction two Israeli ministers as change on arms embargo 'didn't satisfy anybody'

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UK General Election

Mr Sunak was joined by Foreign Secretary David Cameron for the first time on the campaign

Flock of sheep flee as Rishi Sunak and David Cameron try to feed them

Sunak and Starmer have launched their election campaigns after the Prime Minister announced a shock July 4 poll.

Sunak tells Britain to ‘choose its future’ as he launches election campaign whilst Starmer says ‘it’s time for change’
Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer

Sunak claims 'economy has turned a corner' and 'plan is working' at first campaign rally after announcing election
Prankster behind Sunak's 'Things Can Only Get Wetter' moment 'banned from Westminster' after drowning out speech

Prankster behind Sunak's 'Things Can Only Get Wetter' moment 'banned from Parliament' after drowning out speech
Several key seats have been labelled as potentially vulnerable in the General Election.

Key seats to watch in General Election as ‘Blue Wall’ faces onslaught from Labour and Lib Dems
Cabinet Ministers facing uphill battle to hold onto seats

Full list of Conservative Cabinet Ministers facing uphill battle to retain seats at General Election
Rishi Sunak

Read in full: Rishi Sunak's speech as he announces General Election

Rishi Sunak has called a general election on July 4.

Immigration, the economy and the NHS: The key issues that will dominate election battle

A damp looking Rishi Sunak walks back into No10 after announcing the General Election

Four possible outcomes for the July 4 General Election

Rishi Sunak has announced a July 4 General Election date

Rishi Sunak confirms General Election will take place on July 4: what happens next?

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Rachel Reeves is said to be preparing £40 billion of spending cuts and tax rises

Labour 'prepare £40 billion in tax rises and spending cuts', as Chancellor admits to facing 'difficult decisions'
Robert Jenrick

Robert Jenrick says 'tough love' needed to get people back to work, with over 9 million without a job
Keir Starmer has been warned that raising employers national insurance contributions would be a "breach of manifesto commitment"

Keir Starmer refuses to rule out employer's National Insurance rise as he insists it won't break manifesto pledges
Scottish Daily Politics 2024

Alex Salmond's cause of death revealed after he 'died on the spot' 'while opening ketchup'

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves makes her keynote speech during the International Investment Summit in London

Rachel Reeves poised to raise national insurance for businesses, as Tories claim manifesto breach
Brits will be given weight loss jabs to get them back to work, Wes Streeting has said

Obese jobless Brits to be given weight loss jabs in bid to 'get them back to work', Health Secretary says
Wes Streeting and Rachel Reeves

Wes Streeting says Labour are 'pro-business and pro-worker', as Rachel Reeves hints at National Insurance hike
Mel Stride at odds with Boris Johnson over ECHR referendum - but says he will back Tory leadership winner '110 per cent'

Mel Stride at odds with Boris Johnson over ECHR referendum - but says he will back Tory leadership winner '110 per cent'
'These things happen’: Transport Secretary backs Starmer as party distances itself from P&O 'cowboy operator' comments

'These things happen’: Business Secretary addresses Labour division amid Haigh's P&O Ferries 'cowboy operator' row
Ministers set to axe hereditary peers 'by Easter' as Labour forces through bill

Ministers set to axe hereditary peers 'by Easter' with Labour poised to force through bill