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London borough 'plotting Britain's highest ever council tax rise with bills soaring by up to 160%'

Wandsworth Council is proposing to raise resident bills by as much as 160% following Government cuts

Evening Standard · Aug 17

The welfare state needs reform – but not Reform

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Robert Jenrick’s suggestion that foreign nationals pay into the tax system but not be entitled to benefits is not the only self-defeating weakness in the party’s proposals

The Independent UK · Aug 17

Labour MP under investigation by party over Covid loans to his businesses

Southend East & Rochford’s Bayo Alaba has been suspended while inquiry looks at bounceback loans

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17

Reform UK benefits ban for foreign nationals slammed as ‘cruel and unworkable’

A REFORM UK policy to ban foreign nationals from claiming almost all kinds of benefits in the UK has been slammed as “cruel and unworkable” ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 17

Scottish Labour’s top official issued with 'no confidence' verdict by members

SCOTTISH Labour’s top official has been issued a “no confidence” verdict by members over an MSP selection row ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 17

SNP councillor dies as tributes paid to 'passionate champion of local communities'

AN SNP councillor who “put his heart and soul” into championing his local community for almost 20 years has died, his colleagues have confirmed…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 17

Scottish Labour ‘stuck in the past’ says Lennon as she fails to make ballot

The MSP failed to gain enough support to qualify for the leadership contest.

Evening Standard · Aug 17

Long-term benefits claimants to work or face being stripped of cash: Reform UK

The proposal was announced alongside others that Mr Jenrick said would cut £50 billion from the welfare bill.

Evening Standard · Aug 17

Monica Lennon warns Scottish Labour against 'punching down on trans people'

MONICA Lennon has warned Scottish Labour against “punching down on trans people” after failing to make the ballot in the leadership race to…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 17

Monica Lennon not on ballot for Labour leadership with Marra and Fagan running

The winner of the leadership contest will be announced on September 19.

Evening Standard · Aug 17