Britain’s future is in the EU, says Rachel Reeves: 'Brexit has made us poorer and weaker' Former chancellor backed Andy Burnham’s stance on potentially deepening ties with the EU Evening Standard · Nov 1
Burnham’s Government ‘failing’ to deliver change, SNP Westminster leader claims Dave Doogan says the UK has reached ‘crisis point’ under the UK Labour Government. Evening Standard · Nov 1
Healey hints manifesto pledge on young worker pay not certain before election In 2024, Labour committed to closing the gap between adult minimum wage and pay for 18 to 20-year-olds. Evening Standard · Oct 31
Royal Expert Claims King Charles Is 'Paying the Price' for Bringing Prince Harry Back as Polls Dip King Charles' favourability falls to 58%, a reported low for his reign, while Tom Sykes links the decline to Prince Harry's return; the poll shows no cause. International Business Times UK · Oct 31
A world-first focus on long-term outcomes could transform UK government – or create new spending fights Tucked away in John Healey’s budget is decision to ringfence preventative projects where future savings outweigh initial cost The Guardian - UK · Oct 31
Council leader says there is 'no more money' for workers as pay dispute escalates Glasgow City Council has reached the “maximum amount of money” it can offer as trade unions ballot members over the new pay and grading settlement The National (Scotland) · Oct 31
Russell Findlay challenged by SNP MSP to answer 'simple question' on North Sea tax THE leader of the Scottish Conservatives has been challenged by an SNP MSP to answer “one simple question” around taxation of North Sea oil ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 31
John Healey is putting the brakes on Andy Burnham’s European ambitions THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The chancellor’s unhelpful suggestion that he does not expect the UK to rejoin the EU in his lifetime is evidence of a rift between him and the prime minister that could spell trouble for the government’s wider agenda – and, ahead of next month’s critical summit,… The Independent UK · Oct 30
The Guardian view on Labour’s fiscal devolution: the future of Burnhamism will play out in municipal England Editorial: Replacing government grants with revenue streams from taxation will not in itself reduce regional inequalities. But the political implications are radical The Guardian - UK · Oct 30
Local devolution decisions rest solely with Scotland and Wales, first ministers tell Burnham John Swinney and Rhun ap Iorwerth say devolving power further is up to Holyrood and Senedd – not Westminster The Guardian - UK · Oct 30
Are the Prime Minister and First Minister tiptoeing towards Scottish independence? The small press pack was ushered in through two security doors, up the stairs of a large open-plan hall and into a tiny meeting room The National (Scotland) · Oct 30
Streeting condemns Swinney’s ‘irresponsible and unfounded’ comments on defence The Scottish First Minister has claimed the UK Government is ‘failing to keep Scotland secure’. Evening Standard · Oct 30
What Restore’s first Scottish election result tells us about their chances Restore's 7 vote may not be stellar - but it's still disastrous news for Reform UK Malcolm Offord may be rueing his failure to use at least one of his famous multitude of boats to campaign in the Mid Argyll by-election The National (Scotland) · Oct 30
‘Postcode lottery' blamed as hundreds of thousands of Londoners to miss out on £100 winter payment One in three London homes will not be eligible for John Healey’s winter energy handout Evening Standard · Oct 30
Evening Standard · Oct 30 Fact check: Business confidence suffered long shock during financial crisis Kemi Badenoch made claims about business confidence under Labour.
Evening Standard · Oct 30 Four nations must ‘move at same pace together’, Burnham says on devolution The Prime Minister met leaders from Scotland and Wales and representatives from Northern Ireland to discuss regional devolution.
Evening Standard · Oct 30 Burnham acknowledges Budget ambitions constrained by global turmoil The Prime Minister also appeared to have softened his stance on not holding an election until 2029, saying only that he will not call one in 2027.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 30 Andy Burnham admits first Budget was not as radical as he wanted ANDY Burnham has admitted his first Budget as Prime Minister was not as radical as he had hoped, amid reports of growing dissatisfaction among Labour MPs
Evening Standard · Oct 30 DUP accused of ‘sabotage’ by snubbing economic event Sinn Fein MP John Finucane said it was a ‘disgrace’ that leaders were not attending the National Economic Council in Glasgow.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 30 John Swinney urged to close 'glaring' loophole in short-term let laws EDINBURGH councillors are set to write to First Minister John Swinney urging him to close a “loophole” in short-term let legislation which allows operators to obtain licences without securing planning permission.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 30 Business secretary says UK needs to understand direction of EU before signing up to closer relationship – as it happened The prime minister has suggested that he wants a public debate on the UK’s partnership with the EU
The National (Scotland) · Oct 30 Restore Britain flop in Scottish debut as SNP comfortably win by-election THE SNP have won a council by-election in Argyll and Bute, comfortably seeing off challenges from Reform UK and Rupert Lowe's Restore Britain party in its first Scottish electoral contest.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 30 Andy Burnham admits he would have liked more radical first budget Prime minister says room for manoeuvre was limited by geopolitical crises and Labour’s 2024 manifesto
The Guardian - UK · Oct 30 Beach volleyball in Morecambe Bay? An Olympics of the north sounds like a winner Our sport-loving PM is willing to risk a bitter north v south furore, all for the sake of table tennis in Teesside
The Guardian - UK · Oct 30 Opening the EU debate again is clearly a political minefield. But we have to do it Andy Burnham must tread cautiously, but Brexit was a very grave act of self-harm – and he is right to address it, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins