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Keir Starmer backs under-fire Chancellor on order for 'ruthless' spending cuts

THE Prime Minister has said Chancellor Rachel Reeves is “absolutely right” to take a “ruthless” approach to public spending as he gave her…

The National (Scotland)

Voices: Rachel Reeves is heading for the brick wall of an emergency Budget

COMMENT: The chancellor has only herself to blame for failing to give herself any escape routes from humiliation, writes John Rentoul

The Independent UK

This week saw the far-right officially arrive in Westminster politics

THIS week may have marked a sea change in UK politics – it may be the moment the far-right officially arrived in Westminster.

The National (Scotland)

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Blinken honoured in France, shrugs off Trump's jibes ahead of transition

Signing off as America's top diplomat, Antony Blinken was feted Wednesday by ally France – and forced to brush aside bombastic remarks by incoming president Donald Trump.

Radio France Internationale

Tories hit 'new low' as bid for new grooming gang inquiry fails

A TORY bid to force the Government into another national inquiry into grooming gangs has failed – as opposition leader Kemi Badenoch was accused…

The National (Scotland)

With the economy is struggling, it’s time to listen to entrepreneurs

BUSINESS: Business leaders are pessimisitic about the impact of the Budget, writes Chris Blackhurst. But there is still much to be positive about as we head into 2025

The Independent UK

UK-EU youth mobility scheme key to better EU relations, says top diplomat

Germany’s ambassador to UK suggests Starmer will have to agree concessions in order to secure economic benefits

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Labour’s poll lead is fading and the base is weak – it’s time for Starmer to roll the dice

The PM can at least take comfort from the fact that the Tories are struggling just as much as he is

The Guardian - UK

Wes Streeting faces tense grilling over freezing pensioners amid cold snap

WES Streeting has faced a grilling over pensioners being forced to go into debt to turn their heating on after Labour cut the Winter Fuel Payment.

The National (Scotland)

Friday briefing: Why Keir Starmer hopes this is the year to end the Channel crossing crisis

In today’s newsletter: The government’s new interim order could bring some criminals to justice, but may not stop desperate people putting their lives at risk to cross the Channel

The Guardian - UK

OPINION - Have Labour crashed and burned already?

Disastrous policies fraught with unintended consequences, a wrecking ball budget and a total alienation of voters have got Labour off to a woefully bad start

Evening Standard

Labour fears grow as Reform eyes victories in local election battleground

Nigel Farage’s party is building on the unpopularity of the government and is set to challenge it in next year’s polls

The Guardian - UK

Four times Labour promised to abolish 'indefensible' House of Lords

LABOUR have faced criticism for announcing a raft of new nominations to the House of Lords – after previously pledging to ditch the chamber…

The National (Scotland)

Trump team warns Starmer’s ‘horrible, arrogant’ ambassador pick means Britain will be ‘locked out’ of key discussions

President-elect’s team deeply unhappy at Starmer’s choice for Britain’s new top diplomat

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Keir Starmer to face grilling from senior MPs – how and when to watch

Sir Keir Starmer will face an end-of-term grilling from senior MPs on Thursday after an opening few months in office which have seen Labour’s…

The Guardian - UK

Labour’s review of UK-China relations on hold until after chancellor visits Beijing

Exclusive: Despite calls for more scrutiny in light of Prince Andrew spy allegations, Starmer’s instinct is not to do anything to hamper growth

The Guardian - UK

'I will not touch bread if it is moist': Kemi Badenoch sparks Westminster food fight

Starmer says he prefers a toastie over steak after Badenoch claims ‘lunch is for wimps’ and sandwiches are not ‘a real food’

The Guardian - UK

What Labour can do to defeat the fantasy politics of populism

Letters: John Chowcat says voters need a personal stake in democracy, while Stephen Coleman looks at why people turn to the magical thinking of demagogues. Plus letters from Anthony Papadopoulos, Colleen Molloy and Rodney Barker

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The Independent UK

When it comes to healthcare, don’t make ‘private’ a dirty word

YOUR VIEW: Letters to the editor: our readers share their views. Please send your letters to letters@independent.co.uk

The Independent UK

After a lifetime in construction I know Starmer’s promise of 1.5 million homes is impossible

YOUR VIEW: Letters to the editor: our readers share their views. Please send your letters to letters@independent.co.uk

The Guardian - UK

‘I feel I’ve upset a few people over the years’: actor Brian Cox on overrated co-stars, charmless politicians and the joy of smoking weed

He’s famed for grumpy roles and outspoken views, but don’t be fooled – the Succession star is a pussycat at heart. He talks about growing up in poverty, falling in love with his wife – and out of love with Labour

Evening Standard

OPINION - The defence forces are too weak to face dangerous new challenges

And the Government’s delayed defence review will only make things worse

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer and John Swinney to discuss climate change at summit in Scotland

Sir Keir Starmer and John Swinney will discuss financing action to tackle climate change at a summit bringing together leaders from the devolved…

The Conversation

Elon Musk wants to give Nigel Farage US$100 million – this is the funding loophole that makes it legal

A £78 million political donation from Elon Musk “will break our democracy”. This was the stark warning from investigative journalist Peter Geoghegan when it was reported that the world’s richest man was preparing a payment of US$100 million to Nigel Farage’s Reform party.

The National (Scotland)

Tories ran 'open border experiment', Keir Starmer claims as he vows migration cut

KEIR Starmer has claimed the Tories ran a “one nation experiment in open borders” in the UK, as new figures revealed the Home Office was…

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