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Family dynasties running Labour Government revealed in new 'power couple' list

WE plebs have been afforded a glimpse into the dynasties running the Labour Government after a list of the “power couples” calling the shots…

The National (Scotland)

Get In review: The inside story of Labour — and the snake pit around Keir Starmer

Get In is a succinct title for a story which combines single-minded pursuit of power with a host of football references (10 separate ones in the index alone plus many metaphors). From electoral wipeout in the Jeremy Corbyn-led rout of 2019 to a convincing mandate in 2024, it is also…

Evening Standard

Lady Starmer’s emotional return to Auschwitz as she visits concentration camp with prime minister

Sir Keir says it was his wife’s second visit to Auschwitz but it was ‘no less harrowing’

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The government could win Britain’s trust back. MPs would just have to wear a uniform

When you can’t even look at the Labour cabinet without wondering how much their cufflinks cost and who paid for them, it might be time to level up the clothing allowances, writes Zoe Williams

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SNP push for full inquiry into Labour 'cash for access' scandal

THE SNP are pushing for a full inquiry into a “cash for access” scandal in the Labour Government after it emerged the party offered companies…

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer: Accepting freebies was 'not a misstep'

KEIR Starmer has said him paying back more than £6000 worth of gifts and hospitality is not an admission he made a misstep.

The National (Scotland)

Labour gifts row grows as ministers under pressure to repay cost of Taylor Swift and Glastonbury freebies

It comes after No10 announced that Sir Keir Starmer has paid back more than £6,000 worth of gifts and hospitality

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Deputy PM Angela Rayner’s Ibiza DJ booth party revealed to be £836 freebie

The politician was spotted dancing alongside a DJ in superclub Hï Ibiza in August

Evening Standard

Starmer pays back £6,000 of gifts in third attempt to close down freebies row

Faced with an inquiry into his leading donor of gifts, Keir Starmer has tried for a third time to shut down the freebies row

The Independent UK

Following freebies row, UK's Starmer pays back $8,000 worth of gifts

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said it is “right” that he paid back more than 6,000 pounds worth of gifts and hospitality

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer pays back more than £6000 in gifts amid donations row

Sir Keir Starmer has paid back more than £6,000 worth of gifts and hospitality received since becoming Prime Minister, Downing Street has said.

The National (Scotland)

Starmer steadies Labour with plea to ‘take pride in victory’ and pledges to ‘face the storm’

PM reminds his party they won the right to change Britain as he uses conference speech to move on from row over freebies

The Independent UK

Victoria Starmer makes sustainability statement during Labour Party Conference with T-shirt

Lady Starmer showcased a slow fashion ensemble.

The Independent UK

Angela Rayner defends Labour government over donations row saying ‘all MPs do it’

The deputy prime minister said she understands why people are angry but added that donations are ‘a feature of our politics’

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Labour doubles down on pensioner winter fuel cuts: ‘The money has got to come from somewhere’

Exclusive: Labour chair Ellie Reeves speaks to The Independent about taking on Momentum, why change was needed to win the election, keeping pensioner winter fuel cuts and the need to build more prisons

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'My jaw dropped': John Swinney says he was stunned over Keir Starmer donations row

JOHN Swinney has said he was “stunned” to hear that Keir Starmer had accepted clothing donations ...

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer 'will no longer accept donations for clothes' from wealthy donors

The Prime Minister and his most senior ministers will no longer accept donations to pay for their clothes ...

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer’s hypocrisy over gifts can’t be dressed up

Letters: Readers respond to the news that the prime minister has accepted money from a party donor to buy spectacles and clothes for him and his wife

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Do the Starmers’ expensive donated clothes matter? Yes and no

Keir Starmer’s commitment to putting an end to “the chaos of sleaze” is already on the ropes, largely because of reports surrounding his wife’s clothes. The prime minister initially failed to declare clothes gifted to Victoria Starmer by Labour party donor Waheed Alli – although he has now done so.

The Independent UK

UK leader Starmer is facing flak for taking freebies. He says he's done nothing wrong

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was elected in July on a promise to restore trust in politics

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer warned to back or sack Sue Gray row as use of Arsenal box donation revealed

PM should either ditch chief of staff or back her ‘because he can’t let this carry on’, says political biographer

The Guardian - UK

How UK leaders’ spouses have negotiated clothing in the media age

Not all prime ministerial partners have followed in Keir and Victoria Starmer’s footsteps

The Independent UK

Emily Thornberry asks ‘is he supposed to take a packed lunch?’ in defence of Starmer amid Labour donations row

Wes Streeting joked he had been ‘outed’ as a Taylor Swift fan as senior Labour figures defended Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to accept the donations

The Guardian - UK

Donors and Starmer’s suits? That’s just a dress rehearsal. Without new probity rules, worse will follow

Labour made big promises while seeking power. It must fulfil them or risk real damage, says Peter Geoghegan, author of Democracy for Sale

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer’s wife went to two Taylor Swift concerts for free in Labour donation controversy

Lady Starmer attended a second Wembley concert after watching the star with the prime minister in June

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