Category: Politics
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The spring statement lays bare the government’s failure to protect women and girls
A few weeks ago, the prime minister shocked even his own ministers by slashing the UK’s already depleted aid budget to just 0.3% of gross… Read More
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Jeremy Corbyn: ‘Heartless’ government has ‘gone further than even the Tories ever dared’
The Independent Alliance, a parliamentary faction of progressive, pro-Palestinian MPs, has issued a scathing statement condemning the government’s spring statement. The group, of which Jeremy… Read More
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Chancellor’s spring statement speech in full as growth forecast halved to 1 per cent
Rachel Reeves has presented her first highly-anticipated spring statement to the House of Commons. Addressing MPs, the chancellor announced that the Office for Budget Responsibility’s… Read More
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Reeves to unveil more welfare cuts in spring statement, defence secretary signals
A cabinet minister has appeared to confirm reports that further cuts to welfare spending are in the pipeline after the budget watchdog ruled previously-announced measures… Read More
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Anambra 2025: I’m confident of winning April 5 APC Primaries – Paul Chukwuma
By Ovat Abeng A frontline governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State, Sir Paul Chukwuma, has expressed strong confidence in emerging… Read More
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‘The truth is being withheld’: Heathrow closure claim points to Reform UK playbook
Heidi Alexander, the transport secretary, delivered a statement in the House of Commons on Monday concerning the closure of Heathrow Airport late last week, as… Read More
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Starmer is prioritising international security, but is he neglecting security at home?
Keir Starmer has had a good few weeks. I say that as a Tory donor and someone who has been broadly opposed to the way… Read More
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Minister appears to criticise Rachel Reeves for accepting Sabrina Carpenter ‘freebie’
A minister has appeared to criticise Rachel Reeves for accepting free tickets to a Sabrina Carpenter concert at the O2 arena, stating he would pay… Read More
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Labour MPs label Brexit a ‘disaster’ as government urged to intensify UK-EU reset
MPs lined up to label Britain’s exit from the European Union a “disaster” in a House of Commons debate on Monday evening. Labour MP Stella… Read More
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The spring statement will pit Rachel Reeves against her party
Rachel Reeves spent Sunday morning touring the broadcast studios as she attempted the traditional pitch roll for this week’s spring statement. The chancellor had a… Read More