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Work and pensions secretary confirms stance, as Wes Streeting faces criticism for saying law could bring NHS cuts Liz Kendall has become the first cabinet minister to confirm she will vote for the assisted dying bill since it was published, as the row intensified over the...
Politics » 6 days ago
Margaret Hodge, the ex-Labour minister who now sits in the Lords, has criticised Wes Streeting on the BBCA minister has criticised her Tory shadow for talking about “joy” in the health sector about the funding it received.Karin Smyth...
Politics » 6 days ago
Transport secretary vows to avoid repeat of aftermath of 2023 flight disruption, which put thousands out of pocket...
Politics » 6 days ago
Defra data shows lower income for most farm types but small boost from payments for nature-friendly schemesIncome fell on almost all farm types in England last year, as extreme weather hit yields and the government cut subsidies.Farmers fear future hits...
Politics » 1 week ago
Exclusive: former Brexit negotiator seen as probable favourite to take over from Simon Case as cabinet secretaryThe former Brexit negotiator Oliver Robbins is one of 10 applicants on the longlist to take over from Simon Case as the UK’s most senior civil servant, the Guar...
Politics » 1 week ago
After Donald Trump has announced his new defence secretary to be the former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, John Harris speaks to the Guardian’s defence and security editor, Dan Sabbagh, who is in Ukraine. Plus, at Cop29, Ed Miliband has said the green transition is unstoppable even with Trump ...
Politics » 1 week ago
Rise would be almost three times above current levels of inflation and add £100 to average family’s billsLabour has confirmed council tax rises will be kept at the 5% cap next year, which could mean a rise of £100 for the average family’s bills.The prim...
Politics » 1 week ago
Chancellor to tell City leaders of Canada-style plan to pool assets for benefit of long-term investmentRachel Reeves will announce plans to merge local government retirement schemes into “megafunds” as she tries to ...
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Labour peer called Donald Trump a ‘bully’ in 2018 article and said he was too hostile towards China on trade policyPeter Mandelson’s position as the frontrunner to be British ambassador to the US has been questioned after it emerged he criticised Donald Trump for being a ...
Politics » 1 week ago
The prime minister has finally grasped that Downing Street must control the narrative. But is it too late to undo this summer’s self-inflicted damage?Sue Gray’s ...