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Outrage as taxpayers to foot bill for MPs' Christmas parties during cost-of-living crisis

Though alcohol was deemed off limits for expenses, the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa) has been widely criticised for giving the go-ahead amid a cost-of-living crisis.

Daily Record

Croydon Council issue third bankruptcy notice in just two years

The council is estimating that it would need to reduce spending by £130 million in the next financial year

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer’s immigration policy straight out of Ukip manifesto, says Nigel Farage

Labour ‘to the right of the Conservatives on immigration’, ex- Brexit Party leader says

The Independent UK

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Labour’s doing curiously well — but it’s a long time until the next election

It’s a weird experience being a Labour supporter right now. Everything appears to be going well. Suspiciously so. Those big poll leads are holding up. The arrival of Rishi Sunak hasn’t created the dent many feared. The Autumn Statement only highlighted how much poorer middle and lower income families will…

Evening Standard

Sunak warns MPs over Christmas party expenses after watchdog gives go-ahead

The Prime Minister ‘doesn’t intend’ to put food and refreshments on expenses amid criticism of the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.

The Independent UK

Tory think tank chief quits over party’s betrayal of millennials

‘The Tory government has failed my generation ... preventing the building blocks of what Conservatives believe make the good life’

The Independent UK

Starmer says Labour government would have to ditch policies to revive battered economy

Sir Keir Starmer promised a ‘pragmatic’ approach to migration policy and acknowledged he would put stability ahead of some ‘good Labour things’

The Independent UK

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Angry MPs and Sunak hit out over decision to let them bill Christmas parties to taxpayer

Downing Street warned 'MPs will want to justify all spending for their constituents' after a string of MPs - Tory and Labour - said they wouldn't use the fund and their watchdog had 'lost the plot'

Daily Mirror

Why don’t the Tories care any more about young would-be homeowners?

Society, wrote Edmund Burke in Reflections on the Revolution in France, “is a partnership not only between those who are living, but between those who are living, those who are dead, and those who are to be born.” This was one of the founding principles of modern Conservatism — but…

Evening Standard

Dominic Raab has only made one criminal court visit during his two stints as Justice Secretary

The Deputy Prime Minister has visited at least 11 prisons since he first took charge of the Ministry of Justice

Evening Standard

Economists warn of yet more tax rises to come as October borrowing hits £13.5bn

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has hit back at Tory critics of his £24 billion of tax rises (PA)

Evening Standard

Left-wing Momentum group warns its 'future is at risk' amid financial troubles

The organisation was set up to support Jeremy Corbyn and his radical policy agenda in 2015 but it has since been sidelined by the Labour leadership and will now begin a month-long fundraising drive

Daily Mirror

Starmer seeks to woo business chiefs with focus on economic stability

Sir Keir Starmer promised a “pragmatic” approach to migration policy and acknowledged he would put stability ahead of some “good Labour things”.

The Independent UK

Bright Blue founder to quit over Tory party’s ‘betrayal’ of millennials

Exclusive: Ryan Shorthouse says Rishi Sunak and his party lack vision to fix housing and childcare costs

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Evening Standard

Keir Starmer: UK must wean itself off ‘immigration dependency’ and ‘cheap labour’

UK industry must wean itself off “immigration dependency” and “cheap labour”, Sir Keir Starmer told business leaders on Tuesday.

Daily Mirror

Top Tory boasts Brexit is delivering 'enormous' benefits - then can't name a single one

Treasury minister Andrew Griffith told MPs Brexit 'can deliver and is already delivering enormous benefits' - but hastily added there wasn't time to reel off any of them

The Independent UK

Dominic Raab behaviour ‘forced apology to staff from top Whitehall official’

Ministry of Justice’s permanent secretary said to have called Home Office officials about minister

Evening Standard

Ex-Cabinet minister Chloe Smith to stand down as Tory MP at next election

Former work and pensions secretary has held the Norwich North seat since 2009

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The Guardian - UK

Professions, heal yourselves – only you can make the public sector better value for money

Rishi Sunak should take on doctors, barristers, teachers and academics, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Independent UK

Ex-Cabinet minister Chloe Smith to stand down as MP at next election

The former work and pensions secretary has held the Norwich North seat since 2009.

AAP

Vic leaders square off in election debate

Victoria's major party leaders have sparred over energy, integrity and health in the first and only debate between the pair ahead of the November 26 election.

The Guardian - AU

‘Not here to have a fight’: Victorian political leaders ditch aggression for debate amid cut-throat campaign

Offered opportunities to attack in Sky News debate, Daniel Andrews and Matthew Guy each sought to be more civil than the other

Evening Standard

Met Police officer charged with assaulting 14-year-old in Brentwood

The incident took place on Hanging Hill Lane (pictured)

The Guardian - UK

MPs criticise guidance allowing them to claim Christmas party expenses

Several MPs say they will not claim for festive gatherings, with Jess Phillips calling advice ‘stupid’

The Independent UK

MPs criticise rules allowing them to claim expenses for Christmas parties

A rule change will allow MPs to claim for refreshments and decorations, although taxpayers’ money can not be used for alcohol.

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