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Scottish Budget to be unveiled today – how to watch

THE Scottish Budget is set to be unveiled later today as the Government reveals the spending decisions for the next financial year...

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Shona Robison promises Budget will deliver 'progress' for Scotland's economy

SHONA Robison has said the Scottish Budget will deliver progress for the country’s economy...

The National (Scotland)

How can the SNP pass the Scottish Budget and could an election be called?

THE Scottish Budget will be announced by Shona Robison this afternoon with the Finance Secretary having promised to put more money in people’s…

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What the papers say – December 4

A range of political stories feature on the front pages of Wednesday’s newspapers.

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John Cartwright obituary

Politician who left the Labour party in 1981 for the fledgling SDP but joined David Owen in resisting merger with the Liberals

The Guardian - UK

MPs support national insurance hike for employers amid ‘jobs tax’ warning

The Bill seeks to make changes to employers’ contributions from April 6 2025.

The Independent UK

UK and Irish governments commit to finding ‘way through’ legacy disagreements

Labour committed to repealing and replacing the Legacy Act but have kept the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery.

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Reeves insists public services will have to ‘live within their means’

The Chancellor suggested the risk of economic shocks meant she could not guarantee there would be no further tax rises.

Evening Standard

Another reset? Has Labour lost its marbles like the Tories?

As Labour plans milestones, Boris Johnson proves he’s the Gregg Wallace of the political sphere and Jacob Rees-Mogg reveals true face of hard right

The Guardian - UK

To win again, Keir Starmer’s Labour party needs to get emotional

Letters: Sheila Duncan says Labour has to address the problems facing Britain with passion if it wants public support. Plus letters from David Diprose and Maureen Tilford

The Guardian - UK

Labour 'doing nothing' to reverse Tory 'social murder' policies

LABOUR have done “nothing” to reverse Tory “social murder” policies, according to a leading expert on austerity.

The National (Scotland)

Labour doing 'nothing' to reverse Tory 'social murder' policies, says expert

LABOUR have done “nothing” to reverse Tory “social murder” policies, according to a leading expert on austerity.

The National (Scotland)

After months of dysfunction and miscommunication, is the Starmer method finally working?

The prime minister won’t learn charisma, but he has a record of going places by doggedly clearing the obstacles in his way, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK

Welsh Tory leader Davies: I was undermined by ‘muesli and croissant brigade’

Andrew RT Davies resigned on Tuesday after admitting his position was untenable despite narrowly winning a vote of confidence.

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MPs back proportional representation system for UK elections in symbolic vote

Lib Dem proposal is passed by 137 votes to 135 with some Labour backbench support but is unlikely to become law

The National (Scotland)

Time is NOW for UK to recognise state of Palestine, says Palestinian ambassador

THE Palestinian ambassador to the UK has said that the UK Government must recognise the state of Palestine “now” and stop “sitting on their…

Evening Standard

Proposed law to reform voting system narrowly clears first Commons test

The Elections (proportional representation) Bill is unlikely to make progress in its current form due to a lack of parliamentary time.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish winter fuel debate is 'nuts', says leading think tank director

THE debate around winter heating support for pensioners has become “nuts”, according to the head of a leading progressive think tank.

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Row as Scottish Labour by-election blunder 'could cost Glasgow council £200k'

A ROW has broken out between Glasgow council leader Susan Aitken and Scottish Labour MSP Anas Sarwar over the blunder that means a council…

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar denies cultural issue within Scottish Labour after two arrests

IT is “nonsense” to suggest there is a cultural issue in Scottish Labour following the arrests of two senior councillors, the party’s…

The National (Scotland)

Nigel Farage's Reform 'very likely' to return two Glasgow MSPs, John Curtice says

REFORM are on course to win two seats in Scotland’s biggest city, according to a leading political expert.

The National (Scotland)

Man avoids jail after threats to kill SNP MP Kirsty Blackman

A MAN has avoided jail after threatening to kill SNP MP Kirsty Blackman on social media ...

The Conversation

Why Ireland’s government was one of the few worldwide to be re-elected this year

At the end of a year that saw parties around the world punished by voters, Ireland’s centre-right Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have managed to avoid the incumbents’ curse.

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'Desperate': Greens reject Alba claims of dropping independence 'red line'

THE Scottish Greens have hit out at Alba after they accused the party of dropping their independence "red line" in supporting the Budget…

The Guardian - UK

Welsh Tory leader Andrew RT Davies resigns after controversies

Davies says position ‘untenable’ despite narrowly winning confidence vote, as voter intention poll shows Welsh Tories sliding to fourth place

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