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Jeremy Hunt calls on government not to release OBR review into his spending plans

Former chancellor accuses Rachel Reeves of politicising Office for Budget Responsibility by release on budget day

The Guardian - UK

Alex Salmond remembered as ‘outstanding’ politician and ‘dear friend’ at funeral

The former Scottish first minister died suddenly after delivering a speech in Macedonia earlier this month.

Evening Standard

Pay for 800,000 freelancers could be hit if employers’ tax rises in Budget, experts say

Chancellor is understood to be considering the move as part of her plans to raise money to bail out Britain’s battered public services

The Independent UK

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Budget 2024: Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves in growing clash with Commons Speaker over major economic news

Ms Reeves announced in Washington that she was changing the Government’s key fiscal rules

Evening Standard

Conservatives call on Government to ‘think again’ on winter fuel payment

Tories gathered in Westminster on Tuesday, ahead of handing in a petition to the Treasury, a day before Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her Budget.

Evening Standard

Ex-Tory MP reprimanded for ‘brazen’ sexual misconduct

Parliamentary watchdog rules that Aaron Bell ‘abused his position of power’ by touching woman in Commons bar

The Guardian - UK

Ex Tory whip Aaron Bell committed 'serious sexual misconduct' on young woman in Commons bar

Former Newcastle-under-Lyme MP Aaron Bell was reprimanded for ‘brazen and drunken’ sexual misconduct

Evening Standard

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'Sh***': How one Labour-voting area feels about the new UK Government

“I REGRET voting for them now." That was the response of one Rutherglen resident when asked about their view of the new Labour Government so…

The National (Scotland)

Labour to snatch more than £4000 from 45,000 'vulnerable' Scots, analysis shows

LABOUR’S benefits cuts will snatch as much as £4681 per year from around 45,000 Scots, new analysis has found ...

The National (Scotland)

SNP not given place on Westminster's Scottish Affairs Committee

THE SNP have not been given a seat on the Scottish Affairs Committee at Westminster ...

The National (Scotland)

Former British colonies owe ‘debt of gratitude’, says Robert Jenrick

Tory leadership candidate wades into reparations debate, arguing empire brought democratic institutions

The Guardian - UK

Patients will still be waiting on hospital trolleys this winter but delays to 'tumble,' says Wes Streeting

The Health Secretary said waiting lists would be millions lower by the next general election expected in 2029

Evening Standard

TfL backtracks after 'banning' Greenpeace tax the rich advert ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Budget

Greenpeace was told it needed the Chancellor’s permission to use her in adverts calling for a wealth tax

Evening Standard

Why has the Scottish Government failed to reform council tax?

THE first and only really substantive reform to council tax in Scotland since the creation of the Scottish Parliament has been rate changes…

The National (Scotland)

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Labour Budget 'must cut energy bills by £450 to meet election pledge', SNP say

THE Chancellor must introduce a package of measures to bring down energy bills by £450 for the average household ...

The National (Scotland)

A history of the SNP's pledge to reform council tax

THE SNP first pledged to reform council tax before they even came into government in 2007. So, what happened since then?

The National (Scotland)

How the poll tax paved the way for council tax – and Margaret Thatcher's downfall

CONSIDER for a second if the Scottish Government introduced a replacement for council tax that was so unpopular it led to riots across the country…

The Conversation

2023 election study: what voters really wanted, and why the coalition’s mandate could be fragile

After winning the 2023 election, the National-led coalition government quickly embarked on a wide range of policy changes, often reversing the policies of its Labour predecessor.

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Evening Standard

What the papers say – October 29

Here are the biggest stories leading Tuesday’s front pages.

Evening Standard

Tory politicians to be knighted by Princess Royal at Windsor Castle

Sir David Davis, Sir Gavin Williamson and Sir Philip Davies will be honoured on Tuesday.

The Guardian - UK

Rachel Reeves expected to raise national minimum wage by 6% in 2025

Above-inflation increase would give pay rise to more than 1 million low-paid workers

Evening Standard

Budget 2024: Keir Starmer suffers biggest fall in popularity for new PM

Approval rating plunges from high of plus 11 after landslide election win to -38 as Wednesday’s Budget looms

Evening Standard

John Healey ‘wrong’ to suggest UK not ready to fight war, Conservatives warn

James Cartlidge warned MPs the threat of ‘existential war’ is ‘looming larger’.

Evening Standard

Constituent 'punched' by MP Mike Amesbury was arguing about 'winter fuel allowance and bridge closure'

Labour MP was involved in ‘heated’ discussion before alleged punching incident, witness claims

The National (Scotland)

Scottish community councillor accused of 'abhorrent racism'

A SCOTTISH community councillor and member of a far-right group which splintered from the “UK’s most dangerous” nationalist organisation has…

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