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Labour peer Alan Haworth dies on Iceland holiday with wife

He was a secretary of the parliamentary Labour Party from 1992 to 2004, then a member of the House of Lords.

The Independent UK

How are the super-rich taxed in the UK today?

BY refusing to commit to implementing a wealth tax on the super-rich, Labour shadow chancellor has inadvertently reopened the conversation on how…

The National (Scotland)

Abandoning a wealth tax is a ruinous Labour strategy. It’s ‘Blairism without the cash’

The tough choice is not to court big business, but to invest in rebuilding our shattered society, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

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Highland Council by-election candidates announced after LibDem resignation

HIGHLAND council have confirmed the details of the seven candidates standing in the Tain and Easter Ross ward by-election.

The National (Scotland)

How much could a wealth tax generate for public spending?

LABOUR’S refusal to commit to introducing higher taxes on the super-rich will have infuriated many on the left as the party doubles down on its…

The National (Scotland)

SNP would win a vote on Greens deal at conference, says Yousaf

The deal brought the Scottish Greens’ co-leaders into Government and shored up the pro-independence majority in Holyrood.

The Independent UK

Labour wealth tax U-turn 'disturbing but not surprising', says First Minister

THE First Minister has branded Labour’s wealth tax U-turn as “disturbing but not surprising” after the party’s shadow chancellor insisted…

The National (Scotland)

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'Labour abandoning everything they’ve ever stood for under Starmer', ex MP says

AN ex-Labour MP has accused the party of tailoring policy to the English middle class and “abandoning everything they’ve ever stood for” in a…

The National (Scotland)

Nadine Dorries has gone, but Sunak’s electoral problems are still front and centre

MPs are relieved to see the back of the Johnson era, but know they are still staring into the abyss, says Katy Balls, political editor of the Spectator

The Guardian - UK

Scottish Government slams Tory plans for King Charles portrait in schools

THE Scottish Government has criticised Tory plans to hang portraits of the King in public buildings like schools and nurseries, with the First…

The National (Scotland)

Labour’s David Lammy visits Brazil to build ‘climate justice’ partnership

Shadow foreign secretary says Starmer government would work with President Lula on radical climate action

The Guardian - UK

Top economists pile pressure on Keir Starmer to reverse Tory cuts

Prominent academics say they are concerned Labour’s programme will not break with Tory economic orthodoxy

The Independent UK

Tories turn on ‘useless’ Nadine Dorries after attack on Sunak

Boris Johnson loyalist branded ‘bitter’ and ‘embarrassment’ – after making extraordinary accusation in exit letter that PM put her safety at risk

The Independent UK

What the papers say – August 28

Fresh rifts in the Conservative party has set tongues wagging as they are warned of an election bloodbath.

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Tories warn ‘infighting’ after Nadine Dorries’ exit could hurt electoral chances

The Conservative Party has been roiled by blue-on-blue attacks after the former cabinet minister finally handed in her resignation.

The Independent UK

Labour pledges to strengthen accountability for NHS bosses in wake of Letby case

Calls for hospital managers to be held accountable for failings have mounted as concerns about the killer nurse were not addressed for months.

The Independent UK

Lib Dems say increasing number of ambulance breakdowns putting patients at risk

One NHS trust said it had a 14-year-old ambulance, according to the Lib Dems

The Independent UK

Racist language not tolerated in Government documents, minister says

It comes after a newspaper investigation uncovered the use of slurs on official websites.

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The Independent UK

No 10 crackdown on racism as minister warns officials n-word slurs won’t be tolerated

Exclusive: Cabinet Office acts in response to The Independent’s investigation which uncovered n-word in string of official documents

The Guardian - UK

Nadine Dorries’ departure is relief for Sunak but byelection holds danger

Labour and Lib Dems hopeful of capturing seat, and backbench Tories fear Dorries’ words could haunt PM

The Independent UK

Labour criticised for ‘shameful’ dropping of wealth tax

Rachel Reeves said a Labour government would not introduce higher levies on property, capital gains and top earners.

The Independent UK

Greenpeace criticism ‘desperate’, Mid Bedfordshire Labour candidate says

Alistair Strathern joined party activists on the doorsteps of Flitwick on Sunday, a day after Nadine Dorries confirmed her resignation.

The Independent UK

Labour confident it ‘can win’ Nadine Dorries’ Mid Bedfordshire seat

But the Lib Dems are also hopeful they can snap up the traditionally safe Tory constituency from third place in 2019.

The National (Scotland)

SNP by-election victory 'would force Labour rethink on child poverty', says FM

HUMZA Yousaf has said that a victory for the SNP in the upcoming Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election could force Labour to rethink their stance…

The Guardian - UK

Rachel Reeves rules out wealth tax if Labour wins next election

Shadow chancellor also confirms Starmer leadership pledge to increase 45p top rate is off the table

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