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Voices: A cabinet reshuffle is coming: will it include Rachel Reeves?

COMMENT: MPs often say that they are not interested in the tittle-tattle of who is up and who is down, but they always are. And, notes John Rentoul, the growing speculation shines a light on ministers’ performances so far

The Independent UK

Badenoch launches bid to get nine local elections rescheduled for May

Local government minister Jim McMahon laid an order earlier this week to postpone elections in several council areas.

The Independent UK

Angela Rayner insists workers’ rights package is ringfenced

Deputy prime minister dismisses suggestions of Labour rift, saying employment protections will boost growth

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Economic growth ‘severely hindered’ without spending review boost, councils warn

Analysis identified an £8 billion funding gap in local government finances by 2029 if current cost and demand trends continued.

The Independent UK

Angela Rayner reportedly told about offensive WhatsApp joke in 2022

Deputy prime minister reportedly told separately by two councillors about lewd messages about her on group

The Guardian - UK

Get In review: The inside story of Labour — and the snake pit around Keir Starmer

Get In is a succinct title for a story which combines single-minded pursuit of power with a host of football references (10 separate ones in the index alone plus many metaphors). From electoral wipeout in the Jeremy Corbyn-led rout of 2019 to a convincing mandate in 2024, it is also…

Evening Standard

Labour’s new towns plan means home ownership no longer pipe dream for millions of Britons, says Angela Rayner

The deputy prime minister has written for The Independent hailing Labour’s plans for up to a dozen new towns in England

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Greenfield land likely to be included in proposals for new towns, says minister

Matthew Pennycook said some ‘standalone’ areas of undeveloped land could be included in the recommendations.

Evening Standard

Thursday briefing: Has Labour laid the foundations for fixing Britain’s housing crisis?

In today’s newsletter: The government is proposing big investment and sweeping planning law reform, but critics say the goals are unrealistic and inadequate. We recap Angela Rayner’s housing policy

The Guardian - UK

Angela Rayner doubles down on Ukraine support amid Trump-Putin talks

THE UK will continue to support Ukraine’s defence against Russia, the Deputy Prime Minister emphasised, after Donald Trump claimed he and Vladimir…

The National (Scotland)

UK vows ‘steadfast’ support for Ukraine amid reports of Trump-Putin talks

‘The whole of Parliament’ continues to support Ukraine, Angela Rayner said, amid the US president’s moves to draw the conflict to an end.

Evening Standard

British builders will start work on new towns before next election – Starmer

Each new town will have the potential for 10,000 or more homes, contributing towards the 1.5 million which the Government has pledged to build.

Evening Standard

Starmer sets out plans for 10,000-home new towns

Sir Keir Starmer said the Government was ‘sweeping aside the blockers’ to get homes built.

The Independent UK

Rayner took advice from NHS trauma specialists for Grenfell demolition meeting

Some of those who survived and were bereaved by the 2017 fire expressed upset and shock after the meeting.

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Evening Standard

Angela Rayner took advice from NHS trauma specialists for Grenfell demolition meeting

Some of those who survived and were bereaved by the 2017 fire expressed upset and shock after the meeting

Evening Standard

How lobbying Charles saw himself as a ‘meddler’ before he became King

As the Prince of Wales, Charles faced criticism for his frequent letters to government ministers.

Evening Standard

King hosts Prime Minister and devolved leaders at Windsor

Sir Keir Starmer was invited along with the First Ministers of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

The Independent UK

Minister ‘absolutely’ confident Government will meet 1.5 million homes pledge

It comes as ministers have pledged an additional £350million for affordable and social rent homes.

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King to host political leaders from across the UK at Windsor Castle

Sir Keir Starmer, as well as devolved leaders from Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, have been invited the event, it is believed.

The Independent UK

Labour rebels push for four-day week in employment rights drive

More than a dozen Labour MPs, and one Green MP, have challenged Angela Rayner to commit to exploring a transition ‘across the economy’ from five working days to four – with no reduction in pay

The Guardian - UK

Rogue landlords in England to face curbs on housing benefit income, says Labour

Deputy PM Angela Rayner announces plans as she presents £350m funding increase for affordable housing

Evening Standard

Government pledges another £350 million for affordable homes

The Government has pledged to build 1.5 million homes over the course of the Parliament.

Evening Standard

King ‘to host political leaders at Windsor Castle’

Charles is believed to have invited Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and leaders of the devolved nations to Windsor Castle.

Evening Standard

What we know about 'offensive' Labour WhatsApp group that has seen two MPs suspended

Labour officials are said to concerned that more messages from the ‘Trigger me Timbers’ group will be leaked

Evening Standard

Diane Abbott calls on all members of 'racist and sexist' Labour WhatsApp group to quit

Diane Abbott urges all involved in offensive Labour WhatsApp group to step down as two MPs lose the whip

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