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THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: After years when the party seemed to be undeclared disciples of austerity, the government’s conscience – prompted by some shocking electoral setbacks – has been awoken. For the country’s sake, as well as its own, children must now be at the heart of everything it does,…

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Charles also visited SXSW London, a culture, technology and creativity festival being held in Shoreditch, east London.

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Housing associations want chancellor to class social housing as critical infrastructure to allow for extra spending

The shadow chancellor insisted the party has the right person in the top job.

COMMENT: If Reform performs well in the Hamilton by-election – a Scottish parliamentary seat that Labour ought to be able to take from the beleaguered SNP – the symbolism will send a message directly to the heart of Downing Street, says John Rentoul

The Independent looks at what the spending review is, why the government has launched one and what is expected to be in it

Around 9 million pensioners will receive the winter fuel payment this winter