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Are 16-year-old voters the key to future-proofing democracy?

In the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer's Labour government has announced plans to lower the voting age from 18 to 16 for all future elections, in a bid to "modernise democracy". But for the handful of other countries who have made the move, results have been mixed.

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SNP demand Scots energy bills not increased by 'toxic' Sizewell-C overspending

THE SNP have demanded Scots are not forced to pay for "toxic" overspending on the Sizewell-C budget..

The National (Scotland)

Pressure grows for Keir Starmer as SNP threaten to force Palestine recognition vote

THE SNP has threatened to “force a vote” and bring forward legislation for the UK to recognise Palestinian statehood, in a bid to heap further…

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SNP threaten to force Palestine recognition vote as PM faces pressure over Gaza

The party said it would seek to table a ‘Palestine Recognition Bill’ in the Commons unless Sir Keir Starmer changed his position.

Evening Standard

Voices: Keir Starmer will fight Corbyn’s new party by copying Emmanuel Macron

COMMENT: Macron won twice by forcing voters to choose between him and Marine Le Pen – Starmer will force a choice between him and Nigel Farage, says John Rentoul

The Independent UK

'Not in our name': Hundreds gather in Scottish cities to protest Donald Trump

PROTESTS against US president Donald Trump have started in Aberdeen with Scottish Greens MSPs in attendance..

The National (Scotland)

Voices: There won’t be a wealth tax – but Rachel Reeves can’t afford to rule it out just yet

INSIDE WESTMINSTER: A war is raging within government circles about the wisdom of placing a levy on individual assets, a measure that the chancellor rejects as anti-growth – but she can’t yet risk angering Labour backbenchers who remain in a mutinous mood, says Andrew Grice

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Keir Starmer defers recognising Palestine amid pressure from 221 MPs and Macron

KEIR Starmer has deferred on recognising Palestine amid pressure from over 200 MPS of all parties and French president Emmanuel Macron ...

The National (Scotland)

The Guardian view on standards in politics: a golden reform opportunity squandered

Editorial: Labour’s changes are too feeble and too late. These new bodies should have been launched long ago

The Guardian - UK

Reform voters could be lured to Labour with extra focus on NHS and cost of living – poll

More than half of 1,000 Reform voters polled would be more likely to vote Labour if hospital waiting lists come down

The Guardian - UK

'She will not be the last': Members react to Mhairi Black quitting the SNP

SNP members have reacted to key party figure and former Westminster deputy leader Mhairi Black’s decision to quit the party, telling The National…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney responds to Mhairi Black quitting SNP

John Swinney has said he “very much” regrets former SNP Westminster deputy leader Mhairi Black’s decision to quit the party.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney voices ‘regret’ after former MP Mhairi Black quits the SNP

The Scottish First Minister and SNP leader wished the ex-politician well.

Evening Standard

Reform wins first London by-election in major blow to Conservatives

Local Tory members fear that the Conservatives will lose control of both Bromley and Bexley councils to Reform next May

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Zack Polanski ‘open’ to working with new Corbyn and Sultana party

Green leadership candidate says any decision on alliance would be one for party members

The Guardian - UK

Campaigners targeting dozens of UK councils in push for four-day week

Move comes as South Cambridgeshire becomes first UK local authority to vote to make work pattern permanent

The Guardian - UK

Press shift: how the rightwing media are pivoting to Reform

It remains to be seen whether any paper will back Farage at next election, but damage may already be done for Tories

The National (Scotland)

More than 200 MPs urge Keir Starmer to immediately recognise Palestine

MORE than 200 cross-party MPs have called on Keir Starmer to immediately recognise the state of Palestine ...

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Voices: Could Your Party, Jeremy Corbyn’s hard-left breakaway outfit, actually come to Labour’s rescue?

COMMENT: The chaotic launch of Your Party suggests it will be anything but a slick, well-oiled political machine – and hiving off Labour’s hard left might prove beneficial to the government, says Sean O’Grady

Evening Standard

Cabinet minister calls Corbyn ‘chaotic’ after new party launch

Technology Secretary Peter Kyle was reflecting on what he called the ‘chaos and instability’ during Mr Corbyn’s tenure as leader of the Labour Party.

The National (Scotland)

Corbyn-Sultana party attracts 200,000 sign-ups in 24 hours

A new left-wing party being formed by Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana has already collected 200,000 sign-ups in less than 24 hours ...

Evening Standard

Former SNP Westminster deputy leader Mhairi Black quits party

The former MP is reported to have said there were ‘too many times’ she did not agree with decisions made by the party.

The National (Scotland)

Mhairi Black leaves SNP as she slates party direction

Mhairi Black has quit the SNP after becoming unhappy with the direction of the party.

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s all a game’ to some politicians, says Labour MP suspended for rebellion over planning bill

Chris Hinchliff says language used is indicative of ‘private schoolboy drinking club’ culture within government

The National (Scotland)

7 unhinged things Donald Trump has said about Scotland

DONALD Trump is set to arrive in Scotland today, a country he has made more than a few mad comments about over the years.

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