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Angela Rayner accuses Tories of 'desperate tactics' after being cleared by police over council house row

The decision comes after what police described as a “thorough” investigation

Evening Standard

Reality check: can Treasury afford pledge to raise tax-free pension allowance?

We look at whether the Conservative pledge for a ‘triple lock plus’ can really be paid for by cracking down on tax avoidance

The Guardian - UK

Is Starmer really a socialist and what will happen if Labour wins election?

So far Labour has doubled down on economic stability and political caution – but key voices are identifying with the ideology

The Guardian - UK

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'Send refugees to Outer Hebrides where nobody lives', Reform MP says

LEE Anderson has been accused of showing “disdain” for the Western Isles after he suggested sending asylum seekers to the “remote” islands…

The National (Scotland)

Do you back Rishi Sunak’s plans for national service? Join The Independent Debate

Have your say: In his first major policy proposal since the general election was announced the prime minister insisted his plans for mandatory national service would help unite society

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer caught in 'brazen lie' over Labour probe into Diane Abbott

KEIR Starmer has been accused of telling a “brazen lie” over the internal Labour investigation inot Diane Abbott ...

The National (Scotland)

Green candidate aims to improve disability representation at Westminster

A "RISING star" councillor running in the General Election has said Westminster does not "care" about disabled people as she…

The National (Scotland)

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What is Labour's private school tax plan ahead of the general election?

With political parties putting forward policies they hope to gain traction with voters, the latest from Labour has garnered some criticism

Evening Standard

Ed Davey falls into Lake Windermere as he reveals Lib Dem plan to fix sewage crisis

Liberal Democrats want to abolish Ofwat and ban bonuses for water company chief executives

The Independent UK

No budget until September if Labour wins election, says Reeves

Shadow chancellor insists no additional tax rises will be needed beyond ones already announced by the party

The Guardian - UK

Is Labour ready for government? Understanding Keir Starmer’s narrative of renewal

Is Labour ready for government? This question is being asked regularly of the public by pollsters YouGov, especially as the UK approaches the general election on July 4. For many, the answer is a measure of the extent to which Keir Starmer has changed the party since he became leader.

The Conversation

Douglas Ross calls on voters to 'deliver a fatal blow to the SNP'

DOUGLAS Ross has said he wants to “deliver a fatal blow” as he said the election was a chance to make Scotland “free of the SNP”.

The National (Scotland)

Tories concede defeat in bid to bring 'loopholes' into buffer zone legislation

TORY MSPs have been forced to concede defeat in their efforts to bring several “loopholes” into buffer zone legislation.

The National (Scotland)

MPs urge Home Secretary to introduce £2,885 fee waiver for bereaved foreign spouses before election

Grieving widows are priced out of the indefinite leave to remain application fee, MPs say

Evening Standard

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Evening Standard

OPINION - Keir Starmer may be 'sleepy', but that's an improvement on an increasingly desperate Rishi Sunak

Is it “sleepy” Keir or “desperate” Rishi? Take your pick of insults in week one of the campaign, because there is plenty more invective to pep up the weeks up to the election on July 4. The respective camps, however, will be based more on real dividing lines than slingshots.

International Business Times

UK Labour Touts Pro-business Shift As Industry Figures Back Party In Election

The UK's Labour opposition vowed Tuesday to be both "pro-worker and pro-business" after winning the backing of 120 industry leaders as the party tries to oust the Conservatives in the upcoming general election.

The National (Scotland)

BBC apologises to Nigel Farage after presenter branded him 'inflammatory'

NIGEL Farage has questioned the BBC’s impartiality after the broadcaster described him as using “inflammatory” language.

The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves declares ‘I am ready’ to become chancellor

Labour’s shadow chancellor promised to ‘turn the page on chaos and decline’ under the Tories

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Evening Standard

Tories defend 'triple lock plus' pensions campaign promise dubbed 'laughable' by Labour

Mel Stride also insists proposal for national service at age 18 is a ‘great idea’

The Independent UK

What is the triple lock plus – and what could it mean for pensions?

Rishi Sunak says the pledge will prevent millions of pensioners from paying more tax

Evening Standard

Three more London Labour MPs announce they're standing down at election

The resignations mean 15 MPs will not stand again in the general election

The Guardian - UK

Minister says Tories will pay for pensions policy by clamping down on tax avoidance

Mel Stride says pensioners will pay more income tax under Labour as critics say plan is merely reversal of previous Tory policy

The Independent UK

All Rishi Sunak’s planned policies if the Conservative Party wins the general election

Plans announced include mandatory national service and a ‘triple lock plus’ for pensioners

Evening Standard

What is Triple Lock Pension Plus? Conservatives promise £2.4bn pensioner tax cut

What benefits will pensioners actually gain from the new tax allowance?

Evening Standard

National Service scheme explained: who does it apply to?

All you need to know about the National Service proposed by the Tory government

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