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Six more Labour officials step down in wake of party's stance on Gaza

ANOTHER six Scottish Labour officials have quit their roles following the leadership’s “gag order” on discussing Gaza.

The National (Scotland)

Rishi Sunak plots tax and stamp duty cuts to win back voters after by-election drubbing

The threshold for paying the 40 per cent higher rate of income tax could be raised in the 2024 spring budget, according to one report

The Independent UK

Senior Labour figures speak out as Starmer 'steamrolls' Scottish democracy

KEIR Starmer's determination to "steamroll over Scottish democracy" must be resisted by Labour members, governing voices in the party…

The National (Scotland)

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Michael Russell: In the fog of war in a digital age, we must search for the truth

IN the great scheme of things, and particularly amidst an escalating and frightening war in the Middle East which is causing vast suffering to the…

The National (Scotland)

Resigning Oxford City councillors say party leadership ‘complicit in war crimes’

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer argued he ‘was not saying that Israel had the right to cut off water, food, fuel or medicines’.

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak considers tax cut for top earners after byelection defeats

Tories may also reduce stamp duty in bid to win back voters and reduce pressure on PM, reports say

The Guardian - UK

Man pleads guilty to sending ‘vile and abusive’ email to Labour MP Angela Rayner

The prosecution came after Ms Rayner, 43, requested a victim’s right to review.

The Independent UK

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Tory by-election defeats: John Rentoul answers your questions from Farage’s return to election timeline

John Rentoul answers your questions as Sir Keir Starmer declared Labour was ‘redrawing the political map’ following a historic Tory by-election trouncing

The Independent UK

Labour MPs told to ‘keep feet on ground’ after historic byelection wins

Starmer’s aides warn against complacency as huge swings from Tories raise prospect of 1997-style landslide next year

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak says by-election defeats ‘disappointing’ but blames ‘local factors’

Labour took both Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire from the Conservatives in results announced on Friday.

Evening Standard

I’m the heir to Blair, says Starmer after Tory ‘armageddon’ by-election defeats

Labour leader hails ‘game-changer’ victories that put his party on the path to power

The Independent UK

Senior Tories say party seems to be giving up after byelection defeats

Sunak appears safe but divisions widening on strategy, as MP bemoans lack of support in Tamworth

The Guardian - UK

‘People are just so fed up’: Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire voters on a mood for change

On the streets of Labour’s new constituencies, there was anti-Tory feeling – but also much apathy

The Guardian - UK

Biggest by-election swings of all time: Labour shocks Tories in Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire

Labour achieved a great swing of 23.9 points in Tamworth, Staffordshire, which is high enough to be ranked as the second highest swing by Labour at a by-election since 1945.

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The Independent UK

Sunak says by-election defeats ‘disappointing’ but blames ‘local factors’

Labour took both Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire from the Conservatives in results announced on Friday.

The Guardian - UK

Tory cheerleaders dig deep to keep upbeat after byelection calamities

Greg Hands and fellow party apologists spin themselves in circles in search of positive twist on historic defeats

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Labour’s byelection victories: the party is edging closer to power

Editorial: This has been a terrible week for Rishi Sunak. But Sir Keir Starmer needs to correct course too

The National (Scotland)

Worst of Westminster: Bowie downplays Tory losses as Cameron crosses floor

Good evening! The UK Parliament returned from the conference season break this week and, by the end of it, the Tories had lost two of their MPs and…

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The Guardian - UK

Labour deeply divided over Starmer’s line on Israel-Hamas war

Although the Labour leader is attempting to soften his initial approach, many still he is alienating Muslim voters and liberal left

Evening Standard

OPINION - Keir Starmer has two more reasons to cheer, but also plenty to fear

Have you ever had the experience of striving to achieve a goal – perhaps you aced an exam, won a cup or even picked up a pair of parliamentary by-elections – but instead of joy, you're suddenly left with a feeling of emptiness?

The Guardian - UK

Double byelection defeat shines bright light on Tories’ plight

Rishi Sunak left with worst of all worlds as Tory base stays home and Labour and Reform UK rack up votes

The Independent UK

‘Architects of disaster’: Boris, Truss and Tory right accused of leading party into electoral wilderness

Tory chair Greg Hands blames ‘legacy’ issues, as moderates warn PM against further lurch to the right

The Guardian - UK

An amazing turnaround? A less terrible disaster? After these byelections, Sunak may not be able to deliver either

The prime minister’s allies are trying to explain away today’s humiliating losses, but most MPs accept the threat is existential, says Katy Balls, political editor of the Spectator

The Conversation

Astounding byelection losses are about more than Tory MPs’ conduct – the party has a big general election problem

Byelection results in Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire represent new lows for a Conservative government that will soon be obliged to confront its mortality.

The National (Scotland)

Unbelievable moment as Tory minister downplays by-election defeats

TORY MP Andrew Bowie has claimed by-election defeats in Tamworth and Mid-Bedfordshire were “not gigantic” as he blamed the results on people…

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