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Labour MP Group Sparks Factionalism Concerns

A new group of Labour MPs, formed to counter Reform UK's influence, has sparked concerns about factionalism within the party, prompting criticism from Baroness Harman who warned of the potential for political backfire.

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Businesses Warn Against Further Tax Rises Amid Economic Downturn Fears

Following the October budget's £25 billion employer national insurance rise, businesses warn against further tax increases amid economic downturn fears, with economists predicting a public finance black hole.

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Labour Drops Plan to Ban Foreign Political Donations After Lord Alli Intervention

Labour dropped a plan to ban foreign political donations, reportedly after intervention from Lord Waheed Alli, the party's fundraising chief, preventing a potential ban on billionaire Elon Musk's donations to Reform UK, despite Labour receiving £4 million from a Cayman Islands-based hedge fund.

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Labour Party Divided Over Rosebank Oilfield Approval

Facing internal backlash, Keir Starmer's Labour party grapples with the potential approval of the Rosebank oilfield, despite a previous court ruling against it and the party's stated commitment to no new oil and gas licenses. Treasury support for a new application, potentially from Rachel Reeves, cr...

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UK Economy Stagnates After Labour's Election Victory

Following Labour's July 2024 election victory, Britain's economy stagnated in the latter half of 2024, with GDP growth flatlining; new business creation fell 8.5 percent in Q4 2024 compared to Q4 2023, and private sector job losses reached their fastest pace since 2009 (excluding the pandemic).

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Labour Faces Significant Seat Losses to Reform UK in New Mega-Poll

A new mega-poll by Focaldata, surveying nearly 18,000 voters, indicates Labour could lose up to 76 seats to Reform UK in a hypothetical election, primarily due to dissatisfaction with Labour's policy delivery among "moderate, interventionist" voters; this highlights a broader fragmentation of the Br...

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Controversial Mandelson Appointed to Key Diplomatic Role

Peter Mandelson, a former British government minister with a controversial past, was offered a diplomatic position in mid-December, sparking criticism for his past controversies and his recent positive comments about Donald Trump.

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Reform UK Overtakes Labour in Polls Amidst Brexit's Lingering Impact

A recent poll shows Nigel Farage's Reform UK party surpassing Labour in popularity, highlighting the influence of anti-establishment sentiment and voter frustration in British politics, despite Labour leader Keir Starmer's attempt to engage with the European Union.

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Starmer Seeks EU Reset Amidst Economic and Geopolitical Challenges

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with 27 EU leaders in Brussels on Monday, aiming to improve UK-EU relations and boost the UK economy, navigating complex international relations with the US and addressing contentious Brexit issues like fishing and free movement of people.

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UK Farm Shops Face Mass Closures Due to Budgetary Tax Hikes

The UK's recent budget is expected to cause the closure of approximately 700 farm shops—nearly half of the 1,580 currently operating—due to increased costs from higher minimum wage, employers' national insurance, and inheritance tax, resulting in thousands of job losses and sparking protests.

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Heathrow Expansion Sparks Major Political Backlash in UK

The UK government announced plans to expand Heathrow Airport, a decision sparking controversy due to environmental concerns, regional inequality issues, and internal party divisions, despite potential economic benefits.

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Reeves's U-Turn on Heathrow: Growth Trumps Green Agenda

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves's support for Heathrow's third runway, despite previous environmental objections, prioritizes economic growth over climate concerns, sparking internal party conflict and environmental criticism; the decision is based on a Heathrow-commissioned report with questionable...

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