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Labour's Landslide Victory: A Precarious Mandate

A Labour-linked thinktank report warns that Keir Starmer's electoral win, despite a 174-seat majority, rests on a weak foundation and is vulnerable to shifts in voter support, particularly from the left, with significant support for Green and Lib Dem parties, highlighting the fragility of Labour's c...

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"UK Government Announces Spending Review to Fund Defence Increase"

"Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a comprehensive spending review to identify savings and fund a planned increase in defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030, a move that will require cuts to other government departments and could cost an additional \£20 billion annually."

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UK and Scotland in Talks Over Two-Child Benefit Cap

The UK Prime Minister and Scotland's First Minister met to discuss Scotland's plan to end the two-child benefit cap, affecting 15,000 families and requiring UK government data and cooperation, despite ongoing tensions over funding.

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Starmer's Civil Service Overhaul to Tackle Policy Implementation Challenges

Facing challenges in implementing policies, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is initiating a major restructuring of the British civil service, aiming to address internal obstacles hindering policy changes and anticipating criticism from opposition parties. The overhaul involves a potential reduction i...

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Starmer Outlines Six Key Policy Goals with Specific Targets

Sir Keir Starmer's speech on Thursday presented six key policy goals with specific targets for improvement by the end of parliament, addressing living standards, housing, healthcare, policing, early childhood education, and energy security, aiming to improve various aspects of British life.

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Labour MPs Face Backlash Over Inheritance Tax on Farms

329 Labour MPs voted against a motion to scrap a new inheritance tax on farms worth over £1 million, despite representing constituencies with thousands of farms, sparking anger among rural voters and concerns about the future of family farms.

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Hertfordshire Private School Closure Blamed on Labour's Tax Policy

Immanuel College Prep School in Hertfordshire is closing due to financial pressures stemming from the Labour government's tax policies, including a 20% VAT increase on school fees starting January 1st, 2025; students will transition to Kerem School or complete their year at the senior school.

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UK Government's £70bn Spending Increase Funded by Business-Focused Tax Rises

The UK government implemented a near-£70bn public spending increase funded by tax rises, mainly affecting businesses through National Insurance, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax freezes; despite criticism, the Office for Budget Responsibility forecasts minimal long-term GDP change.

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Union Leader Condemns Starmer's Criticism of Civil Service

Keir Starmer's criticism of the UK civil service as complacent has prompted a strong rebuke from the head of the senior civil servants' union, Dave Penman, who accused Starmer of using "Trumpian" language and warned of the damage to morale and the government's reform agenda.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Starmer Unveils Six Key Policy Milestones for UK Economic and Public Service Reform

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced six key policy milestones including 150 major infrastructure projects, aiming to boost economic growth, improve public services, and increase accountability, while facing criticism for lowered targets and excluding immigration.

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Starmer Pledges 13,000 More Police Officers in Crime Crackdown

Keir Starmer pledged 13,000 additional police officers and a named officer for every neighborhood in England and Wales by 2029, funded by £100 million, aiming to combat rising crime and antisocial behavior, with support from major retailers.

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UK Stamp Duty Hike to Hit First-Time Buyers Hard

The UK government's reinstatement of higher stamp duty thresholds from April 1st, 2024, will significantly increase costs for first-time buyers, particularly in expensive areas like London, where the average stamp duty bill could increase by over £11,000, reversing Labour's pre-election promises and...

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