Tag #Uk Politics

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UK to Tax Inherited Farmland Over £1 Million

The UK government will implement a 20% inheritance tax on agricultural properties over £1 million from April 2026, impacting an estimated 500 estates annually, aiming to curb tax avoidance but sparking protests from farmers concerned about losing family farms.

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Scotland to Scrap Two-Child Benefit Cap, Lifting 15,000 Children Out of Poverty

The Scottish government will end the UK's two-child benefit cap in 2026, aiming to lift 15,000 children out of poverty; this requires data cooperation with the UK government and will cost an estimated £1.7 billion.

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Starmer to Appoint Sue Gray to House of Lords

Keir Starmer plans to appoint his former chief of staff, Sue Gray, and several other former Labour MPs to the House of Lords in the New Year Honours, following Gray's resignation from Downing Street in October 2023 after reported clashes with other aides and salary disputes over a subsequent envoy r...

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Farage Denies Seeking Musk Donation, But Says He Would Accept It

Nigel Farage, leader of the UK Reform Party, denied actively seeking donations from Elon Musk but confirmed he would accept them if offered; Westminster is abuzz with speculation that Musk could donate up to $100 million to the party, which is challenging the Labour Party.

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Starmer's "Plan for Change": Ambitious Targets Raise Concerns

Keir Starmer will announce a new plan for change on Thursday, including ambitious targets to improve education, reduce NHS waiting lists, and build 1.5 million new homes; however, local councils and NHS leaders express concerns about the feasibility of these targets.

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英国下议院通过安乐死合法化法案,引发多方担忧

英国下议院以330票对275票通过了允许医生协助自杀的历史性法案,但该法案仍需经上议院批准,并面临关于末期病患可能面临的压力以及安宁疗护系统不足的担忧。

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Scotland to Scrap Two-Child Benefit Cap by 2026

The Scottish government will scrap the two-child benefit cap affecting 15,000 children by April 2026, costing an estimated £110m-£150m, facing opposition criticism and requiring UK government data.

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Labour Faces Backlash Over 67 Reviews, Consultations Launched Since Taking Power

The Labour government, 152 days into its term, faces criticism for launching at least 67 reviews and consultations, delaying policy implementation and prompting accusations of insufficient pre-government planning, despite the government's claims that this thorough evidence-gathering is necessary to ...

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UK Wealth Inequality: Osborne's Profits Expose Urgent Need for Wealth Tax

Former UK Chancellor George Osborne's recent £70 million profit share highlights the UK's accelerating wealth concentration, with £5.5 trillion in inheritance expected over 30 years, exacerbating inequality and necessitating wealth tax reform for social mobility and public funding.

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Labour's shaky start: Low voter support and communication failures hinder Starmer's leadership.

Keir Starmer's Labour party won a landslide victory in July with 34% of the vote, but negative media coverage, internal issues, and unpopular budget decisions have damaged public perception, creating challenges for his leadership.

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Reform UK's Rise in Scotland Could Reshape Holyrood

Reform UK gained 7% in Scotland's July election, outperforming Conservatives in 25 seats; recent by-election results (12%-25% first preferences) and polls (10%+) suggest they could win 8-12 MSP seats in the next election, potentially becoming the third-largest party and significantly impacting gover...

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Labour MP Resigns After "Stolen Phone" Conviction

Labour transport secretary Louise Haigh resigned after a 2014 conviction for falsely reporting a stolen phone was revealed; she pleaded guilty but claims it was a mistake, prompting a rapid replacement by Heidi Alexander and raising questions about vetting processes.

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