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Reform's Poll Numbers Decline as Labour Gains Ground

New polls show a decline in support for the Reform party, down three points to 28 percent, while Labour gained one point to 23 percent and the Conservatives gained two points to 21 percent; this follows a YouGov poll showing a similar trend, with Reform's lead narrowing but remaining significant.

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UK Announces £100bn Investment Plan Amidst Welfare Cuts

The UK government will invest over £100bn in capital projects over five years, prioritizing infrastructure, health, defense, and economic growth, funded by revised fiscal rules and offset by welfare cuts, including £5bn in disability benefits.

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£15 Billion UK Investment in Regional Transport Announced Amidst Spending Review Tensions

The UK government announces a £15 billion investment in regional transport outside London, part of a wider £113 billion capital spending plan to boost economic growth and counter concerns over spending cuts; however, disagreements remain with some departments about budget allocations.

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Starmer Rules Out Scottish Independence Referendum

Keir Starmer, the UK Labour leader, has rejected calls for a second Scottish independence referendum, prioritizing economic stability over constitutional matters, despite First Minister John Swinney's efforts to gain demonstrable support for independence.

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UK Attorney General Faces Resignation Calls After Nazi Comparison

UK Attorney General Lord Hermer apologized for comparing right-wing politicians to Nazis following a speech last week, prompting calls for his resignation from opposition parties and some within his own Labour party; the controversy highlights internal party divisions and potential electoral impacts...

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Record High Scottish Independence Support Amidst Political Upheaval

A Norstat poll reveals 54% support for Scottish independence, a record high influenced by declining Labour support and Reform UK's rise; support jumps to 58% if Nigel Farage were Prime Minister, threatening the Union.

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Cab Rank Rule Circumvention Highlights Attorney General's Client Selection

The Cab Rank Rule, obligating barristers to accept any case, is frequently disregarded, as evidenced by high-profile lawyers selectively choosing clients based on personal values, prompting debate about the Attorney General's choices and the rule's efficacy.

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Parliamentary Chaplain's Gaza Prayer Sparks Outrage

During yesterday's private parliamentary prayers, the Speaker's chaplain unexpectedly included a prayer for "Gaza," prompting immediate outrage from MPs across the political spectrum, with accusations of bias and a lack of balance due to the omission of other global conflicts; the chaplain has since...

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Record Channel Migrant Arrivals Amidst Accusations of Labour's Misleading Statistics

Over 1,195 migrants crossed the Channel into the UK on Saturday, the fifth-highest daily total since 2018, following the end of the Tory Rwanda scheme and amidst accusations of Labour's misleading statistics on migrant removals.

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Blunkett opposes abolishing two-child benefit cap, creating Labour party tension

Former Labour home secretary David Blunkett opposes abolishing the two-child benefit cap, creating tension within the Labour party and forcing Sir Keir Starmer to decide whether to raise or scrap the limit, which would cost approximately £3.5 billion.

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Islington's Bright Start: A Model for Early Years Support

Islington's Bright Start program, a continuation of the Sure Start initiative, provides integrated early years support services for families, including childcare, health services, and support groups, contrasting with the closure of 1,416 similar centers nationwide due to austerity.

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Farage Challenges Starmer, Reform UK Targets Labour

Nigel Farage challenged Keir Starmer to a debate in a working-class community, highlighting Reform UK's electoral success and advocating for policy changes such as overhauling the two-child benefit cap and reversing winter fuel allowance restrictions, potentially capitalizing on Labour's vulnerabili...

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