I won’t backtrack and return Tories to centre ground, insists Jenrick! B
Former immigration minister has pledged to leave the European Convention on Human Rights if elected Robert Jenrick speaks at the Conservative conference TOBY MELVILLE/REUTERS Robert Jenrick has insisted that he will not backtrack on his policy positions and return the Conservative…
Rachel Reeves slapped with warning huge capital gains tax hike would cost £2bn! B
HMRC’s own figures suggest large increase in capital gains tax would backfire. Rachel Reeves has been warned that a huge hike in capital gains tax would cost the Treasury billions of pounds. The Chancellor is considering increasing the levy on the…
Sue Gray set to miss inaugural meeting of council of nations and regions_P
PM will convene Friday’s summit of devolved nations and English mayors without Gray by his side, No 10 says Sue Gray – formerly chief of staff, now an envoy – is taking a break between roles, a Downing Street source…
Police record 40 new allegations against Mohamed Al Fayed and others_P
More people come forward to report alleged offences, including rape and sexual abuse, covering 34-year period Mohamed Al Fayed, the former owner of Harrods, died last year. Photograph: Murdo Macleod/The Guardian The Metropolitan police have said they are investigating 40 new allegations, including…
Keir Starmer issued devastating blow as GMB viewers have their say in landslide poll! B
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s popularity has dramatically plummeted according to a poll shared by ITV’s Good Morning Britain. Keir Starmer’s popularity has continued to plummet, according to a poll made by Good Morning Britain. Ahead of the general election in July,…
Keir Starmer misery as poll shows how Labour voters really feel about party since election! B
Sir Keir Starmer marks 100 days in office today – but few would deny that his government has got off to a shaky start. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer (Image: Getty) Sir Keir Starmer has been dealt a crushing blow on the…
Robert Jenrick makes pitch to Tory centre with Cleverly frontbench offer_P
Conservative leadership candidate says he would be ‘delighted’ for eliminated rival to join his shadow cabinet Robert Jenrick said he wanted the Conservative party to occupy ‘the common ground of British politics’. Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters The Conservative leadership hopeful Robert Jenrick has made…
UK economy returns to growth in boost to Rachel Reeves before budget! B
GDP rises by 0.2% in August after flatlining in June and July but rate of expansion slower than first half of year UK growth over the broader three months to the end of August also rose by 0.2%. Photograph: Vuk Valcic/Zuma…
Swinney to ask Starmer for more public spending! B
First Minister’s plea comes after ‘chaotic’ SNP is warned it cannot pay for services in their current form John Swinney said he wanted to persuade the Prime Minister of ‘the potential of public sector investment to stop austerity’ SCOTT HEPPELL/AFP/Getty Images…
Rachel Reeves considers raising capital gains tax to 39%_P
Exclusive: Rates of 33% to 39% being tested as Treasury source says tax-raising plans are in ‘complete disarray’ Whitehall sources say a scramble is under way to find taxes to fill a hole the IFS thinktank says is as big as…