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Minister rejected plans for national service two days before Tory pledge
Andrew Murrison said there were ‘no plans’ to introduce national service, which has now been announced as Tory policy by the Prime Minister.
No income tax or national insurance rises if Labour win General Election, confirms Reeves
"We certainly won’t be increasing income tax or national insurance if we win at the election"
Starmer defends New Deal ‘rebrand’ after union backlash
The party leader denied Labour is watering down policies on things like zero-hours contracts, parental leave and sick pay.
Israeli police scuffle with protesters in huge demo against Netanyahu government
The protesters called for the resignation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and demanded an election.
Jeremy Corbyn’s Islington North constituents back his re-election campaign
Corbyn has been suspended by Labour since 2020.
Nursery owner says she might vote Labour after speaking to Sunak
A nursery owner told the PA news agency that she had not been satisfied after questioning the Prime Minister on support for childcare providers.
Nearly 80 Tory MPs quitting ahead of General Election in post-war record exodus
The total not seeking re-election on July 4 hit 76 on Friday afternoon.
MP accuses Tory whip of ‘drunken bullying and harassment’
Julian Knight made allegations of bullying and harassment against a Government whip in his valedictory House of Commons speech.