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As calls rise for long-range missiles for Kyiv, Lammy says West ‘won’t be pushed by Putin’
Sir Keir Starmer and Joe Biden met last week to discuss defense, but no decision was reached on whether Ukraine can launch British long-range missiles into Russia. The foreign secretary has stated that the UK and its allies would not be "bullied by Putin's shameless grandstanding" as the prime minister faces pressure to enable Ukraine to launch British long-range missiles into Russia. David Lammy called the Russian president's threats to deploy nuclear weapons "totally unacceptable" if the West sent more arms to Kyiv.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer won’t rule out eliminating single-person council tax reduction
The prime minister stated that he would consider everything "in the round" as speculation grows over what spending cuts will be included in the 2019 budget. Sir Keir Starmer has declined to rule out eliminating the single-person council tax rebate, claiming that public-finance choices must be considered "in the round." There has been growing speculation that Chancellor Rachel Reeves's first budget, released on October 30, will repeal the 25% tax relief for single persons.
Starmer faces union pressure over the winter fuel payment decrease
Leaders of two of the largest unions have stepped up pressure on the government over its plan to reduce winter fuel subsidies for millions of pensioners in England and Wales. Unite general secretary Sharon Graham urged the government to "do a U-turn," while the leader of the PCS union, Fran Heathcote, called it a "mistake" that needed to be "corrected." Paul Nowak, president of the Trades Union Congress, which brings together unions, has also stated that the government should "rethink" and seek different forms of support for pensioners.
Local authorities are pressuring Angela Rayner to scrap the Right to Buy legislation that allowed her to buy her council property to close a £2.2billion budget gap
Angela Rayner, the housing secretary, is prepared to potentially scrap the Right to Buy initiative, which allowed her to buy her council property, as local authorities face mounting pressure to close a £2.2 billion budget gap. Rayner is set to survey whether to scrap the landmark plan introduced by Margaret Thatcher in 1980. According to the Telegraph, the deputy prime minister attended an 'urgent meeting' with local authorities last month to discuss housing reforms, but it is unclear whether specific measures were mentioned.
Jeremy Hunt warns economic watchdog against Chancellor Rachel Reeves ‘fiddling the fiscal rules’
Last night, Jeremy Hunt called on Britain's economic watchdog to prevent Labour from 'fiddling the fiscal laws'. The former Chancellor will introduce a Commons amendment today that would oblige the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) to investigate the implications of Rachel Reeves's move to reform the fiscal rules that control government expenditure and borrowing. Ms Reeves has accepted similar regulations to the last Tory government, including provisions that require the national debt to decline as a share of income within five years.
Foreign secretary declares UK arms sales suspension to Israel
David Lammy stated that the restriction was not an arms embargo, but there was a "clear risk" that some UK weapons would be used in violation of international law. The UK will halt some arms sales to Israel, Foreign Secretary David Lammy has said. Mr Lammy stated that the decision was made following an examination of export licences for UK guns, which discovered a "clear risk" that they may be used to commit "a serious violation of international humanitarian law".
Anger as Angela Rayner refuses to rule out abolishing council tax exemption for singles
Angela Rayner refused yesterday to rule out eliminating the council tax exemption for single persons. The single-person discount automatically decreases payments by 25% for taxpayers who live alone, regardless of their financial situation. It saves a person living alone in a band D property approximately £500 per year on their council tax bill. However, councils are reportedly pleading with the government to withdraw the rebate and remove the 5% annual restriction on council tax increases.
Tory MP’s smoking ban tweet labelled ‘repugnant’
Conservative MP Esther McVey has been branded "repugnant" for adopting a Holocaust poem to attack the government's proposals for stricter outdoor smoking regulations. The Tatton MP published a piece of Martin Niemoller's 1946 poem "First They Came" on social media with the caption: "Pertinent words about Starmer's smoking ban." The Board of Deputies of British Jews urged the former cabinet minister to apologize for the "breathtakingly thoughtless comparison."
Starmer in Berlin to ‘turn the corner on Brexit’
The UK is beginning talks on a new cooperation treaty with Germany as the Labour administration seeks to "reset" relations with Europe. Sir Keir Starmer, who is in Berlin for talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, said the agreement was part of an effort to "turn a corner on Brexit." Downing Street stated that the accord would address issues of energy security, technology, defense, and illegal migration.
Mason stripped of SNP whip due to ‘unacceptable’ Gaza posts
SNP MSP John Mason has been stripped of his party whip after making "completely unacceptable" social media statements on the conflict in Gaza. The action comes only days after External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson was spotted standing alongside Israel's Deputy Ambassador to the UK, Daniela Grudsky . Many SNP figures are harshly critical of Israel's actions in the Middle East, and the diplomatic encounter sparked an internal backlash.
Starmer asks Iran to ‘refrain from striking Israel’ in ‘unusual’ call with POTUS
The prime minister expresses "deep concern" to President Masoud Pezeshkian amid mounting fears that Iran will retaliate against Israel for the execution of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. Sir Keir Starmer has met with Iran's president in an international attempt to defuse tensions in the Middle East. The 30-minute phone talk with Masoud Pezeshkian came after the UK, US, France, and Germany released a united statement urging Iran and its allies to "stand down its ongoing threats of a military attack against Israel".
Kier Starmer promises ‘assurance’ for ‘thugs’ and ’emergency security’ for mosques’
Addressing individuals who "feel targeted because of the colour of your skin or your faith," the prime minister states that "violent mobs do not represent this country." The prime minister has vowed to do "whatever it takes to bring these thugs to justice" as he addressed the country amid violence on UK streets. "I guarantee you will regret taking part in this disorder, either directly or through those whipping it up online," Sir Keir Starmer warned in a broadcast address.
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Mason stripped of SNP whip due to ‘unacceptable’ Gaza posts