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As Labour prepares for its first budget on October 30, Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a £16 billion financial deficit inherited from the Conservatives. The government is considering tax increases, spending cuts, and potential borrowing to address the fiscal challenges while aiming to promote growth and investment.
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As Labour delegates gather in Liverpool for their first conference since winning power, tensions rise over cuts to winter fuel payments for pensioners. Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces criticism from unions, particularly Unite, which is pushing for a vote to reverse the cuts. The conference begins on September 22, 2024.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves addressed the Labour Party conference, emphasizing a commitment to avoid austerity while tackling a £22 billion deficit. She announced plans for public investment and defended controversial cuts to winter fuel payments for pensioners, amidst criticism from opposition and unions. The budget is set for October 30, 2024.
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At the Labour Party conference, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer defended controversial cuts to winter fuel payments for pensioners, emphasizing the need for tough decisions. Critics, including union leaders and charities, have condemned the cuts, arguing they disproportionately affect vulnerable populations. Starmer's speech aimed to reassure party members amid growing dissent.
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Keir Starmer is under scrutiny for accepting gifts worth £6,000, including concert tickets and designer clothing. This controversy coincides with Rosie Duffield's departure from Labour, where she criticized Starmer's leadership and alleged issues with women. Public sentiment reflects a desire for more pressing political discussions beyond personal expenditures.
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Keir Starmer's Labour government faces increasing pressure to abolish the two-child benefit limit, which affects 1.6 million children. The Institute for Fiscal Studies suggests that scrapping this policy could lift 620,000 children out of poverty, but it would cost over £3 billion annually. Ministers cite spending controls as a barrier to change.
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As Prime Minister Keir Starmer marks his first 100 days in office, his government faces a mix of achievements and challenges. While significant policies have been implemented, public approval has sharply declined amid controversies and economic concerns.
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The UK government is reviewing sanctions against Israeli ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir due to their extremist actions and rhetoric. This follows recent sanctions imposed on Israeli settlers in the West Bank, amid escalating humanitarian concerns in Gaza. Former Foreign Secretary David Cameron has urged the current government to take decisive action.