Reeves defends £26bn tax raid amid budget backlash
Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends her £26bn Budget tax increases as 'fair and necessary' despite controversy over economic forecasts. Learn about the political fallout.
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Labour MPs back Reeves's Budget in boost for Starmer
Labour MPs deliver their verdict on Rachel Reeves's Budget, praising its focus on child poverty and cost of living. The move offers Keir Starmer and his Chancellor a crucial political boost. Read the full analysis.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese marries Jodie Haydon
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has married partner Jodie Haydon in Canberra, becoming the first PM to wed while in office. Read the full story of their romantic ceremony.
Reeves: Wealthy Must Pay to Fix UK's 'Creaky' Services
Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends her £26bn tax rise budget, insisting the wealthiest bear the burden for rebuilding public services. Get the full story on the fiscal fallout.
Best Australian Political Cartoons 2025 Released
Explore the sharpest political cartoons from Australia in 2025, capturing global tensions and domestic policies. The annual collection edited by Russ Radcliffe is out now.
Your Party's Leadership Vote After Internal Power Struggle
Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana's new party holds its first conference in Liverpool this weekend to decide on a name and leadership model after public disputes and resignations.
Corbyn's New Party Reveals Four Name Choices
Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana's new left-wing party asks its 50,000 members to choose its official name from a shortlist. The result will be announced at the Liverpool conference.
Reeves Faces Resignation Calls Over Budget Claims
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under fire after the OBR revealed she knew of a budget surplus months before warning of a fiscal crisis. Read the full story and its political fallout.
Walz hits back at Trump with 'release the MRI' taunt
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz responds to Donald Trump's mental health slur with a four-word challenge, escalating a political feud sparked by a Thanksgiving diatribe. Read the full exchange.
Rowson cartoon targets Labour's workers' rights policy
Martin Rowson's latest political cartoon delivers sharp criticism of Labour's workers' rights manifesto, questioning Keir Starmer's commitment to change. See the analysis.
Budget Leak Probe & Zelensky Ally Raid: Key Stories
OBR investigates Budget leak as police raid Zelensky ally's home. Get the latest on the National Guard shooting, small boats, and Hong Kong fire.
Chancellor Reeves accused of misleading UK over finances
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces accusations of misleading Britain about the state of public finances ahead of the budget. Discover the full story behind the political row.
MPs demand upgrade for 'tatty' Parliamentary gym
MPs are demanding upgrades for the taxpayer-subsidised Parliamentary gym, citing 'decrepit' facilities and high costs. Only 13 MPs have used it this year. Discover the full story.
Reeves accused of misleading UK over Budget figures
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces accusations of misleading Britain about public finances as OBR reveals she knew about surplus before tax rises. Read the full investigation.
Badenoch defends 'mansplaining' attack on Reeves
Kemi Badenoch refuses to apologise for criticising Rachel Reeves over 'mansplaining' comments. The Tory leader accused the Chancellor of incompetence in a fiery Commons exchange.
Starmer's leadership safe until May elections
Labour MPs confirm Keir Starmer's leadership is secure until May elections despite budget failing to address core party challenges. Read the latest Westminster analysis.
Reeves' Uncle Attacks Labour Budget as 'Disgrace'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Conservative-supporting uncle Terry Smith launches blistering attack on her budget, calling it a 'bloody disgrace' and claiming Labour is 'out of their depth'.
Labour scraps two-child benefit cap in Budget move
Keir Starmer abolishes the two-child benefit cap, calling it a 'failed social experiment' that pushed children into poverty. The £3bn move will lift 450,000 children from hardship.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Scrapped by Labour
Chancellor Rachel Reeves scraps the two-child benefit cap, lifting an estimated 450,000 children out of poverty. See how your constituency is affected.
Badenoch defends two-child benefit cap amid criticism
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch faces backlash over supporting the controversial two-child benefit limit. Read the full analysis of this welfare policy debate.
Starmer defends tax-raising Budget amid manifesto row
Keir Starmer defends the tax-raising Budget as essential for public services and fighting child poverty, while experts warn it fails to boost growth. Read the full analysis.
Nus Ghani's Budget Day Charm Wins Fans
Deputy Speaker Nus Ghani captivates Commons with stylish authority and witty banter after Budget Day performance. Discover how her no-nonsense approach sparked social media frenzy.
Budget 2025: Fact Checking Key Political Claims
Full Fact examines claims about tax thresholds, NHS appointments, unemployment and house building from the 2025 Budget debate. Read our detailed analysis.
IFS: Labour's Budget a 'Fiscal Fiction'
Rachel Reeves' budget faces IFS criticism as 'fiscal fiction' with most tax rises delayed until 2029. Will Labour's election-year plans prove realistic? Read our analysis.
Kinnock: Labour Budget reverses Tory child poverty injustice
Neil Kinnock praises Rachel Reeves's Budget for scrapping two-child benefit limit, calling it crucial for fighting child poverty and economic growth. Read the full analysis.
Starmer grilled over Labour's £30bn tax raid in budget
Keir Starmer faces tough questioning over Labour's £30bn tax plans as OBR disputes fiscal black hole claims. Read the full analysis of budget fallout.
Starmer defends Budget tax rises for public services
PM Keir Starmer defends the Budget's £26bn tax increases, arguing they were necessary to protect the NHS and schools while lifting 450,000 children from poverty by scrapping the two-child benefit cap.
Starmer defends Budget raising taxes to protect public services
PM Keir Starmer defends a £26bn tax hike in Rachel Reeves' Budget, saying it was needed to protect the NHS and lift 500,000 children from poverty by scrapping the two-child benefit cap.
IFS: Reeves broke tax pledge in Budget
The IFS says Rachel Reeves broke a manifesto pledge with £26bn tax hikes, pushing the tax burden to a record high. Read the full analysis.
BBC's Amol Rajan apologises for 'scroungers' remark
BBC journalist Amol Rajan clarifies his 'scroungers' comment on Radio 4, apologising for any offence caused during a discussion on child poverty and the two-child benefit cap. Read the full story.
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