Tag: Labour Party
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Labour abandons disability benefit cuts: PIP review shelved
Labour shifts stance on disability benefits and welfare savings In a notable turn for UK welfare policy, Labour has faced criticism and cautious praise as it confirms that its flagship Personal Independence Payments (PIP) review will not target reductions in the scheme’s cost. After months of debate about how to rein in soaring disability benefits,…
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Brexit’s lasting economic impact shapes Reeves’s tax-raising budget stance
Brexit, the economy, and the budget: Reeves’s framing Labour’s shadow chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has framed Brexit as a central force behind the UK’s stubborn economic challenges, arguing that the decision to leave the European Union has produced a “severe and long lasting” impact on national productivity and living standards. In the same breath, Reeves signalled…
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Brexit’s Enduring Economic Toll: Reeves Signals Tax Rises as Budget Looms
Brexit’s Long Shadow on the UK Economy The case for Brexit’s lasting economic impact has shifted into sharper focus as Labour’s Rachel Reeves signposts forthcoming tax rises. Reeves, the party’s shadow chancellor, has repeatedly framed the budget debate around the assumption that the post-Brexit economy continues to bear the imprint of the 2016 referendum and…
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Alan Kelly to Vote for Heather Humphreys ‘by Default’: What It Signals for Ireland’s Presidential Race
Labor splits and a high-stakes presidential race In a revealing turn ahead of Ireland’s presidential election, Labour TD Alan Kelly announced on Tipp FM that he will vote for Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys “by default.” The remark came as Labour sits in a delicate balancing act, backing Independent candidate Catherine Connolly while navigating internal…
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Labour Split Prompts ‘By Default’ Backing: Alan Kelly Supports Heather Humphreys in Irish Presidential Race
Two Candidates, One Widening Rift: The Áras Race Narrows The Irish presidential contest has become a two-horse race between Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys, but the dynamics inside Labour are adding a layer of complexity. In a development that reflects the party’s internal divisions, Labour TD Alan Kelly disclosed that he will back Heather Humphreys…
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Alan Kelly’s Quiet Endorsement: Labour TD Backs Heather Humphreys by Default
Overview: A surprising cross-party shift in the Irish presidential race The Irish presidency race has been marked by sharper exchanges between Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys. In a move that could influence voter perception as the campaign enters its final week, Labour TD Alan Kelly announced on Tipp FM that he would vote for Fine…
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Race to the Áras: Labour’s Alan Kelly backs Humphreys by default as Connolly faces internal party tensions
Two candidates, two visions: Ireland’s presidential race narrows The presidential contest in Ireland has officially narrowed to two: Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys. With Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael rivals watching closely, the Labour Party finds itself divided on how best to navigate the race, while one senior Labour figure makes a decisive move to…
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Alan Kelly Will Vote for Heather Humphreys by Default as Labour Divides Over Presidential Race
Key Shift in Irish Presidential Race Signals Labour’s Calculated Position In a notable turn of events during Ireland’s presidential contest, Labour TD Alan Kelly announced on Tipp FM that he would vote for Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys “by default.” The remark underscores growing rifts within the left-leaning party as Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys…
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Labour’s Alan Kelly Backs Humphreys by Default as Connolly Faces Internal Party Tensions in Race to the Áras
Overview: A two-horse race tightens after internal Labour tensions The Irish presidential contest has narrowed to two candidates, with Catherine Connolly representing left-wing parties and Heather Humphreys continuing Fine Gael’s bid for the Áras. In a development that adds a layer of party dynamics to the race, Labour Party TD Alan Kelly said he will…
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UK Won’t Relax Visa Rules for India, Starmer Says Today
Starmer Signals No Visa Relaxation Despite UK-India Trade Deal In a high-profile visit to Mumbai and with a delegation of more than 100 UK entrepreneurs, cultural leaders, and university leaders, Sir Keir Starmer made clear the Labour stance on immigration policy ahead of and during the UK’s ongoing effort to bolster trade with India. He…