Tories and Reform accuse Labour of 'running scared' of voters after Keir Starmer's ministers open door for 63 councils to scrap next May's elections ⊖
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Labour's move would rob more than 10million people of a vote in May. And with half the councils involved run by Labour, it could limit the party's losses and boost Sir Keir's chances of survival.
Outcry over 'paltry' five year prison term for thug who killed father who accused him of jumping Sainsbury's queue as Tories accuse Labour of 'soft sentencing' ⊖⊖
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Demiesh Williams, 30, beat Andrew Clark to death following an argument over queue jumping at a supermarket in Beckenham, south-east London
Labour's plans to get the long-term sick back to work will allow 70% of benefits claimants to undergo assessments... from home ⊕
Millions of people claiming disability benefits will only have their conditions assessed every five years or more under new reforms to the welfare system announced today.
Nigel Farage fumes at 'banana republic' Britain amid claims Labour is ready to delay local council elections AGAIN until 2027 ○
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Ministers are said to be ready to ask county councils in Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Hampshire and West Sussex if they want to suspend contests for a second year.
Bomb disposal robot destroys Labour MPs' Christmas cards ⊖
Remnants of Christmas cards intended for Labour MPs and constituency offices were found at the site.
Labour's inheritance tax raid on farmers has left them 'bewildered and frightened' according to official review by ex-NFU boss ⊕
The farm profitability report by former NFU president Baroness Minette Batters called for a 'new deal for profitable farming' that recognises the true cost of producing food.
Dozens of Labour MPs say they will rebel over David Lammy's plans to axe jury trials as they urge Starmer to 'think again' ⊖⊖
The UK Justice Secretary announced plans to reserve jury trials only for when defendants faced serious charges such as rape and murder.
Bank of England CUTS interest rates to 3.75% to save economy from Labour slump ⊕
Borrowers were handed an early Christmas present today when the Bank of England cut interest rates to save the economy from collapse under Labour.
Currys boss warns of 'muted' consumer confidence after Budget tax raid ⊕
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Chief executive Alex Baldock said he was 'concerned' that UK 'consumers' already high tax burden has increased further' following Labour's Budget last month.
Council tax could soar 75% for some as Labour brags about hammering well-run town halls to splurge on shambolic Birmingham ⊖
A new funding formula in England will see central cash diverted to the most 'deprived' areas, heaping pressure on those who lose out to impose cuts or raise more revenue locally.