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Daily politics briefing: November 19
All the latest political developments as Chancellor Jeremy Hunt continues to ramp up expectations that tax cuts are coming in his autumn statement.
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Fine Gael has the energy and experience to lead the country again, says Paschal Donohoe
Paschal Donohoe discusses the future of Ireland at the Fine Gael launch of its plan to cut costs for businesses, ahead of the General Election on November 29.
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Critical that we give certainty to hospitality sector, says Peter Burke
Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Peter Burke, discusses the future of Ireland at the Fine Gael launch of its plan to cut costs for businesses, ahead of the General Election on November 29.
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If re-elected, Fine Gael will back businesses with 800m euro investment - Simon Harris
Fine Gael has pledged to cut the VAT rate for the food-related hospitality sector to 11%, according to a new party election promise – just weeks after no change was implemented in the Budget. The party is also promising a PRSI rebate for...
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Irish Labour leader expresses surprise at Fine Gael VAT announcement
Irish Labour leader Ivana Bacik with candidate for Dublin South West Ciaran Ahern canvassing in Kimmage, ahead of the General Election on November 29.
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Hotels to miss out on Fine Gael promise of VAT cut
Fine Gael has pledged to cut the VAT rate for the food-related hospitality sector to 11%, according to a new party election promise – just weeks after no change was implemented in the Budget. Taoiseach Simon Harris set out his party’s...
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What Trump did in 2024, we are going to do in 2029 - Ann Widdecombe tells Reform conference
Ann Widdecombe speaks at a Reform event in Exeter. The party that has five MPs held its South West Conference in the city.
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Ann Widdecombe says Reform UK will repeat Trump's success to win in 2029 general election
Ann Widdecombe says Reform UK will mirror Trump's success in the US election at the next general election in the UK. The 77-year-old was speaking at a Reform UK event in Exeter.
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'I believe optimistically that we can win power' - Nigel Farage
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has said his party believes “optimistically that we can win power”. Addressing supporters at an event near Exeter, he said: “The time has come for a new political force in this country that stands up for its...
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Government’s Budget “showed no understanding' of family farms - Nigel Farage full speech
The Government’s Budget “showed no understanding, no comprehension” of family farms, Nigel Farage has claimed. Addressing the Reform UK South West conference near Exeter, he said: “The South West of England voted Brexit and one of the...
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Fine Gael unveils 800m euro package for businesses in hospitality - full Simon Harris speech
Fine Gael has pledged to cut the VAT rate for the hospitality sector to 11%, according to a new party election promise – just weeks after no change was implemented in the Budget. Taoiseach Simon Harris set out his party’s plan for...
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Small businesses are the backbone of the Irish economy, says Simon Harris
Fine Gael has pledged to cut the VAT rate for the hospitality sector to 11%, according to a new party election promise – just weeks after no change was implemented in the Budget. Taoiseach Simon Harris set out his party’s plan for...
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Helen McEntee promises to implement retail crime strategy if Fine Gael is re-elected
Minister for Justice Helen McEntee joins her Fine Gael colleagues on day one of the campaign trail for the upcoming general election in Ireland.
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Nigel Farage at the Reform UK Welsh conference - full speech
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage delivers a speech at the party's Welsh conference at the Celtic Manor hotel in Newport. Mr Farage said he will help to “mend fences” between the Labour Government and the incoming Trump administration.
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Farage says he will help to 'mend fences' between Labour and the Trump administration
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage delivers a speech at the party's Welsh conference at the Celtic Manor hotel in Newport. Mr Farage said he will help to “mend fences” between the Labour Government and the incoming Trump administration....
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Reform UK chairman says people of Wales 'deserve better' than Welsh Labour
Reform UK chairman Zia Yusuf delivers a speech at the party's Welsh conference at the Celtic Manor hotel in Newport.
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Starmer says allies must ‘step up’ Ukraine support in meeting with Zelensky
Sir Keir Starmer said allies must “step up” support for Ukraine, as he met the country’s president amid uncertainty about the future of US backing for Kyiv after Donald Trump’s election victory. The Prime Minister told Volodymyr Zelensky...
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Sir Keir Starmer speaks at European Political Community summit
Pool clip with Sir Keir Starmer as the Prime Minister attended the European Political Community summit in Budapest, Hungary.
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Cabinet arrives for first meeting since Budget
The Cabinet convened for its first meeting after the Chancellor laid out the Budget. Includes: Angela Rayner Yvette Cooper Shabana Mahmood Wes Streeting Bridget Phillipson Ed Miliband Jonathan Reynolds Peter Kyle Louise Haigh Steve Reed...
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Stock footage of DEFRA as NFU set for meeting with Government over Budget
Footage of the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs, as the National Farmers Union are set for a meeting over policies set out in the Budget which they say put the future of fragile family farms at risk.
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Farmers call for inheritance tax U-turn
Reversing plans to charge inheritance tax on farms is “the only sensible course of action”, the head of the National Farmers’ Union, Tom Bradshaw, has said as he prepares for crunch talks with the Environment Secretary. NFU president Tom...
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US firm to pump £500 million of private investment into a UK research campus
Chancellor Rachel Reeves visits the campus of US firm Prologis in Cambridge, after the announcement it will invest £500 million into a UK research campus. She spoke with staff and was shown some of the science that takes place there. She...
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Firm's £500m investment in UK is show of confidence in Government - Chancellor
Chancellor Rachel Reeves described a £500 million private investment by a US firm into a UK research campus as a “real show of confidence in what this Government are doing to grow the economy”. The investment by San Francisco-based...
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The cost difference between new and used cars at all-time high
If you're in the market for a car, you know prices are high. A new study shows consumers expecting to buy a new car may head to a used car lot instead. (Scripps News)