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Ed Miliband at the Labour Party conference - full speech
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband delivers a keynote speech at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool.
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Hilary Benn at the Labour Party conference - full speech
Northern Ireland Secretary, Hilary Benn, gives keynote speech the the Labour party conference in liverpool.
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Breakfast clubs in primary schools ‘an investment in our young people’ – Reeves
Thousands of children will get access to free breakfast clubs from April under plans set out by Rachel Reeves as she sought to offer a more optimistic vision in her first Labour conference speech as Chancellor. Ms Reeves confirmed up to...
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Energy Secretary Ed Miliband pledges to lift millions out of fuel poverty
Labour’s warm homes plan aims to make properties across the country cheaper to run by installing new insulation and rolling out solar panels on rooftops. Mr Miliband said Labour intends to go “further and faster” than its manifesto...
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Labour Party conference: Day two round-up
A look at the highlights of the second day of the Labour Party conference as the Chancellor ignores heckling to commit £7 million for the initial phase of a plan to introduce free breakfast clubs for England’s primary schools. Ed...
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With just weeks until the election, what's next for the budget battle on Capitol Hill?
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson says he'll likely pursue a plan B after the House rejected a bill to temporarily fund the government. But it's unclear exactly what that new plan would look like. (Scripps News)
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Income from Apple back taxes and sale of bank shares present 'real possibilities' to address housing, says Taoiseach
Taoiseach Simon Harris says income from Apple back taxes and the sale of bank shares present "real possibilities" to address housing shortages.
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Budget will have a 1.2 billion euro package for childcare, says O'Gorman
Green Party leader and Minister for Children Roderic O'Gorman says the Budget will have a 1.2 billion euro package for childcare.
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Martin urges caution over budget speculation
Tanaiste Micheal Martin has urged caution in terms of speculation ahead of the budget.
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James Cleverly accuses Starmer of 'vandalism' on defence funding
James Cleverly has accused Sir Keir Starmer of an “act of vandalism” on defence funding as he committed to spend 3% of gross domestic product in response to growing international threats. In what was described as a Major speech in his...
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James Cleverly accuses Starmer of 'vandalism' on defence funding
James Cleverly has accused Sir Keir Starmer of an “act of vandalism” on defence funding as he committed to spend 3% of gross domestic product in response to growing international threats. In what was described as a Major speech in his...
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James Cleverly pledges 3% GDP defence spending if made prime minister
James Cleverly calls for 3% GDP defence spending if Prime Minister at a Conservative Leadership speech. He also called out Keir Starmer for 'vandalism' on defence funding.
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Robert Jenrick vows to oppose Labour’s ‘war on the middle classes’
Rachel Reeves’ first budget will be a “declaration of war on the middle classes”, Tory leadership hopeful Robert Jenrick warned as he insisted he could provide tough opposition to Labour. At a leadership rally on the eve of Parliament’s...
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends winter fuel payment decision
Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks on a visit to the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland, where she defended the Government's decision on winter fuel payments.
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Minister says sticking to 5% spending rule would pose risk to public services
Ministers have defended plans to breach the 5% spending rule in Budget 2025, arguing that remaining within the limit would have posed a risk to public services. Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe said Ireland would not have the...
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Darragh O’Brien rejects that housing lost out in budget funding
Ireland's Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien rejects that housing lost out in the 8.3 billion euro in funding set out for October’s Budget adding that they expect to meet their social housing target this year.
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‘No giveaway’: Irish government says Budget 2025 will be worth 8.3bn euro
Ireland’s next Budget will be worth 8.3 billion euro, but the Finance Minister denied it would represent a “giveaway” Budget. Cabinet signed off on the Summer Economic Statement (SES) on Tuesday, which gives a broad sketch of what the...
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Rachel Reeves gives first major speech as Chancellor
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will make kickstarting economic growth a “national mission” with major changes to speed up infrastructure projects and unlock private investment. The UK’s first female chancellor promised to ‘fix the foundations’...
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves visits the Oval Village project in London
Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner visit the Oval Village project in London, following Reeves' first speech as Chancellor and addressing the housing shortage.
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Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey celebrates his election result
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey celebrates his parties best election results in 100 years at Lib Dem headquarters in London. Sir Ed said that Liberal Democrats would earn the trust of the voters and champion their constituents local...
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Key Tory moments over the last 14 years - part 1
From the coalition government and austerity policies, through Brexit negotiations and national lockdowns, to the mini-budget and the Rwanda bill, take a look back at some of the key moments over the last 14 years.
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Ireland's new EU commissioner will be of the 'highest calibre'
Taoiseach Simon Harris says a “high calibre” candidate has been chosen as Ireland’s EU commissioner. Speaking outside Government Buildings before Cabinet.
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Great Father's Day deals for 2024
With money tight for many families this year, Father's Day doesn't have to break the bank. Here are some creative and affordable deals for dad.
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Swinney calls on next UK Government to commit to emergency budget
SNP leader John Swinney speaks at the Barrowfield Community Centre in Glasgow, as he calls on the next UK Government to commit to an emergency budget immediately following the election, while on the General Election campaign trail.