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Friday, Oct 17

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Labour Party rifts deepen, cast shadow on Obi’s 2027 prospects

businessday.ng

Ahead of the 2027 general election, there are indications that Labour Party’s internal crises have continued to deepen, casting dark

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Ban on Israeli football fans attending match in Birmingham could be lifted in days as ministers scramble to beef up policing - but Starmer faces questions about why Labour didn't act sooner

www.dailymail.co.uk

The Government has been pressuring West Midlands Police to reverse a decision to bar Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from their Europa League game against Aston Villa on 6 November.

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Rachel Reeves warns Labour MPs she's ready for a fresh battle over welfare - as she says markets reaction to her Commons weeping shows she's right person to be Chancellor

www.dailymail.co.uk

The Chancellor told her party they 'can't leave welfare untouched', adding: 'We can't get to the end of this Parliamentary session and I've done nothing, basically.'

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BCGEU and province to enter non-binding mediation in bid to end labour dispute

globalnews.ca

The union representing striking public service workers across British Columbia has agreed to enter non-binding mediation with the province in their labour dispute.

Labour deputy leadership candidate accuses opponent's team of briefing against her

news.sky.com

Lucy Powell has accused Bridget Phillipson's team of "throwing mud" and briefing against her in the Labour deputy leadership race in a special episode of Sky's Electoral Dysfunction podcast.

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Labour breaks silence over u-turn on farming inheritance tax changes

Farming minister Dame Angela Eagle has issued an update on Friday, October 17, amid the speculation.

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Manchester United appeal to Labour Government to help with 'once in a lifetime opportunity'

www.mirror.co.uk

United need financial backing from the Government to help regenerate the area around their new stadium, that will cost around £2billion, and is expected to create around 92,000 new jobs

The by-election that could reveal Reform and Labour’s political future

www.independent.co.uk

When voters in Caerphilly go to the polls later this month, it will be about far more than one seat in the Senedd

Furious China threatens Britain with 'consequences' after Labour delays approval of new London 'super-embassy' - as PM gets fresh warning Beijing will use building as 'spy centre'

www.dailymail.co.uk

Beijing wants to create a huge diplomatic headquarters on an historic site near the City of London despite opposition from campaigners and local communities.

Fence guru beats Reform, SNP and Labour for stunning by-election victory

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

Labour and SNP candidates were expected to fight for seat before Independent Wullie Hogg upset the odds.

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Labour launches digital veteran card – here’s how it works

www.independent.co.uk

New initiative could serve as a ‘case study’ for digital IDs, minister says

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Labour MPs’ conference break with Liverpool One tag rugby league game

A WARRINGTON MP joined fellow politicians in taking a break from the current Labour party conference to have a game of tag rugby league. Warrington North MP Charlotte Nichols and Labour MPs from across Lancashire and Yorkshire came…

Labour issues major update over new restrictions for drivers aged over 70

Elderly motorists, drivers and road users could soon receive an update on plans that could require them to take regular eye tests.

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‘Peter Obi Rejected Our Presidential Ticket, He Will Not Contest In 2027’ – Labour Party Secretary, Farouk

www.naijanews.com

The National Secretary of the Labour Party loyal to the factional chairman, Julius Abure, Umar Farouk, has dismissed speculation that its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, would contest for president in 2027. Naija News reports that…

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Pat McFadden says Labour will never step aside in Wales ahead of vital by-election

www.dailypost.co.uk

A crucial by election is being held in Caerphilly with Reform and Plaid Cymru ahead in recent polling

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Tories gain seat from Labour in Trafford Council by election

aboutmanchester.co.uk

Dr Kaushik Chakraborty won the Broadheath By Election for Trafford Council last night With a turnout of nearly 50 per cent, Dr Chakraborty won 1,614 votes with Labour’s Mahvish Masood coming second with 978, followed by Louise Bird for the…