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Reeves hit by Labour rebellion

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves has suffered another budget blow with a rebellion by rural Labour MPs over inheritance tax on farmers.

Labour Party begins congresses nationwide

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He said the party had resolved to reposition itself by ensuring leaders emerged democratically.

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Plaid Cymru 'in budget talks with Welsh Labour'

During a clash in the Senedd on Tuesday Plaid's leader accused Eluned Morgan of being unaware of what was going on with budget discussions

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The Guardian view on Labour’s plan to cut jury trials: it's wrong to remove a pillar of British justice | Editorial

www.theguardian.com

Instead of rebuilding a cash-starved system, ministers propose removing protections. The country needs investment, not the hollowing out of justice

Blow for Reform as Labour considers banning cryptocurrency donations

www.express.co.uk

It could be bad news for Reform UK as the Labour Government looks to outlaw political donations via cryptocurrency.

Why is Labour scrapping jury trials for some cases? | The Latest

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Criminal cases where a prison sentence is likely to be less than three years will be heard by a judge but not a jury, according to plans from the justice secretary, David Lammy. But will it help reduce the backlog in courts? Or could it be…

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Labour Party kicks off ward congresses across states

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The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party has begun its congresses across the states of the Federation with the exception of Abia State. This is contained in a statement by the factional National Publicity Secretary of the party,…

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Labour, NECA reject proposed amendments to NSITF Act

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The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) and Organized Labour have strongly rejected the proposed amendments to the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Act. They describe the bill as inconsistent with international…

David Lammy faces Labour rebellion despite juries U-turn as criticism mounts over plan

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Justice Secretary Mr Lammy told MPs judges will decide guilt in cases "with a likely sentence of three years or less" in new so-called "Swift Courts".

Labour's latest betrayal of farmers? NFU boss lashes out at ministers for 'sacrificing' Britain's dairy sector in India trade deal

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Tom Bradshaw, the president of the National Farmers' Union (NFU), told MPs of his concerns the industry had been used as a 'bargaining chip' in negotiations.

Plaid Cymru confirms budget talks with Welsh Labour

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Talks focus on NHS and councils as Plaid says it is ready to get Wales out of a "hole made by Labour".

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Labour Party crafts new direction, set for ward, LG congresses

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…Says congresses hold in all states except Abia …Denies court order stopping Congresses After almost one year in the limbo,

Lammy’s jury trial plans are ‘massive mistake’, say Labour MPs and peers

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Only cases such as murder and rape or offences carrying sentence longer than three years would face jury under plans

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Decent Work Agenda: FG, ILO Advocate For Responsible Labour Reporting

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The Federal Government and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have emphasized that accurate, responsible, and evidence-based reporting is essential to strengthening Nigeria’s labour market governance. Minister of Labour and…

Labour Party Ward Congresses Kick Off Nationwide

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The Labour Party has commenced its ward congresses across Nigeria, with the exception of Abia State, where the exercise has been temporarily suspended. The party’s election process is being conducted across all electoral wards nationwide.…

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New Excise Bill at variance with int’l standards, OPS, labour tell NASS

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The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) and Organised Labour have rejected the proposed amendments to the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust

Furious Labour MPs compare David Lammy to PUTIN as he says right to trial by jury will be abolished for all but most serious crimes in 'chilling' assault on ancient liberties

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David Lammy was assailed from all sides as he declared that tens of thousands of defendants will be deprived of the 800-year-old right in a desperate bid to cut a massive backlog of cases.