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Streeting says coup rumours are 'worst attack on a Faithful since Joe Marler'

Channel: Politics Politics November 12, 2025 By Craig Munro
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Is scrutiny faced by the BBC 'ultra-intense'? Readers debate

Channel: Letters Letters November 11, 2025 By Letters Editor
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Starmer responds to rumours two-child benefit cap will be scrapped in Budget

Channel: Politics Politics November 11, 2025 By Craig Munro
Rebellious backbenchers are reportedly plotting a coup

Keir Starmer 'facing a plot to oust him' amid Labour's dire poll ratings

Channel: Politics Politics November 8, 2025 By William Hallowell
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Are the government responsible for prison failures? Readers discuss

Channel: Letters Letters November 7, 2025 By Letters Editor
Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivers a speech in the media briefing room of 9 Downing Street, central London, on November 4, 2025, ahead of the forthcoming Budget. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / POOL / AFP) (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

The taxes that Rachel Reeves might raise in the budget - from income tax to stamp duty

Channel: Politics Politics November 23, 2025 By Isabel Fraser
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Should the government tax the super-rich? Readers discuss Reeves' upcoming Budget

Channel: Letters Letters November 5, 2025 By Letters Editor
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Channel: Politics Politics November 6, 2025 By Pablo O'Hana
Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivers a speech in the media briefing room of 9 Downing Street, central London, on November 4, 2025, ahead of the forthcoming Budget. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / POOL / AFP) (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Should we expect tax rises in Rachel Reeves' 2025 autumn Budget?

Channel: Politics Politics November 6, 2025 By Isabel Fraser
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Why does the UK feel 'poorer than previous decades'?

Channel: Letters Letters November 3, 2025 By Letters Editor
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Sarah Pochin's comments about diversity on TV spark debate

Channel: Letters Letters October 31, 2025 By Letters Editor
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Rachel Reeves has proven me right about Labour – yet again

Channel: Politics Politics October 30, 2025 By Bill Curtis
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What can we expect from Rachel Reeves' autumn Budget - from landlord tax to pensions

Channel: Politics Politics November 4, 2025 By Isabel Fraser
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Your Party promised new politics - then gave us messy squabbles

Channel: Politics Politics October 29, 2025 By Nadeine Asbali
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Keir Starmer tries to look tough - and exposes himself as a coward

Channel: Politics Politics October 29, 2025 By Zoe Gardner
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Democracy in peril and MP’s ‘ugly’ comments: readers discuss

Channel: Letters Letters October 28, 2025 By Letters Editor
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The Renters' Rights Act is now law - here's what it is and what it means for you

Channel: Politics Politics October 28, 2025 By Craig Munro
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Is David Cameron responsible for Keir Starmer's difficulties with China? Readers discuss

Channel: Letters Letters October 27, 2025 By Letters Editor
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Lucy Powell named as Labour Party's new deputy leader in another blow to Starmer

Channel: Politics Politics October 27, 2025 By Craig Munro
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'Surveillance society': Will you be signing up for a digital ID?

Channel: UK UK October 24, 2025 By Frankie Lister-Fell