What Labour's election win means for Edinburgh Fringe comedians
Saturday, 3 August 2024 A change of government means comedians at Edinburgh's Fringe Festival are enjoying "a new host of characters to take the mick out of".
The chief secretary to the Treasury has accused Kemi Badenoch of posting her views about the UK's trade deal with the US on social media before reading it. Darren Jones adds the government continues to negotiate with the EU, but will honour Labour's manifesto pledge not to rejoin the single market or customs union. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has insisted that rebelling Labour MPs "know the welfare system needs reform" as the government faces a growing backlash over planned.. Sky News
Sir Keir Starmer is facing a looming rebellion over his welfare reform package by dozens of Labour MPs who have warned it is "impossible to support" in its.. Sky News
The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4.5% to 4.25%. Shadow chancellor Mel Stride reacted to the news, claiming Labour's policies have prevented higher cuts to interest rates. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer sent his chief cabinet "fixer" to attempt to calm down jittery Labour MPs in a mutinous mood after last week's elections drubbing by Reform. Sky News
King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted the first garden party at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday.The event marked the beginning of the royal garden party season, with several more set to take place throughout the summer months. Also in attendance were the Princess Royal and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh.
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First Minister of Scotland John Swinney said he will publish his Government’s legislative programme earlier than usual to help tackle tariff challenges. Speaking at a press conference at Bute House in Edinburgh on Monday, Mr Swinney said the programme for government would be published on the 6th of May to "enable a full year of delivery between now and the Scottish election”. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Saturday, 3 August 2024
A change of government means comedians at Edinburgh's Fringe Festival are enjoying "a new host of characters to take the mick out of".
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