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Conservative Home4 Jun 2026

Ben Fletcher: The economic debate is moving in our direction – we should seize the opportunity with confidence

The left of politics is seeking, and in some instances succeeding, to persuade voters that free markets have failed, and this failure is the cause of the very low growth in GDP per capita we have experienced. The reverse is true. The post Ben Fletcher: The economic debate is moving in our direction – we should seize the opportunity with confidence appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Conservative Home4 Jun 2026

Benjamin Elks: Councils should not be tempted by a Holiday Tax

Overnight visitor levies may seem like an easy way to generate more cash from people who can’t vote you out, but they could be the final nail in the coffin for many businesses reliant on tourism to stay afloat. The post Benjamin Elks: Councils should not be tempted by a Holiday Tax appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Guido Fawkes3 Jun 2026

WATCH: Labour ‘Growth Minister’ Claims Rejoining the EU is Inevitable

Here is Labour’s “Growth Minister” – three words that should never sit next to each other in a sentence – Lord Livermore standing at the Lords despatch box claiming it is an “inevitability” that Brexit will be undone: “We are seeking to mitigate at the margins the huge damage done to the UK economy by…

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The Guardian Politics3 Jun 2026

UK government to pay £1.3bn to help fund Universal Studios theme park in Bedfordshire

Chancellor hails deal saying it will create tens of thousands of jobs in the construction, hospitality, creative and technology sectors Business live – latest update British taxpayers will provide £1.3bn in funding to help Hollywood studio giant Universal build its first theme park in Europe. Comcast, the US media company that owns NBC Universal and Sky, had been considering a number of countries in which to build its first European theme park. Continue reading...

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Express Politics3 Jun 2026

Labour minister put on spot over bombshell tax comments in GB News grilling

Newly released documents showed the Cabinet minister complaining about Labour MPs over tax and welfare

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The Guardian Politics3 Jun 2026

Cost of living and high streets among top priorities for Makerfield voters, poll shows

Exclusive: Research showing Andy Burnham holding slim lead finds honesty in politicians and immigration also rank as important Voters in Makerfield rank the cost of living, declining high streets and public services as among the most important issues locally, with many also disillusioned by the political system and distrustful of politicians, according to new research. The findings come from a focus group, shared exclusively with the Guardian, which was commissioned by 38 Degrees and carried out

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Express Politics3 Jun 2026

Reform's plan for future of benefits laid bare – list of changes for Brits and migrants

Nigel Farage's party has prioritised shrinking the welfare budget, tightening eligibility rules and reforming disability support.

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Guido Fawkes3 Jun 2026

Burnham Congratulates Himself for Raising Taxes in Manchester

Andy Burnham has declared that the best example of his ability to make tough choices was his raising taxes in Manchester. Implosion on contact with Downing Street incoming… Burnham invited the New Statesman to see how popular he is in Makerfield with a pre-selected run of door-knocks. Asked by the magazine’s political editor Ailbhe Rea…

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Guido Fawkes3 Jun 2026

OECD Cuts UK’s 2027 Growth Forecast as Debt and Inflation Keep Rising

The OECD has cut its UK growth forecast for 2027 to 1.1%, down from the 1.3% it expected in March, a detail Rachel Reeves conveniently skipped over today as she welcomed slightly higher growth this year and inflation a smidge lower than previously forecast. As if the country woke up this morning grateful for her…

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Express Politics2 Jun 2026

NHS sick leave epidemic costs the taxpayer a staggering £4.6billion

A new report warns that 'unsustainable' absences are hugely impacting services and patients are suffering

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Conservative Home2 Jun 2026

Brandon To: Why rural renewal is a matter of Conservative survival

This is not just about economics, but about the political survival of Conservatives in rural Britain. Rural voters do not simply want protection from change. They want evidence that their communities still matter economically, to believe their children can build a future without moving away. The post Brandon To: Why rural renewal is a matter of Conservative survival appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Guido Fawkes2 Jun 2026

Miliband Commits Government to 87% Emissions Cut by 2040 in Net Zero Push

Ed Miliband has signed up to a legal target to cut the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions by 87% by 2040. Not stopping this train… This is in order to reach Net Zero by 2050. The 2038-42 period is the seventh ‘carbon budget.’ The Climate Change Committee says “meeting the target will require households to install…

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