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Who are 'working people'?
Today's Big Question The government has promised not to raise taxes for this group but is struggling to define who they are
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The case for abolishing women's prisons
The Explainer The justice secretary plans to drastically reduce the number of women in jail in England and Wales
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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What does success look like for Labour's Budget?
Today's Big Question Can Rachel Reeves 'fix the foundations' of the economy with her Budget?
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Is Labour risking the 'special relationship'?
Today's Big Question Keir Starmer forced to deny Donald Trump's formal complaint that Labour staffers are 'interfering' to help Harris campaign
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Budget 2024: how will the government raise revenue?
Today's Big Question Rachel Reeves must fill a £22bn fiscal 'black hole' in her first Budget later this month
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Is the UK worth investing in?
Today's big question Labour looks to woo business and reverse years of underinvestment in search for holy grail of growth
By The Week UK Published
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Assisted dying: will the law change?
Talking Point Historic legislation likely to pass but critics warn it must include safeguards against abuse
By The Week UK Published
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Keir Starmer's first 100 days: how did they go?
Today's big question Honeymoon period dominated by rows over gifts and infighting but there are 'signs of a progressive philosophy emerging'
By The Week UK Published
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How is the House of Lords set to change?
Today's Big Question Parliament's upper chamber faces major reform, starting with Labour's promise to remove remaining hereditary peers
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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What could Labour's housing policy look like?
The Explainer The government is determined to shake up the housing sector after regaining power for the first time in 14 years
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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The rules on what gifts MPs can accept from donors
The Explainer It's the 'system we have' says Labour cabinet minister as campaigners calls for overhaul of the ministerial code
By The Week Staff Published
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Men in Gray suits: why the plots against Starmer's top adviser?
Today's Big Question Increasingly damaging leaks about Sue Gray reflect 'bitter acrimony' over her role and power struggle in new government
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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What 'day one rights' could mean for employees and their bosses
The Explainer Staff set to get protections from day one of a new job
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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Why is Labour looking to Italy on migration?
Today's Big Question Keir Starmer wants to learn lessons from Giorgia Meloni, but not everyone is impressed with the Albania agreement
By Elizabeth Carr-Ellis, The Week UK Published
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