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Board Of Deputies Votes 118–1 To Declare Green Party Racist Over Zionism Policy

The Board of Deputies of British Jews has voted 118–1 to declare the Green Party racist over its Zionism policy. The Greens reject the characterisation.

By Charlotte Mercer • 25 October 2026 • 2 min read

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UAE-Linked Land Ownership in Greater Manchester Rises 39% as New Investigation Examines Burnham’s Dealings

Guardian analysis finds the area of Greater Manchester land owned by UAE-linked companies rose 39% between 2016 and 2026, as separate scrutiny continues of regional development loans and partnerships.

Charlotte Mercer • 25 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Rayner Backs Burnham’s Call to Reconsider EU Free Movement as Labour Faces Internal Divisions

Angela Rayner has backed a debate on future EU free movement arrangements, while stressing Labour has not abandoned its 2024 manifesto commitments.

Staff member • 25 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Chancellor Set to Announce More Than £1 Billion for Social Housing in Wednesday’s Budget

The Treasury says Wednesday’s Budget will provide more than £1 billion for social and affordable housing in England, taking the ten-year programme above £40 billion.

Charlotte Mercer • 25 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Metropolitan Police to Reduce Enforcement of Electronic Tag Breaches Amid Pressure From Early Prisoner Releases

The Metropolitan Police is trialling a risk-based response to minor electronic tag and curfew breaches involving people on court bail, amid wider pressure on policing and the criminal justice system.

Staff member • 25 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Treasury Entrepreneurship Adviser to Leave After Warning Government Is Sidelining British Start-Ups

Alex Depledge says she will leave her Treasury advisory role after Wednesday’s Budget, criticising what she sees as insufficient attention to British scale-ups and innovative businesses.

Staff member • 25 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Government Unveils £1.5 Billion Borrowing Facility for English Mayors in Devolution Shake-Up

The Treasury plans a £1.5bn borrowing facility for English mayors from 2028, alongside £285m in Good Growth funding and £150m to build regional authorities’ capacity.

Staff member • 25 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Burnham Opens Door to Restoring EU Freedom of Movement as Brexit Debate Reopens

Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Britain should consider future options on EU freedom of movement, while insisting Labour’s existing manifesto commitments remain in place.

Charlotte Mercer • 25 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Reform UK

Reform UK Sets Out £40 Billion Spending Cuts in Alternative Budget

Robert Jenrick says Reform UK could cut £40 billion in its first year to finance tax reductions, including a £15,000 income tax personal allowance. The proposals are opposition plans, not government policy.

Charlotte Mercer • 25 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Chancellor Confirms £20.4 Billion Capital Boost for State-Backed Investment Funds

The Treasury has confirmed plans to provide £20.4 billion in additional capital to the National Wealth Fund and British Business Bank over roughly five years, ahead of the Budget.

Charlotte Mercer • 24 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Conservatives

Former Goldman Sachs Chief Moves to Jersey as Conservatives Warn Over UK Tax Policy

Former Goldman Sachs International co-chief executive Michael Sherwood has confirmed moving to Jersey and becoming tax-resident there, prompting criticism of government tax policy from the Conservatives.

Charlotte Mercer • 24 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

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Board Of Deputies Votes 118–1 To Declare Green Party Racist Over Zionism Policy

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UAE-Linked Land Ownership in Greater Manchester Rises 39% as New Investigation Examines Burnham’s Dealings

Rayner Backs Burnham’s Call to Reconsider EU Free Movement as Labour Faces Internal Divisions

Chancellor Set to Announce More Than £1 Billion for Social Housing in Wednesday’s Budget

Metropolitan Police to Reduce Enforcement of Electronic Tag Breaches Amid Pressure From Early Prisoner Releases

Treasury Entrepreneurship Adviser to Leave After Warning Government Is Sidelining British Start-Ups

Government Unveils £1.5 Billion Borrowing Facility for English Mayors in Devolution Shake-Up

Burnham Opens Door to Restoring EU Freedom of Movement as Brexit Debate Reopens

Reform UK Sets Out £40 Billion Spending Cuts in Alternative Budget

Chancellor Confirms £20.4 Billion Capital Boost for State-Backed Investment Funds

Former Goldman Sachs Chief Moves to Jersey as Conservatives Warn Over UK Tax Policy

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