PM Keir Starmer is facing a cabinet civil war as ministers, including Angela Rayner, Louise Haigh, and Shabana Mahmood, express concerns over potential spending cuts in the October 30 Budget. The prime minister’s spokesperson warned departments to be “more productive” amid disagreements over filling a £22bn “black hole” left by the Tories. Labour peer Harriet Harman emphasized the importance of collective responsibility in cabinet decisions and suggested the PM may act against those leaking complaints.
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Carlos Alcaraz cruises into semi-finals in Rotterdam
Your support enables The Independent to cover important stories such as reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech developments, with a commitment to factual reporting. Donations help fund on-the-ground reporting and investigations, ensuring quality journalism accessible to all. In sports news, top seed Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the ABN AMRO Open semis, facing Hubert Hurkacz, while Alex de Minaur and others progressed in the Dallas Open. Full Article
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