Yvette Cooper, the Home Secretary, refused to rule out potential cuts to policing budgets despite promising to increase the number of officers on the streets. She emphasized the need for the Labour Government to address economic fundamentals. The upcoming Spending Review could result in decreased funding for the Home Office, with Chancellor Rachel Reeves potentially reallocating resources.
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UK politics: Starmer sticks by manifesto pledge not to raise taxes amid tariff turmoil – as it happened
In a speech addressing the global economic turmoil caused by Trump's tariffs, the Prime Minister acknowledges that tariffs are not beneficial. Keir Starmer has been vocal on this issue, discussing it at Labour's local elections campaign launch and in various media outlets. Despite the ongoing discussions, it remains unclear if a coherent strategy is in place to address the impact of the tariffs. Full Article
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