Chancellor John Healey and PM Andy Burnham have jointly instructed cabinet ministers to fund new policy pledges within existing spending limits. This comes as Healey prepares his first budget on October 28, emphasizing fiscal discipline despite inflation and new cost-of-living policies.
Labour MPs plan to rebel against the government's political funding reforms, proposing amendments to ban cryptocurrency donations and lower spending limits. The move follows controversies surrounding Nigel Farage's Reform UK party funding.
Labour MPs are planning to rebel against the government's political funding reforms, pushing for stricter measures. Key demands include a ban on cryptocurrency donations and lower spending limits, spurred by controversies surrounding Nigel Farage's Reform UK party funding.
The US Supreme Court struck down federal restrictions on coordinated spending between political parties and candidates, citing First Amendment free speech grounds. The 6-3 ruling, with conservative justices in the majority, overturns a 2001 precedent and favors Republican committees ahead of the November midterms.
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to strike down limits on coordinated campaign spending between political parties and candidates, citing First Amendment free speech grounds. The decision overturns a 50-year-old federal election law provision and impacts upcoming midterm elections.
The Supreme Court has eliminated restrictions on coordinated spending between political parties and candidates, citing free speech grounds. The 6-3 decision favors Republicans, who hold a significant cash advantage heading into the November midterm elections.
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship is unlawful, upholding the 14th Amendment. The court also sided with Republicans on campaign spending limits and upheld state bans on transgender athletes in school sports.
The IMF has advised UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves to maintain spending limits, warning against caving to demands for government support. The advice, while milder than previous rebukes, urges focus on controlling welfare costs and efficiency in public services. The article questions the untouchability of pensioner benefits compared to those for younger generations and those in work.
