VAT on private schools may lead to ‘larger classes’ in state sector – Thornberry
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan said pupils would be impacted by ‘Labour’s politics of envy’.
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan said pupils would be impacted by ‘Labour’s politics of envy’.
Shadow justice secretary Shabana Mahmood said Labour would need to ‘lift the bonnet’ and assess the crisis in prisons.
Cabinet minister Mel Stride said Rishi Sunak will ‘absolutely’ lead the party into the General Election on July 4.
Labour is talking tough on law and order while the Tories are pledging a benefits overhaul.
Here are the stories making headlines on Sunday.
The party’s proposals have been welcomed by groups representing small firms.
Jail terms ranged from seven to 11 years.
Another Cabinet minister criticised the Prime Minister’s absence from the event in France.
Labour is pledging to replace business rates and stamp out late payment of invoices as part of a plan to support entrepreneurs.
The claim that Labour has a dozen new taxes planned if it forms the next government comes from a report that does not explicitly refer to new taxes.
During a visit to Essex, shadow pensions secretary Liz Kendall claimed the Conservatives have worsened the quality of retirement.
Rishi Sunak claimed in the ITV debate that independent officials at the Treasury had costed Labour’s policies.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said Rishi Sunak ‘lied deliberately’ about a Tory analysis suggesting households would face £2,000 tax rises.
The Scottish Conservative leader said Sir Keir Starmer had not disputed the figure during the debate.
Tory claims that Labour will increase taxes is a bone of contention following the first televised leaders’ debate.