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politics3 days ago•5 min saved

Burnham signals devolution-first agenda in Commons debut

Andy Burnham used his first Commons appearance as prime minister to push greater devolution (including a Cornwall deal and plans to discuss more powers with Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland), signal a defence-spending push with a 3% of GDP target to be set at the next spending review, confirm attendance at COP31 to tackle climate change, pledge to bring forward a Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill, and paid tribute to predecessor Keir Starmer.

via BBC|

#cop31 #defence-spending #devolution

law1 year ago•5 min saved

Leasehold Reforms Face Legal Challenges and Impact on Charities and Freeholders

A group of wealthy landowners and charities are challenging the UK's 2024 leasehold and freehold reform laws in the High Court, arguing they violate human rights and could lead to significant financial losses, while leaseholders fear delays in beneficial reforms. The case highlights ongoing disputes over property rights, compensation, and the future of leasehold systems in England.

via BBC|

#freeholders #high-court-challenge #law

politics1 year ago•11 min saved

Keir Starmer Faces Tough BBC Interviews on Budget and Pensioner Policies

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced a series of challenging questions from BBC presenters across England, addressing issues such as the Norwich Western Link Road, leaseholder reforms, winter fuel allowance cuts, and the Birmingham pub bombings inquiry. Starmer promised decisions on infrastructure and leasehold reforms, defended budgetary decisions affecting pensioners, and acknowledged the need for energy price interventions. He also discussed the impact of inheritance tax changes on farmers and the government's approach to prison overcrowding and hospice funding.

via BBC.com|

#bbc-interviews #energy-prices #keir-starmer