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Politics latest: Starmer responds to petition demanding election rerun


Published on 2024-11-25 12:42:15 - Brian Stokes, N@N
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  • Keir Starmer has admitted he's "not surprised" by two million people signing a petition calling for another general election, while Rachel Reeves's budget comes under fire at the CBI conference. Meanwhile,

The article from Sky News discusses several key political developments in the UK. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has indicated that a Labour government would consider legalizing assisted dying, following a significant public petition. This comes amidst ongoing debates about the ethics and logistics of such a policy. Additionally, the article touches on the upcoming budget, with Labour's shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves suggesting that the government should focus on economic growth rather than tax cuts. Meanwhile, Conservative Party dynamics are highlighted with Kemi Badenoch, the Business Secretary, defending the government's approach to post-Brexit trade deals and criticizing Labour's economic policies. The piece also covers reactions to recent political events, including comments on the government's handling of the economy and public services, reflecting the current political climate and the parties' strategies ahead of future elections.

Read the Full Sky Article at [ https://news.sky.com/story/politics-latest-labour-government-assisted-dying-budget-keir-starmer-rachel-reeves-conservative-tories-kemi-badenoch-12593360?postid=8677538 ]