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Politics latest: Top Tory says it's a 'day of shame' for his party - as PM condemns 'shocking' migration figures


Published on 2024-11-29 02:30:30 - Brian Stokes, N@N
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  • Keir Starmer has vowed to end the Tories' "open borders experiment" after new stats show net migration to the UK fell by 20% in the year to June 2024, but from what was a record high of more than 900,

The article from Sky News discusses several key political developments in the UK. Labour leader Keir Starmer has indicated that a vote on assisted dying could be part of Labour's manifesto for the next general election, following a significant petition with over 120,000 signatures. This comes amidst ongoing debates about the legalization of assisted dying, with Starmer suggesting that public opinion and parliamentary discussion are shifting. Additionally, the article touches on the upcoming Budget, with expectations of tax cuts and economic measures to address the cost of living crisis. There's also mention of internal Conservative Party dynamics, with Kemi Badenoch, the Business Secretary, commenting on the need for the party to focus on policy rather than leadership speculation. Furthermore, the article briefly covers other political news, including reactions to recent by-election results and the ongoing discussions around Brexit and its implications.

Read the Full Sky Article at [ https://news.sky.com/story/politics-latest-labour-assisted-dying-vote-election-petition-budget-keir-starmer-conservative-kemi-badenoch-12593360 ]
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