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UK politics live: Reeves refuses to rule out new tax rises and rail nationalisation plan unveiled


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  The government has announced South Western Railway's services will be the first to transfer into public ownership next year, with ministers saying the move paved the way for a "major shake-up" of Britain's railways.

The article from AOL discusses several key political events in the UK. Rachel Reeves, the Shadow Chancellor, has refused to commit to a specific timeline for increasing public sector pay, emphasizing the need for economic stability first. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing pressure from his party to address the ongoing strikes, particularly in the NHS, with calls for a resolution to the pay disputes. Additionally, there's mention of the ongoing debate over the Northern Ireland Protocol, with Foreign Secretary James Cleverly engaging in talks with the EU to find a solution. The article also touches on the broader political landscape, including the Conservative Party's internal dynamics and the opposition's strategies as they gear up for potential future elections.

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