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A variety of stories lead Thursday’s papers. The i says analysis indicates that pledges made so far by Labour would cost £20bn and require the equivalent of a 3p rise in income tax. It quotes Paul Johnson, director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, saying the fund-raising measures the party has proposed – such as charging VAT on private school fees and ending the non-dom status – would be “drops in the ocean”. Labour tells the paper it faces “tough choices” but says it will explain how it will fund its plans.

i Front Page 2nd of December 2024

A recent poll indicates that nearly half of UK voters believe the PM should prioritise strengthening trade relationships with the EU over a free trade deal with the next US administration, as the economic benefits of closer ties with Europe are seen as a way to boost sluggish growth, echoing sentiments from Keir Starmer to enhance Brexit outcomes.

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i Front Page 30th of November 2024

Officials anticipate that assisted dying will become legal within three years in the UK, following a historic vote in the Commons where MPs voted 330 to 275 in favour, allowing time for necessary amendments and implementations.

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i Front Page 29th of November 2024

Polling indicates that the majority of the British public supports the legalisation of assisted dying, as MPs prepare to vote on a significant bill introduced by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, marking the first free vote on this emotionally charged issue in 15 years.

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