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Met’s Partygate probe slammed as allies rally around Boris Johnson

What are the 3 main political parties in UK?

Conservatives, Labour and Liberal Democrats. 

What political type is the UK?

The United Kingdom is a Constitutional Monarchy in which the reigning monarch (that is, the king or queen who is the head of state at any given time) does not make any open political decisions. All political decisions are taken by the government and Parliament.

Who runs England?

The Prime Minister is the leader of Her Majesty’s Government and is ultimately responsible for all policy and decisions. The Prime Minister also: oversees the operation of the Civil Service and government agencies. 

Is the UK a two party system?

The two party system in the United Kingdom allows for other parties to exist, although the main two parties tend to dominate politics; in this arrangement, other parties are not excluded and can win seats in Parliament.

‘Cop cleared of Chris Kaba murder’ – Paper Talk News Briefing

‘Cop cleared of Chris Kaba murder’ – Paper Talk

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Tuesday’s front pages report that police officer Martyn Blake has been cleared of the murder of Chris Kaba – an unarmed man who was shot dead during a police stop in south London in 2022.
Several papers feature images of Australian senator Lidia Thorpe heckling King Charles during his tour of the country.
The upcoming October Budget has prominent coverage on today’s front splashes as well as the Conservative leadership race.
The back pages report on tonight’s Champions League fixtures.

October Budget: Reeves will tax businesses & Tributes to Liam Payne – Sunday Papers News Briefing

October Budget: Reeves will tax businesses & Tributes to Liam Payne – Sunday Papers

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Sunday’s front pages are heavily dominated by Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ upcoming October Budget. Suspected tax ‘raids’ as some papers call them are splashed on the front as political experts offer up their opinions from taxing businesses to the winter fuel cuts.
Many of the tabloids continue reporting on the death of former One Direction member Liam Payne. The 31-year-old pop star fell from his hotel balcony in Argentina on Wednesday and died at the scene.

‘Bogus black hole’ & ‘Liam Payne dies at 31’ – Paper Talk  Celebrities

‘Bogus black hole’ & ‘Liam Payne dies at 31’ – Paper Talk 

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Thursday’s front pages continue speculation about the upcoming October Budget. The papers offer up their predictions and reports on whether the chancellor will raise taxes or cut spending.
Other domestic topics are splashed on the front pages including reports on whether Russian spies planted devices in Birmingham, and there’s ongoing coverage of showbiz topics.
The newspapers had gone to print long before news broke of the death of One Direction star Liam Payne in Argentina. The 31-year-old fell from his balcony at his hotel. The story is dominating the UK news cycle online and on social media.
The papers continue their coverage of the appointment of Thomas Tuchel as the new England Football manager.

Economists warn chancellor ahead of Budget & Thomas Tuchel new England manager  – Paper Talk  News Briefing

Economists warn chancellor ahead of Budget & Thomas Tuchel new England manager  – Paper Talk 

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Wednesday’s front pages continue their coverage of the upcoming October Budget with the papers continuing to speculate over whether the chancellor will introduce a national insurance increase. Other domestic political stories make the lead with the Conservative leadership race being a popular topic as the race narrows down.
Elsewhere, several of the papers report Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife met Taylor Swift during one of her London concerts as the row over why the American singer was given a blue-light escort continues.
Images of Thomas Tuchel are splashed on many of the front pages – and all the back pages – after it emerged he is set to become the new England manager.

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