Millie Cooke

London

Political Correspondent at The Independent

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Fears assisted dying bill could be defeated as MPs warn ‘tide is turning’

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Millie Cooke

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Former Tory MP appears in court over general election betting scandal

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Millie Cooke

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Fears assisted dying bill could be defeated as MPs warn ‘tide is turning’

2 weeks ago | independent.co.uk | Millie Cooke

Labour MP Paul Waugh said today’s voting shows the bill has ‘rapidly lost the confidence of MPs’ Millie CookePolitical CorrespondentFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing.
Private schools lose High Court battle against Starmer’s VAT raid on fees

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Millie Cooke

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Former Tory MP appears in court over general election betting scandal

2 weeks ago | independent.co.uk | Millie Cooke

Conservative Party insiders were among those charged after bets were placed on the timing of the general electionA former Tory MP has appeared in court over his involvement in the general election betting scandal. Craig Williams, who gave no indication of plea, was among 15 people who appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday charged with gambling offences over betting on the date of the 2024 election.
Ministers on ‘resignation watch list’ over benefit cuts, Harman reveals

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Millie Cooke

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Private schools lose High Court battle against Starmer’s VAT raid on fees

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Millie Cooke

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Private schools lose High Court battle against Starmer’s VAT raid on fees

2 weeks ago | aol.com | Millie Cooke

A group of private schools, pupils and their parents have lost a High Court challenge over Labour’s imposition of VAT on fees. It comes after six families last year launched a legal challenge against the government’s controversial tax raid, which imposes 20 per cent VAT on private schools, claiming it is discriminatory against certain children, such as those with special education needs (SEN).
Ministers on ‘resignation watch list’ over benefit cuts, Harman reveals

2 weeks ago | aol.com | Millie Cooke

The government is keeping a watch-list of potential ministerial resignations over Sir Keir Starmer’s benefit cuts, a Labour grandee has revealed. Harriet Harman said she is bracing for resignations over the controversial move to slash billions from the welfare bill. The Labour peer, a former minister and deputy leader of the party, said resignations would not be at the top level - meaning those who attend weekly cabinet meetings.
High Court rules in Labour’s favour on private school VAT raid

2 weeks ago | independent.co.uk | Millie Cooke

A group of private schools, pupils, and parents have lost a High Court challenge against Labour's imposition of VAT on private school fees. The challenge claimed the 20 per cent VAT causes unnecessary harm to children, particularly those with special education needs (SEN), arguing it violates their human rights. The High Court acknowledged the legislation interferes with some human rights but allows a “broad margin of discretion” in balancing the interests of private and state school pupils.