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It's not even been a month and Labour's lies are already being unveiled, writes the Wee Ginger Dug

Less than a month after the election Labour's lies are being unveiled thick and fast

From left: Scottish Labour's Michael Shanks and Anas Sarwar, and UK Labour leader Keir Starmer

From left: Scottish Labour's Michael Shanks and Anas Sarwar, and UK Labour leader Keir Starmer

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'Fracturing': Scottish Labour councillor calls his own MP a liar over two-child cap

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer during a visit to the BAE Systems area at the Farnborough International Airshow

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer during a visit to the BAE Systems area at the Farnborough International Airshow

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I'm an economist – Keir Starmer's economic 'rules' are a joke

The decision comes after significant pressure from independent MPs to drop the objection

The decision comes after significant pressure from independent MPs to drop the objection

Benjamin Netanyahu

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Labour drop legal objection to Benjamin Netanyahu arrest warrant

Maggie Chapman said lifting children out of poverty 'isn't a priority' for Labour as Lord Walney (left) wrote that defence spending should be prioritised over child poverty

Maggie Chapman said lifting children out of poverty 'isn't a priority' for Labour as Lord Walney (left) wrote that defence spending should be prioritised over child poverty

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Labour MP turned life peer panned for pushing 'bombs over bairns'

Michael Shanks distanced himself from Labour's £300 energy bill cut promise

Michael Shanks distanced himself from Labour's £300 energy bill cut promise

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Labour's Michael Shanks refuses to back £300 energy bill cut promise

Labour’s top priority is scoring political goals over their opponents – particularly the SNP – rather than creating the change they promised

Labour’s top priority is scoring political goals over their opponents – particularly the SNP – rather than creating the change they promised

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Richard Walker: Labour are twisting fight against child poverty into political weapon

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes

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Let’s remember what we’re united behind ahead of key year

Former South African President Nelson Mandela addresses the crowd during a statue unveiling ceremony in his honour at Parliament Square, London

Former South African President Nelson Mandela addresses the crowd during a statue unveiling ceremony in his honour at Parliament Square, London

The war machine rolls on as our children are starving

Not one single Labour MP from Scotland voted to abolish the two-child benefit cap

Not one single Labour MP from Scotland voted to abolish the two-child benefit cap

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Where has Anas Sarwar gone since two-child cap vote?

Keir Starmer unveiled new information about GB Energy on Thursday

Keir Starmer unveiled new information about GB Energy on Thursday

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What Labour's GB Energy really means for Scotland – and is nuclear on the cards?

During the election campaign, Keir Starmer said Labour's Great British Energy plans would reduce household bills by £300

During the election campaign, Keir Starmer said Labour's Great British Energy plans would reduce household bills by £300

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'Chaos and confusion' warning issued to Labour over £300 energy bill promise

David Lammy used a private jet to travel to New Delhi recently

David Lammy used a private jet to travel to New Delhi recently

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Labour ministers accused of ‘jaw-dropping’ hypocrisy over private jet use

Keir Starmer pictured at a factory in Widnes, Cheshire

Keir Starmer pictured at a factory in Widnes, Cheshire

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Keir Starmer faces questions on £300 energy bills election promise

Zarah Sultana has hit out at Labour's 'lack' of duty of care

Zarah Sultana has hit out at Labour's 'lack' of duty of care

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Labour rebel Zarah Sultana says party's duty of care is 'severely lacking'

Anas Sarwar pictured with Keir Starmer in Edinburgh

Anas Sarwar pictured with Keir Starmer in Edinburgh

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Anas Sarwar silent as Scottish Labour back two-child cap

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves

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GB Energy bill to be introduced at Westminster – but SNP contest nuclear aims

The Labour leader has further cemented his reputation as a tough, single-minded authoritarian

The Labour leader has further cemented his reputation as a tough, single-minded authoritarian

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Lesley Riddoch: John Swinney can do what Keir Starmer failed to do with two-child cap

LIVE: Keir Starmer faces first PMQs amid ferocious two-child row

LIVE: Keir Starmer faces first PMQs amid ferocious two-child row

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RECAP: Keir Starmer faces first PMQs amid ferocious two-child row

Yesterday MPs voted on an SNP amendment to the King's Speech which called on the government to repeal the abhorrent two-child cap on benefits immediately

Yesterday MPs voted on an SNP amendment to the King's Speech which called on the government to repeal the abhorrent two-child cap on benefits immediately

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Wee Ginger Dug: Labour's Scottish MPs prove they are lobby fodder for Keir Starmer

Eluned Morgan was the only contender to be the Welsh Labour Party’s new leader as nominations closed at midday on Wednesday

Eluned Morgan was the only contender to be the Welsh Labour Party’s new leader as nominations closed at midday on Wednesday

Eluned Morgan MS

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Eluned Morgan set to be Welsh Labour's first woman leader

Michael Shanks previously described the two-child cap as 'heinous'

Michael Shanks previously described the two-child cap as 'heinous'

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'Disgraceful': Michael Shanks ignores pledge to oppose Keir Starmer on two-child cap

Keir Starmer clashed with Pete Wishart at PMQs

Keir Starmer clashed with Pete Wishart at PMQs

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Keir Starmer attacks SNP for child poverty 'lectures' with election results dig

An image shared by a Labour MP showing party figures celebrating keeping the two-child cap in place, with people giving the middle finger

An image shared by a Labour MP showing party figures celebrating keeping the two-child cap in place, with people giving the middle finger

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Frankie Boyle joins condemnation of Labour MP 'celebrating' two-child benefit cap

Newly elected Labour MP Kirsty McNeill voted against the SNP amendment

Newly elected Labour MP Kirsty McNeill voted against the SNP amendment

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Children's charity boss turned Scottish Labour MP panned for backing two-child cap

Kay Burley (right) said she had been preparing to interview Yvette Cooper

Kay Burley (right) said she had been preparing to interview Yvette Cooper

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'Running for the hills': Sky News hosts slam Labour for ducking media scrutiny

Blair McDougall (right) pictured with Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar

Blair McDougall (right) pictured with Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar

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Blair McDougall claims tackling child poverty is in Labour's 'DNA'

Left to right: John McDonnell, Zarah Sultana and Rebecca Long-Bailey

Left to right: John McDonnell, Zarah Sultana and Rebecca Long-Bailey

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Who are the seven Labour MPs suspended after two-child cap vote?

The Labour Party in general and Scottish Labour in particular rode to victory in so many constituencies on the back of their promise of change

The Labour Party in general and Scottish Labour in particular rode to victory in so many constituencies on the back of their promise of change

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Seamus Logan: There’s a song that sums up the election for me

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn pictured speaking in the House of Commons

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn pictured speaking in the House of Commons

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RECAP: Keir Starmer sees off tiny Labour rebellion to keep two-child cap

Seven MPs in total, including former shadow chancellor John McDonnell, have had the party whip suspended for voting against the Government on Tuesday night

Seven MPs in total, including former shadow chancellor John McDonnell, have had the party whip suspended for voting against the Government on Tuesday night

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Keir Starmer ejects seven Labour MPs for voting to scrap two-child cap

Keir Starmer pictured at the Farnborough International Airshow in Hampshire

Keir Starmer pictured at the Farnborough International Airshow in Hampshire

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Keir Starmer wins two-child cap battle – but vote points to war for Labour's soul

Keir Starmer’s party voted down the SNP’s amendment to the King’s Speech calling for the policy to be axed

Keir Starmer’s party voted down the SNP’s amendment to the King’s Speech calling for the policy to be axed

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Here's how the 37 Scottish Labour MPs voted on two-child benefit cap

Labour MPs have voted to keep the two-child benefit cap

Labour MPs have voted to keep the two-child benefit cap

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Labour vote to KEEP two-child benefit cap as SNP calls batted away

The Labour Party in Scotland was campaigning on a distinct

The Labour Party in Scotland was campaigning on a distinct

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Anas Sarwar notably quiet on two-child benefit cap as debate rolls on

Gordon McKee pictured after he was announced as the new MP for Glasgow South

Gordon McKee pictured after he was announced as the new MP for Glasgow South

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Scottish Labour MP says 'contact your MSP' in copy-and-paste two-child cap email

A welder at the Harland & Wolff construction yard in Methil, and Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes

A welder at the Harland & Wolff construction yard in Methil, and Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes

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Kate Forbes in talks to save Scottish shipyards as UK Government rejects loan

A growing number Labour MPs are speaking out against the policy

A growing number Labour MPs are speaking out against the policy

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The Labour MPs who have spoken out against the two-child benefit cap

Labour leader and Prime Minister Keir Starmer has refused to scrap the two-child benefit cap

Labour leader and Prime Minister Keir Starmer has refused to scrap the two-child benefit cap

What is the two-child benefit cap and why is it controversial?

The SNP Westminster leader urged Government backbenchers to rebel

The SNP Westminster leader urged Government backbenchers to rebel

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Pressure on Labour as SNP two-child cap amendment picked for Westminster vote

Liz Kendall pictured in Downing Street

Liz Kendall pictured in Downing Street

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Car crash interview sees Labour minister squirm over arms sales to Israel

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is coming under increasing pressure to U-turn and drop the abhorrent two-child cap on benefits

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is coming under increasing pressure to U-turn and drop the abhorrent two-child cap on benefits

Wee Ginger Dug: Keir Starmer needs to 'change' position on abhorrent two-child cap

Many predicted what would happen when the Labour leader introduced tuition fees

Many predicted what would happen when the Labour leader introduced tuition fees

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Tony Blair triggered the obscene dash for wealthy foreign students

The previous Tory government’s plan to send some asylum seekers to Kigali, which Prime Minister Keir Starmer is axing, saw just four volunteers removed

The previous Tory government’s plan to send some asylum seekers to Kigali, which Prime Minister Keir Starmer is axing, saw just four volunteers removed

Conservative Party

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Rwanda scheme has cost taxpayers £700 million with four volunteers removed

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson pictured in Downing Street

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson pictured in Downing Street

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Labour will 'consider' scrapping two-child cap, says minister amid intense pressure

Yvette Cooper has pledged to crack down on undocumented migrants

Yvette Cooper has pledged to crack down on undocumented migrants

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Labour slammed for 'grotesque' plans to deport undocumented migrants

Stephen Flynn's amendment has received cross-party support, including from independent MP Jeremy Corbyn

Stephen Flynn's amendment has received cross-party support, including from independent MP Jeremy Corbyn

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Stephen Flynn calls on Scottish Labour MPs to back amendment to scrap two-child cap

Immigration officers will step up raids over the summer (Liam McBurney/PA)

Immigration officers will step up raids over the summer (Liam McBurney/PA)

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Nail bars and car washes to be targeted in summer immigration raid blitz

The Chancellor and shadow chancellor are set to appear on Laura Kuenssberg's Sunday morning politics show

The Chancellor and shadow chancellor are set to appear on Laura Kuenssberg's Sunday morning politics show

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Who is on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg? See the full guest list

Prime Minister Keir Starmer with King Charles

Prime Minister Keir Starmer with King Charles

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Labour 'should change MP oath' as part of 'peaceful' shift away from monarchy

Clive Lewis is the Labour MP for Norwich South

Clive Lewis is the Labour MP for Norwich South

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Clive Lewis on a future UK republic and the right of Scots to choose independence

The party also said the Government should take action now rather than wait for further reviews

The party also said the Government should take action now rather than wait for further reviews

SNP call for suspension of Israel arms sales in letter to Foreign Secretary

The two-child cap continues to harm children in the UK, writes Owen Jones

The two-child cap continues to harm children in the UK, writes Owen Jones

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Owen Jones: Only a government with no soul would impose such poverty on children

King Charles III reads the King's Speech in the House of Lords

King Charles III reads the King's Speech in the House of Lords

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Inside Westminster as King Charles's speech lulls everyone to sleep

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