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Ex political advisor admits fraud over expense claims
Matthew Torbitt worked for Bury South MP Christian Wakeford when, between August 2022 and September 2024, he claimed rail tickets that were "not for Parliamentary purposes", Thames Magistrates' Court heard. He also…
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Burnham says he is prepared to call out Trump 'if right for Britain'
I don't think people want it." He said his focus instead was on "getting the country back where it should be".Watch…
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Laura Kuenssberg goes behind the scenes with Andy Burnham in his first week as PM
The BBC's Laura Kuenssberg met Burnham for his first sit-down interview since taking charge and got an exclusive…
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Green-led council 'won't assist immigration raids'
A few months later, a nail bar was raided again, and again a few days after."According to local accounts, Chinese…
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Chris Mason: What his first week in power tells us about Andy Burnham
And, with the conflict in the Middle East escalating, the oil price is spiking again.Then there are the huge questions…
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Angela Rayner rules out rent controls in England
Landlord groups say they may exacerbate the housing crisis by putting owners off renting out property. It was when I…
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Burnham on how he will fund business rates cut
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Senior ministers and aides set to work from No 10 North
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Burnham pauses early prison release scheme
The early prison release scheme in England and Wales has been paused by Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The scheme, which…
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Rayner rules out repaying severance cash after making cabinet return
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Who's in Andy Burnham's cabinet?
He returned as Makerfield MP in June and succeeded Sir Keir Starmer a month later. A life-long Everton fan and…
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Will Burnham's cut to electricity VAT help households?
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Burnham pressed on ambition to end rough sleeping
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Mason: What image does Burnham want to project?
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Watch: Starmer resigns, Burnham becomes PM... the day in 98 seconds
The day began outside a busy 10 Downing Street where Starmer made his final address as PM, before he and Burnham…
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Who is Andy Burnham's wife, Marie-France van Heel?
"When my wife got pregnant for the first time it was a complete shock. My first thought was, 'Oh my God, we'll have to…
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Starmer to set out long-delayed defence spending plans
"The next prime minister needs to cut welfare and give our armed forces the funding they need to keep Britain…
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Changing visa rules for care workers is wrong, says Rayner
Changing visa rules for care workers is wrong, says Rayner8 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleIain…
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BBC presenter apologises for misquoting Nigel Farage
BBC presenter Matt Chorley has issued an apology for misquoting Nigel Farage during a discussion about the murder of…
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Scottish Secretary did not declare meeting with Mandelson's firm
Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander met with Peter Mandelson's lobbying firm shortly after becoming a minister, but…
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PM accuses Farage of exploiting Nowak case and denies 'two-tier policing' claim
Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticized Nigel Farage for exploiting the murder of Henry Nowak to create division.…
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Badenoch accuses Starmer of giving up on welfare reform
Kemi Badenoch has criticized Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for abandoning welfare reform efforts. She highlighted…
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Paralympic champion backs plans to fine airlines which fail disabled travellers
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson supports proposed legislation to fine airlines that fail to assist disabled travelers.…
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Labour reports Farage's alleged Russian phone hack to police
Labour has reported the alleged hacking of Nigel Farage's phone and bank accounts by Russian spies to the police. This…
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Badenoch tells Blair not to waste his time calling for Labour to change
Kemi Badenoch has advised former Prime Minister Tony Blair to refrain from urging the Labour government to change its…
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Starmer defends policy decisions as he hits back at Blair
Sir Keir Starmer has defended his policy decisions in response to criticism from former Prime Minister Tony Blair.…
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Starmer arson accused refused to film attack, court told
A Ukrainian man, Stanislav Carpiuc, testified in court regarding an alleged arson attack on a car linked to Sir Keir…
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Student loans inquiry finds many did not understand terms
A parliamentary inquiry revealed that many graduates did not understand the terms of their student loans. Over 52,000…
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Starmer warns of Russian aggression as UK agrees new treaty with Poland
Sir Keir Starmer has emphasized the significant challenge posed by Russian aggression as the UK and Poland formalize a…
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Burnham accuses Blair of ignoring inequality as he hits back at ex-PM
Andy Burnham has criticized former Prime Minister Tony Blair for overlooking the issue of inequality in his recent…
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Will Tony Blair's intervention change the Labour debate?
Sir Tony Blair has entered the Labour debate, advocating for a shift towards the 'radical centre' in leadership and…
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'A serious country' can't keep changing leaders - Blair
In an interview with BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Sir Tony Blair said he believes 'a serious country' can't keep…
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Labour has 'no coherent plan' for country, says Blair
Sir Tony Blair has criticized Sir Keir Starmer's government for lacking a coherent plan for the country. In a lengthy…
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Yusuf in clash with Jenrick over Reform deportation policy
Zia Yusuf and Robert Jenrick from Reform UK have publicly disagreed over the party's deportation policy. Yusuf stated…
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Scottish Parliament endorses SNP call for independence referendum
The Scottish Parliament has endorsed the SNP's request for a second independence referendum, emphasizing that…
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Track UK's latest migration numbers - net migration, visas, asylum and small boats
The UK's net migration has decreased to its lowest level since 2012, excluding the Covid pandemic. This article…
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Palantir boss hits out at Khan in Met contract row
Palantir's UK chief executive criticized London Mayor Sadiq Khan for blocking a £50m contract with the Metropolitan…
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Cafe owner 'deeply disappointed' by Reform UK visit
The owner of a cafe for adults with additional needs expressed disappointment over a visit from Reform UK leaders, who…
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UK net migration needs to fall further, says Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham has stated that UK net migration needs to decrease further, following recent government figures showing a…
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Reform Wales leader Dan Thomas backs call to remove Ukraine flag outside Senedd
Dan Thomas, leader of Reform Wales, has expressed support for removing the Ukrainian flag from outside the Senedd,…
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Farage was issued with court judgement for £9,400 debt
Nigel Farage has been issued a County Court judgment for a debt of £9,400. The judgment, which is publicly accessible,…
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Gavin Williamson announces death of pet tarantula
Gavin Williamson has announced the death of his pet tarantula, Cronus, who had been a companion for over a decade. The…
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Lib Dems announce Makerfield by-election candidate
The Liberal Democrats have selected Jake Austin as their candidate for the upcoming Makerfield by-election. Austin, a…
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'I don't understand' - council meeting descends into chaos
Kirklees Council's annual meeting ended in chaos as voting was postponed due to confusion among new councillors.…
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Green by-elections may cost up to £250,000
The Green Party is facing significant costs due to nine upcoming by-elections in London, estimated to reach up to…
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Former Green Party by-election candidate apologises for sharing 'false flag' post
Chris Kennedy, the former Green Party candidate for the Makerfield by-election, has apologized for sharing social…
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Toilets and changing rooms must be used on basis of biological sex, guidance confirms
New guidance from the Equalities and Human Rights Commission mandates that toilets and changing rooms be used based on…
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Ministers want new voting system in place for possible Manchester mayor race
Ministers are accelerating the implementation of a new voting system for a potential mayoral election in Greater…
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