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Two men jailed for arson attacks on property linked to Keir Starmer
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Two men jailed for arson attacks on property linked to Keir Starmer

Roman Lavrynovych and Stanislav Carpiuc imprisoned for seven years and two years respectivelyRoman Lavrynovych and Stanislav Carpiuc have been jailed at the Old Bailey for seven and two years respecti...

The Guardian - UK News4 months ago
Starmer says he will stand in any Labour leadership contest against Burnham
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Starmer says he will stand in any Labour leadership contest against Burnham

Prime minister suggests he will not ‘walk away’ despite Burnham’s comfortable victory in Makerfield byelectionUK politics – live updatesHow quickly could Burnham become PM?Keir Starmer has said he wil...

The Guardian - UK News4 months ago
Labour peer and Reform MP clash over ‘brown people’ and domestic abuse
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Labour peer and Reform MP clash over ‘brown people’ and domestic abuse

Thangam Debbonaire and Sarah Pochin argue in Sky News interview at Makerfield byelection countUK politics live – latest updatesThe Labour peer Thangam Debbonaire has clashed with Reform UK’s Sarah Poc...

The Guardian - UK News4 months ago
Scottish Conservatives win Aberdeen South in shock loss for the SNP
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Scottish Conservatives win Aberdeen South in shock loss for the SNP

Tories’ Douglas Lumsden says city has spoken ‘loud and clear’ in support of the North Sea oil and gas industry UK politics – live updatesThe Scottish National party has lost the formerly safe seat of...

The Guardian - UK News4 months ago
Starmer says he will stand if there is a leadership contest after Burnham’s win – video
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Starmer says he will stand if there is a leadership contest after Burnham’s win – video

Prime minister congratulates his rival on his victory in the Makerfield byelection. The scale of Andy Burnham's win in what could be the most consequential byelection in more than six decades puts him...

The Guardian - UK News4 months ago
Tories pick themselves up off the floor with unexpected Scottish by-election win
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Tories pick themselves up off the floor with unexpected Scottish by-election win

The Conservatives secured a comfortable victory over the SNP in Aberdeen South after throwing everything at the seat.

BBC News - UK4 months ago
What will ‘change’ look like if Andy Burnham becomes prime minister?
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What will ‘change’ look like if Andy Burnham becomes prime minister?

From public ownership to devolution and the cost of living, the policies of the potential Labour leadership challenger will face intense scrutinyUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham’s victory...

The Guardian - UK News4 months ago
Scottish Conservatives win first Westminster by-election in more than 50 years
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Scottish Conservatives win first Westminster by-election in more than 50 years

The Tories take Aberdeen South, while the SNP wins in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry.

BBC News - UK4 months ago
What next for Andy Burnham? Five key questions after Makerfield win
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What next for Andy Burnham? Five key questions after Makerfield win

Labour veteran is expected to launch a leadership bid, but some critics feel he is yet to clarify his policy positionsThis piece is extracted from our First Edition newsletter. To sign up, click hereA...

The Guardian - UK News4 months ago
Andy Burnham wins huge majority in Makerfield byelection, paving way for Starmer leadership challenge
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Andy Burnham wins huge majority in Makerfield byelection, paving way for Starmer leadership challenge

Greater Manchester mayor says result represents Labour’s ‘final chance to change’, after soundly beating Reform UK and Restore BritainUK politics – live updatesAndy Burnham has set up a potential show...

The Guardian - UK News4 months ago
Excessive probation workloads put public at risk in England and Wales, union warns
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Excessive probation workloads put public at risk in England and Wales, union warns

Exclusive: Napo declares no confidence in probation service managers and threatens industrial actionThe public is “at direct risk” from unsupervised ex-offenders because probation officers in England...

The Guardian - UK News4 months ago
‘Astonishing’ win for Andy Burnham puts pressure on Starmer to step aside
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‘Astonishing’ win for Andy Burnham puts pressure on Starmer to step aside

Size of Makerfield victory has many allies hoping outgoing Greater Manchester mayor will be installed in No 10 within daysUK politics – live updatesHow quickly could Burnham become PM?Speaking hours b...

The Guardian - UK News4 months ago
UK borrows more than expected as impact of Iran war takes toll
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UK borrows more than expected as impact of Iran war takes toll

May figure of £23.3bn underlines challenge facing Andy Burnham if he ends up as Labour leaderThe UK borrowed a higher-than-expected £23.3bn in May amid the economic fallout from the Iran war, underlin...

The Guardian - UK News4 months ago
How quickly could Andy Burnham become the UK’s prime minister?
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How quickly could Andy Burnham become the UK’s prime minister?

After winning the Makerfield byelection, the returning Labour MP faces a number of scenarios in his bid to replace Keir Starmer• UK politics – live updates• Full report: Burnham wins by huge majorityA...

The Guardian - UK News4 months ago
MPs urge Fujitsu to make ‘immediate’ payment to Post Office Horizon victims
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MPs urge Fujitsu to make ‘immediate’ payment to Post Office Horizon victims

Liam Byrne, who chairs Commons business committee, says too many operators are still waiting for redressThe Japanese tech company at the centre of the Post Office IT scandal is facing calls from a par...

The Guardian - UK News4 months ago
Why the Tories' by-election win in Scotland is significant
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Why the Tories' by-election win in Scotland is significant

The SNP defended two Westminster seats vacated by politicians joining Holyrood this week.

Sky News - UK4 months ago
Burnham brings in top economists before possible leadership run
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Burnham brings in top economists before possible leadership run

Labour mayor giving advisory roles to ex-Bank of England economist and others seen as attempt to reassure marketsMakerfield byelection – latest updatesThree economic heavyweights have been brought in...

The Guardian - UK News4 months ago
Tories and SNP win Scottish by-elections - as Labour come fourth in both races
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Tories and SNP win Scottish by-elections - as Labour come fourth in both races

The Scottish Conservatives have won the Aberdeen South by-election - taking the seat from the SNP.

Sky News - UK4 months ago
Polls close in Makerfield byelection as Andy Burnham eyes No 10
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Polls close in Makerfield byelection as Andy Burnham eyes No 10

Labour’s Greater Manchester mayor predicted to beat Reform but Keir Starmer is unlikely to easily step asideMakerfield byelection – latest updatesPolls have closed in Makerfield, Aberdeen South, and A...

The Guardian - UK News4 months ago
Pete Hegseth accuses Nato countries of ‘free riding’ in combative address
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Pete Hegseth accuses Nato countries of ‘free riding’ in combative address

US defence secretary addresses allies in latest attempt to get Europe to raise military budgetsPete Hegseth has announced a review of the US military presence across Europe, in a combative address to...

The Guardian - UK News4 months ago