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What has Burnham promised since he became PM, and when will it happen?
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What has Burnham promised since he became PM, and when will it happen?

From cutting household bills to moving power out of Westminster, how will the measures announced unfold?Andy Burnham has floated a number of policies, ideas and ambitions for his government since beco...

The Guardian - UK News2 months ago
Andy Burnham calls on wider society to help end rough sleeping by Christmas
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Andy Burnham calls on wider society to help end rough sleeping by Christmas

PM says public money alone won’t solve problem but ‘we did it in the pandemic, we can do it again’‘Burnham’s writing cheques, this one might bounce’: homeless people doubt PM’s planAndy Burnham has sa...

The Guardian - UK News2 months ago
Farage’s futile election gamble: inside the 21 August Guardian Weekly
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Farage’s futile election gamble: inside the 21 August Guardian Weekly

Political stunt brings Reform UK leader full circle. Plus: Russia’s scramble for soldiers• Get the Guardian Weekly delivered to your home addressThe curtain came down last week on the summer sideshow...

The Guardian - UK News2 months ago
‘Burnham’s writing cheques, this one might bounce’: homeless people doubt PM’s plan
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‘Burnham’s writing cheques, this one might bounce’: homeless people doubt PM’s plan

Rough sleepers and charities say they have heard similar political declarations before but seen little successAndy Burnham calls on wider society to help end rough sleeping by ChristmasAs Andy Burnham...

The Guardian - UK News2 months ago
Tice should apologise to firefighters for ‘enjoy it’ remark on extreme heat, says Labour
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Tice should apologise to firefighters for ‘enjoy it’ remark on extreme heat, says Labour

Exclusive: Bridget Phillipson’s comments show her party feels voters have been alienated by Reform net zero attacksRichard Tice should apologise to firefighters for his comments this week urging Briti...

The Guardian - UK News2 months ago
Rising inflation underlines scale of Andy Burnham’s cost of living challenge
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Rising inflation underlines scale of Andy Burnham’s cost of living challenge

PM’s plan to shield households from more pressure risks being overwhelmed by wider price risesUK inflation rises to 2.9%Business live – latest updatesJuly’s increase in inflation, to 2.9%, is likely t...

The Guardian - UK News2 months ago
Labour ‘could lose up to 50 seats’ to Greens if new drilling in North Sea approved
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Labour ‘could lose up to 50 seats’ to Greens if new drilling in North Sea approved

Greens say analysis shows government failure to take bold climate action could lead to big gains for party at electionLabour could lose dozens of seats to the Green party if the government allows new...

The Guardian - UK News2 months ago
Suspended Reform UK member vows to fight to remain in party
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Suspended Reform UK member vows to fight to remain in party

Tim Montgomerie says his appeal will be a test of whether the party can tolerate free speech.

BBC News - UK2 months ago
Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election
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Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election

Martial law has been in place in Ukraine since February 2022, under which elections are suspended.

BBC News - UK2 months ago
Do not cut benefits for disabled young people, dozens of UK charities urge ministers
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Do not cut benefits for disabled young people, dozens of UK charities urge ministers

More than 40 charities write to Pat McFadden and review head Alan Milburn over fears of stricter eligibility rulesMore than 40 of the UK’s leading charities have warned ministers against imposing toug...

The Guardian - UK News2 months ago
Burnham launches ‘national drive’ to get rough sleepers off streets by Christmas
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Burnham launches ‘national drive’ to get rough sleepers off streets by Christmas

Prime minister urges local leaders to act as homelessness campaigners welcome move but say more needs to be doneI won’t abandon anyone to sleep rough on our streets. That’s my £442m promiseAndy Burnha...

The Guardian - UK News2 months ago
Swedish MP intervenes in ‘damaging’ Brexit row over elderly Britons ordered to leave
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Swedish MP intervenes in ‘damaging’ Brexit row over elderly Britons ordered to leave

Migration minister asked how he intends to stop deportations of people ‘who had lived in Sweden for decades’The deportation and removal of British citizens from Sweden over Brexit residency rights is...

The Guardian - UK News2 months ago
Burnham declares almost £350,000 in donations in months before becoming PM
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Burnham declares almost £350,000 in donations in months before becoming PM

MPs’ register of interests shows hospitality and trips worth more than £12,000 and contributions from longstanding Labour donorsDonors to Andy Burnham gave almost £350,000 over the months before he be...

The Guardian - UK News2 months ago
Burnham confirms West Midlands to take public control of local bus network – as it happened
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Burnham confirms West Midlands to take public control of local bus network – as it happened

The prime minister says the ‘absolutely massive’ move would protect thousands of jobsMoscow has threatened the UK with “consequences” after reports that British drones have been used to strike target...

The Guardian - UK News2 months ago
Labour urges Gambling Commission to investigate firms linked to Reform UK donors
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Labour urges Gambling Commission to investigate firms linked to Reform UK donors

Bridget Phillipson writes to watchdog asking it to look into claims Tether.bet and Fispay operated without a licenceThe Gambling Commission has been urged to investigate claims that companies linked t...

The Guardian - UK News2 months ago
What is behind Russia’s ‘consequences’ threat over UK sending drones to Ukraine?
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What is behind Russia’s ‘consequences’ threat over UK sending drones to Ukraine?

Britain has supplied more militarily significant munitions to Kyiv before but there are political reasons for Moscow’s remarksEurope live – latest updatesRussia’s embassy in London has accused the UK...

The Guardian - UK News2 months ago
Moscow threat of ‘consequences’ will not alter UK support for Ukraine, says Burnham
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Moscow threat of ‘consequences’ will not alter UK support for Ukraine, says Burnham

Prime minister responds to Russian anger over Kyiv’s use of British-made drones in ‘deep strike’ campaignUK politics live – latest updatesEurope live – latest updatesAndy Burnham says the UK will cont...

The Guardian - UK News2 months ago
Civil service chief got record £500,000 payout after Starmer dismissal
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Civil service chief got record £500,000 payout after Starmer dismissal

Chris Wormald received unprecedented payment after serving as cabinet secretary for just 14 monthsThe former head of the civil service Chris Wormald received a record payout, in the region of £500,000...

The Guardian - UK News2 months ago
Top economists urge Burnham to sign UK up to UN initiative on global inequality
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Top economists urge Burnham to sign UK up to UN initiative on global inequality

Open letter signed by 40 academics including Nobel winner Joseph Stiglitz and Kate Pickett, co-author of The Spirit Level Forty prominent progressive academics are urging Andy Burnham’s government to...

The Guardian - UK News2 months ago
Actors lead tributes to 'amazing' Hayden Panettiere after Heroes star dies aged 36
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Actors lead tributes to 'amazing' Hayden Panettiere after Heroes star dies aged 36

The US actress, who has died at the age of 36, starred in the TV shows Heroes and Nashville.

BBC News - UK2 months ago