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Andy Burnham’s long coup: the chaotic year-long project to return him to Westminster
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Andy Burnham’s long coup: the chaotic year-long project to return him to Westminster

Story of the key figures, decisions, planning and missteps in push to line up Greater Manchester mayor for PMThe third coming of Andy Burnham began in earnest on the dancefloor of the Ministry of Soun...

The Guardian - UK News4 months ago
‘Make people dream’: how to build an economy for the common good
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‘Make people dream’: how to build an economy for the common good

Economist Prof Mariana Mazzucato says governments must ‘get back their mojo’ and believe they can change the world Good governments have a vision. They know what they want to achieve, can articulate w...

The Guardian - UK News4 months ago
Remove home secretary Mahmood and rip up her asylum plans, says Alf Dubs
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Remove home secretary Mahmood and rip up her asylum plans, says Alf Dubs

Exclusive: Labour peer who fled Nazis as a child says Andy Burnham has chance to ‘correct mistakes’ on refugeesShabana Mahmood should be moved out of the Home Office and her asylum policies of “perfor...

The Guardian - UK News4 months ago
After Starmer’s ‘purge’, could Andy Burnham lure back Labour’s bruised leftwingers?
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After Starmer’s ‘purge’, could Andy Burnham lure back Labour’s bruised leftwingers?

Socialists marginalised under current PM are anxious about whether his replacement will again disappoint themOn 10 September 2024, Jon Trickett, a veteran leftwing MP, was preparing to vote against on...

The Guardian - UK News4 months ago
Brexit: An Oral History – podcast
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Brexit: An Oral History – podcast

This week marked 10 years since the UK chose to leave the EU. In a series of interviews with key players from both sides, Kiran Stacey looks back on the Brexit vote that changed the country foreverRea...

The Guardian - UK News4 months ago
Mahmood in standoff with Starmer over No 10 not sacking junior minister
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Mahmood in standoff with Starmer over No 10 not sacking junior minister

Mike Tapp wrote unauthorised article saying new settlement rules should not cover overseas care workers Shabana Mahmood is locked in an extraordinary standoff with Keir Starmer after Downing Street re...

The Guardian - UK News4 months ago
Ex-Foreign Office chief Olly Robbins believed to be in talks over top security role
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Ex-Foreign Office chief Olly Robbins believed to be in talks over top security role

Civil service high-flyer caught up in Mandelson vetting row thought to be discussing comeback with Burnham’s teamThe Foreign Office chief who lost his job over the Peter Mandelson vetting scandal is i...

The Guardian - UK News4 months ago
Robert Jenrick says questions about £5m donation to Farage are legitimate
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Robert Jenrick says questions about £5m donation to Farage are legitimate

Reform MP appears to contradict party leader’s claim money from crypto billionaire is ‘none of your business’Robert Jenrick has said it is “legitimate” for the media to ask questions about Nigel Farag...

The Guardian - UK News4 months ago
‘Act on the evidence outside the window’: Andy Burnham urged to stick to net zero targets if he becomes PM
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‘Act on the evidence outside the window’: Andy Burnham urged to stick to net zero targets if he becomes PM

Burnham is coming under pressure from some to ditch net zero targets but this could be highly damaging on many levelsUK politics live – latest updatesBritain’s net zero economy is booming. The sector...

The Guardian - UK News4 months ago
Polanski and unions warn Burnham against backsliding on climate action
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Polanski and unions warn Burnham against backsliding on climate action

Debate in Labour and union movement over climate commitments as many call for Burnham not to allow drilling in North SeaAnalysis: ‘Act on the evidence outside the window’: Andy Burnham urged to stick...

The Guardian - UK News4 months ago
Burnham could become PM on 17 July based on Labour leadership contest timetable – as it happened
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Burnham could become PM on 17 July based on Labour leadership contest timetable – as it happened

The former Manchester mayor could be installed as prime minister in weeks if no other MP puts themselves forwardIn her Q&A this morning Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, confirmed that she wants the gove...

The Guardian - UK News4 months ago
Unison chief endorses Ed Miliband for chancellor in a Burnham government
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Unison chief endorses Ed Miliband for chancellor in a Burnham government

Exclusive: Head of trade union backs energy secretary to replace Rachel Reeves, but two other big unions are opposedUK politics live – latest updatesThe boss of Britain’s biggest trade union has endor...

The Guardian - UK News4 months ago
Education secretary says she'll turn Tory leader's insult into a T-shirt
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Education secretary says she'll turn Tory leader's insult into a T-shirt

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch's called Bridget Phillipson a 'spiteful class warrior' at PMQs.

BBC News - UK4 months ago
Britain’s six prime ministers since 2016 – ranked!
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Britain’s six prime ministers since 2016 – ranked!

From Cameron’s Brexit exit to Starmer’s Burnham bow-out, half a dozen PMs have gone. So who’s the best of the bunch?The UK has had six prime ministers in the last 10 years – with a seventh likely to b...

The Guardian - UK News4 months ago
Andy Burnham: who’s really got his ear? – podcast
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Andy Burnham: who’s really got his ear? – podcast

As Andy Burnham looks set to go unchallenged in his leadership bid, Labour MPs are now jostling for a position in his cabinet. Who will have his ear, and what does that tell us about his leadership? C...

The Guardian - UK News4 months ago
Reform UK plan to target EU nationals based in Britain ‘absolutely outrageous’
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Reform UK plan to target EU nationals based in Britain ‘absolutely outrageous’

Exclusive: Rights group says Nigel Farage’s party is reneging on promises made during the Brexit referendum campaignUK politics live – latest updatesEU nationals based permanently in the UK have expre...

The Guardian - UK News4 months ago
Reeves backs Burnham to be PM despite reports she may be offered lesser role
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Reeves backs Burnham to be PM despite reports she may be offered lesser role

Allies lobby to keep chancellor as ‘stable’ choice while Wes Streeting and Ed Miliband also in pictureUK politics live – latest updatesRachel Reeves has given her support to Andy Burnham to be the nex...

The Guardian - UK News4 months ago
UK to halve tariff-free steel imports to counter glut of cheap Chinese metal
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UK to halve tariff-free steel imports to counter glut of cheap Chinese metal

Duty on imports outside new quota will double in move echoing similar changes in EU limitsBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK government will halve the amount of tariff-free steel imports allowed in...

The Guardian - UK News4 months ago
Leonard Cohen’s estate hit out at Donald Trump’s use of ‘Hallelujah’ at rally
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Leonard Cohen’s estate hit out at Donald Trump’s use of ‘Hallelujah’ at rally

Trump previously used a Rufus Wainwright cover of 'Hallelujah' at a 2024 rally, which Wainwright called “the height of blasphemy” The post Leonard Cohen’s estate hit out at Donald Trump’s use of ‘Hal...

NME Music News4 months ago
‘I was miserable at my old school’: UK social media ban puts spotlight on hybrid learning
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‘I was miserable at my old school’: UK social media ban puts spotlight on hybrid learning

Pupils say LPS Hybrid’s combination of remote and in-person classes has transformed their school experienceTwo years ago, Ellie Ball could barely bring herself to attend school. Today, the 16-year-old...

The Guardian - UK News4 months ago