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Labour's Bev Craig wins Greater Manchester mayoralty

Labour's Bev Craig has been elected mayor of Greater Manchester, succeeding Andy Burnham, with BBC News reporting she received nearly twice as many vo...

10 hours ago

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Burnham criticised over income tax share plan for mayors

Burnham has faced criticism over proposals for mayors to receive a share of income tax, with differing views reported on whether money should be rebat...

18 hours ago

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Healey says first Budget will be held on 28 October

The new chancellor has announced that his first Budget will take place on 28 October, while pledging to shift money and power away from Westminster.

20 hours ago

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Prime minister says regional mayors will receive income tax share

The prime minister has said regional mayors will be given a share of income tax, saying the move will extend power to “every postcode”. Critics have s...

1 day ago

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Diane Abbott readmitted to Labour after suspension

Diane Abbott has been readmitted to the Labour Party after a suspension, according to BBC News. A party spokesperson also confirmed Joani Reid will be...

1 day ago

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Green Party reviews social media operation after leader’s post

The Green Party is reviewing how it manages its social media activity following controversy over a post by its leader, BBC News reported.

1 day ago

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Burnham says he told Trump UK would be pragmatic on North Sea oil

Andy Burnham has said he told the US president that the UK could not disregard North Sea resources while people are facing financial pressures, BBC Ne...

1 day ago

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Supreme Court to review Palestine Action ban

The UK Supreme Court has allowed Palestine Action to appeal against the government’s decision to proscribe the group under anti-terrorism laws, BBC Ne...

1 day ago

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Burnham says virtual job interviews may hinder young applicants

BBC News reports that Burnham has said online job interviews may prevent young people from showing their personality and passion.

2 days ago

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Burnham says nuclear submarine investment will protect UK and support jobs

Burnham has said investment in nuclear submarines will help protect the UK and support employment, as the prime minister prepares to visit Barrow-in-F...

2 days ago

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MPs say MoD Afghan data breach was a foreseeable failure

The Commons Defence Committee has said a Ministry of Defence data breach involving Afghanistan was foreseeable, according to BBC News.

2 days ago

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Police take no further action against Polanski over guillotine repost

Police will take no further action against Green Party leader Polanski after he reposted an image of a guillotine on social media, according to BBC Ne...

2 days ago

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Burnham does not rule out tax rises for social care

Burnham has not ruled out tax increases as a way to address social care funding, while the prime minister holds cross-party talks and accelerates a re...

2 days ago

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Burnham comments suggest reluctance over assisted dying bill

BBC News reports that Andy Burnham’s comments indicate he is unlikely to personally support a renewed attempt to legalise assisted dying in England an...

2 days ago

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Burnham invites Conservatives and Lib Dems to social care talks

Burnham has invited Conservative and Liberal Democrat representatives to talks on social care, as the prime minister is expected to stress the need fo...

3 days ago

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Think tank warns Burnham has no room to increase borrowing

BBC News reports that a think tank has warned Burnham has no scope to raise borrowing, as the Prime Minister faces questions over funding cost-of-livi...

3 days ago

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Polanski says guillotine repost was a mistake but refuses to apologise

BBC News reports that the Green leader said reposting an image of a man wearing a guillotine-themed T-shirt bearing the name Nigel was a mistake, but...

3 days ago