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Conservatives prepare for possible early election ahead of party conference

The Conservative Party is placing the economy and welfare at the centre of its preparations as leader Kemi Badenoch tells her team to be ready for a p...

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French government faces growing pressure as school protests spread

A protest movement involving young people and schools has expanded after beginning nearly two weeks ago, increasing pressure on France’s government.

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Zack Polanski to propose three-year cap on private rent rises

Green leader Zack Polanski is expected to call for a three-year cap on private rent increases in a party conference speech, presenting housing as an i...

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Government plans to end charges for parents sitting beside children on flights

The government says parents can currently face charges of up to £104 on a return flight to sit next to their children and is moving to end the practic...

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Rhun ap Iorwerth to call for a “new deal” for Wales at Plaid Cymru conference

Rhun ap Iorwerth is due to address Plaid Cymru members at the party’s first conference since it won the Senedd election, with a call for a “new deal”...

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Andy Burnham’s change of position on Manchester City draws attention

Andy Burnham’s reported about-turn on Manchester City has prompted discussion in football, after comments by the prime minister highlighted the wider...

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PM warned Rosebank oil field may breach West Bank sanctions

Campaigners and Green Party leader Zack Polanski have raised concerns that Rosebank oil field’s links to an Israeli firm could conflict with sanctions...

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Lib Dem MPs criticise Ed Davey over pension triple lock response

Liberal Democrat MPs have criticised Sir Ed Davey after he questioned the Prime Minister’s plans to change the pension triple lock, warning that remov...

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Conservatives pledge new Universal Credit work rules for under-25s

The Conservatives have pledged to introduce new work requirements for people under 25 who claim Universal Credit, describing the approach as “tough lo...

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Peter Murrell’s legal aid withdrawn after embezzlement conviction

Government-funded legal support for former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has been withdrawn following his conviction for embezzlement.

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Andy Burnham says UK could consider rejoining the EU

Andy Burnham has said rejoining the European Union should be among the options the UK Government considers, arguing that the current Brexit settlement...

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Burnham says rejoining EU should remain an option for the UK

Burnham has said the UK should keep open the possibility of rejoining the European Union, arguing that the current Brexit settlement has caused more h...

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Wednesday’s front pages focus on Andy Burnham’s Labour conference speech

Newspaper front pages are dominated by Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s address to the Labour Party conference, with one prominent theme described as a “...

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Burnham proposes changing pension triple lock from 2030 to fund social care reform

Burnham has proposed changing the pension triple lock from 2030 to help pay for a major social care reform plan, but analysts have questioned whether...

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Andy Burnham speech combines political message with personal grief

Andy Burnham has delivered a speech portrayed as both a significant political address and a deeply personal reflection from a grieving son.

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Burnham pledges to end current pension triple lock in 2030 to fund care

Burnham has pledged to end the existing pension triple lock in 2030 as part of a long-term plan to help fund care. He made the commitment during an em...

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Triple lock move described as significant political gamble

A move on the triple lock has been described as politically significant but risky, after expectations that its backer would first seek a broader polit...

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