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Andy Burnham’s Labour conference speech highlighted policy and emotion

Andy Burnham’s speech at the Labour conference was characterised by major policy announcements and emotional moments. The supplied material does not p...

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Prime minister receives standing ovation during speech on social care reforms

The prime minister was given a standing ovation while speaking about his late father and outlining reforms to social care at a conference.

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Jordan Bardella threatens libel action over antisemitism claims

Jordan Bardella, president of France’s National Rally, says he will sue for libel over comments he is accused of making as a young activist. He has ac...

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Andy Burnham has pursued Labour leadership since 2010

Andy Burnham’s interest in reaching the top of British politics dates back to 2010, when he first stood for the Labour leadership after serving in nat...

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Rayner announces protections for leaseholders facing property agent abuses

Housing Secretary Rayner has announced protections for leaseholders, saying a watchdog will act against so-called “cowboy” property agents.

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Andy Burnham calls for open debate on social care reform

Andy Burnham has argued that politicians should be willing to address difficult questions usually avoided as part of a wider debate on reforming socia...

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Drumcree dispute revives divisions between Stormont parties

Dormant divisions over Drumcree have resurfaced amid tensions involving parading, policing and power sharing between parties at Stormont.

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Questions raised over US government-funded adverts fronted by Trump

President Donald Trump has faced criticism for appearing in adverts funded by the US government, prompting questions about whether the campaign compli...

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Papers preview Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s Tuesday speech

Newspaper front pages focus on a forthcoming speech by Prime Minister Andy Burnham, including reported divisions within Labour over the triple lock.

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Burnham to announce public body for electricity grid investment

The prime minister is expected to announce plans for a public body to invest in the electricity grid during his first conference speech as Labour lead...

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Russian foreign minister questions future of UK and the Celts

The Russian foreign minister has raised questions about the future of the United Kingdom and the Celts, prompting a response from Plaid Cymru that Wal...

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Home Secretary Signals Possible Rethink on Migrants’ Right to Remain

Home Secretary Mahmood has indicated that the Government may reconsider proposals concerning migrants’ right to remain after pressure from Labour MPs,...

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UK in talks with US over threatened diesel export ban

The UK government is holding discussions with the United States over Donald Trump’s threat to halt diesel exports, John Healey has said.

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Andy Burnham calls for social care reform in England

Andy Burnham has said that social care in England should be reformed. The available material raises the question of which options could be considered...

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Chancellor says jobs are preferable to benefits for young people

John Healey has argued that providing young people with employment is preferable to relying on benefits, ahead of next month’s Budget. His speech come...

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Andy Burnham says tough decisions may be needed to fund national care service

Andy Burnham has said difficult decisions would be required to finance a new national care service, while the Prime Minister may be considering whethe...

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Healey to set out shipbuilding plans at Labour conference

The chancellor is expected to announce measures to support British shipbuilding in a speech to Labour’s annual conference on Monday, describing the pl...

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