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Tories and Reform UK Vow to Block Andy Burnham's Social Care Plan Over Tax Rise Fears
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces opposition from the Conservatives and Reform UK over his proposal to reform adult social care, with both parties pledging to fight …
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Andy Burnham pledges to use political capital to reform social care system
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has warned that the NHS could effectively collapse without rapid reform of the social care system in England, vowing to use his …
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Prime Minister Vows to Stand Up to Trump When Necessary
The new Prime Minister tells the BBC he will publicly disagree with Donald Trump if it is in Britain's national interest, while confirming a warm first …
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Police investigate donations to Reform UK from Richard Tice company
Metropolitan Police are investigating two £250,000 donations made to Reform UK before the 2024 general election by a company controlled by deputy leader Richard Tice, sparking …
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Regional mayors to take leading role in UK economic policy under No 10 North plans
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced that regional mayors will play a central role in national economic policy as part of the opening of No 10 …
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Andy Burnham Pauses Prisoner Early Release Scheme After Victim Outcry
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has paused a planned early release scheme for 6,000 prisoners in England and Wales following concerns from crime victims and the probation …
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Andy Burnham rules out early release for main perpetrator in PC Andrew Harper killing
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has confirmed that the main perpetrator in the killing of PC Andrew Harper will not be eligible for early release, amid widespread …
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Andy Burnham announces £2 bus fare cap across England from January
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a £2 cap on single bus fares across England from January, a £500m measure to ease cost of living pressures, …
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Anas Sarwar to step down as Scottish Labour leader for role in Andy Burnham's government
Anas Sarwar is set to resign as Scottish Labour leader to take up a new position in Andy Burnham's government, with reports indicating he will also …
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Zelenskyy Appoints Mykhailo Drapatyi as New Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine's Armed Forces
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that Colonel General Mykhailo Drapatyi will become the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, replacing General Oleksandr Syrskyi. …
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Andy Burnham names new cabinet as readers question whether familiar faces bring real change
Andy Burnham has unveiled his first cabinet for Greater Manchester, but readers express scepticism, with some saying it is 'same gang, different seats'.
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Andy Burnham pledges 'cost-of-living government' as he cuts VAT on electricity bills
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced the removal of VAT from electricity bills from October as part of a series of measures to ease the …
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Canada ready to ‘intensify’ trade talks as Trump reportedly prepares new tariffs
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has signaled readiness to intensify trade negotiations with the United States as President Donald Trump reportedly prepares to impose new tariffs …
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New PM Andy Burnham Cuts VAT on Electricity Bills in First Major Policy Move
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a cut to VAT on domestic electricity bills, funded by cancelling the Digital ID programme, in his first major policy …
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham Removes VAT on Household Electricity Bills
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced the removal of VAT on domestic electricity bills from October 1, funded by cancelling the Digital ID programme, as …
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Andy Burnham Appoints John Healey as Chancellor and Brings Angela Rayner Back to Cabinet
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has unveiled a reshuffled Cabinet, appointing John Healey as Chancellor and bringing Angela Rayner back into government, as he pledges to …
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John Healey appointed chancellor in surprise move as Burnham forms cabinet
Andy Burnham's appointment of John Healey as chancellor blindsided Labour insiders after weeks of intense lobbying by senior figures including Ed Miliband, Shabana Mahmood and Rachel …
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Andy Burnham invites Donald Trump to Manchester in first phone call as Prime Minister
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has invited US President Donald Trump to Manchester during their first phone call, despite previously suggesting he would ban Trump …
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Andy Burnham Vows to End Rough Sleeping in First Speech as Prime Minister
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to end rough sleeping across the UK, announcing £340 million in funding as part of the most significant policy …
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Andy Burnham becomes UK prime minister after meeting King Charles
Andy Burnham has been appointed UK prime minister following a meeting with King Charles at Buckingham Palace, and is set to deliver his first speech outside …
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