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Burnham apologises for Labour’s initial response to Gaza war
Getty ImagesJames GregoryPolitical reporter9 July 2026Andy Burnham has apologised for Labour's initial response to Israel's military action in Gaza, saying the party "didn't get it right" and needs to do better under his leadership.Burnham, who is expected to become...
Burnham apologises for Labour’s initial response to Gaza war
Getty ImagesJames GregoryPolitical reporter9 July 2026, 18:27 BSTUpdated 2 hours agoAndy Burnham has apologised for Labour's initial response to Israel's military action in Gaza, saying the party "didn't get it right" and needs to do better under his...
Restore Britain leader describes Dunblane tragedy as ‘one murder’
PA MediaDavid Wallace LockhartScotland political correspondent9 July 2026The leader of Restore Britain has been urged to apologise after describing the Dunblane school shooting as "one murder".Rupert Lowe was criticising the UK's ban on handguns during an appearance...
Restore Britain leader describes Dunblane tragedy as ‘one murder’
PA MediaDavid Wallace LockhartScotland political correspondent9 July 2026The leader of Restore Britain has been urged to apologise after describing the Dunblane school shooting as "one murder".Rupert Lowe was criticising the UK's ban on handguns during an appearance...
Disability benefit not fit for purpose, minister leading review says
Getty ImagesJoshua Nevett, Political reporter and Iain Watson, Political correspondent9 July 2026A key disability benefit is not working for millions of disabled people or the government and needs fundamental change, a review has said.Sir Stephen Timms told the BBC...
Disability benefit not fit for purpose, minister leading review says
Getty ImagesJoshua Nevett, Political reporter and Iain Watson, Political correspondent9 July 2026A key disability benefit is not working for millions of disabled people or the government and needs fundamental change, a review has said.Sir Stephen Timms told the BBC...
Burnham planning for No 10 for at least a year, key ally says
Getty ImagesJames GregoryPolitical reporter9 July 2026Andy Burnham has been planning what he would do as prime minister for at least a year, a key ally has said.Louise Haigh, who briefly served as transport secretary in Sir Keir Starmer's government, has been central...
Burnham planning for No 10 for at least a year, key ally says
Getty ImagesJames GregoryPolitical reporter44 minutes agoAndy Burnham has been planning what he would do as prime minister for at least a year, a key ally has said.Louise Haigh, who briefly served as transport secretary in Sir Keir Starmer's government, has been...
How a rise in ADHD benefits claims is adding to welfare spending challenge
Ben ChuPolicy and Analysis correspondent, BBC Verify8 July 2026Updated 9 July 2026Andy Burnham, who is expected to become prime minister in a matter of weeks, has said he wants to get the UK's benefits bill down by encouraging more people into work.The total bill for...
Starmer tells civil servants to speak ‘truth to power’ after vetting row
The PM writes to civil servants following tensions over the sacking of former Foreign Office boss Sir Olly Robbins. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe PM writes to civil servants...
When will the elections results come in?
In Scotland and Wales counting will begin on Friday, while in England results are expected to start coming overnight. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnIn Scotland and Wales counting will...
Political parties make final pitches ahead of key elections
"Whether it's our plan to get Britain working, whether it's our cheap power plan - drilling for oil and gas in the North Sea, lowering taxes, abolishing stamp duty, abolishing business rates for small businesses, we have a plan no one else does," Badenoch said....
Two people arrested after BBC asylum investigation
A BBC report revealed some immigration advisers are helping asylum seekers pretend to be gay to stay in the country. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnA BBC report revealed some...
Polanski says he was wrong to claim he was a Red Cross spokesman
The Green Party leader tells the BBC he hosted fundraisers for the charity but had not used the right word when describing his role. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe Green Party...
Campaigning sprint finish ahead of elections around Britain tomorrow
Tomorrow morning, polling stations will be open in communities across Scotland and Wales, as voters choose who should run their devolved governments - and they will be open too in many, but not all, parts of England, as more than 5,000 seats on 136 councils are...
Hate crime prosecutions to be fast-tracked after antisemitic attacks
The director of public prosecutions has told prosecutors in England and Wales to bring charges more quickly. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe director of public prosecutions has told...
All of society must tackle ‘crisis’ of antisemitism, Starmer says
More than 90 people attended the meeting including Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley, Chief Constable Sir Stephen Watson from Greater Manchester Police, as well as university vice-chancellors, Arts Council England, NHS bosses and trade union leaders....
Starmer to host No 10 summit to tackle antisemitism
The prime minister will meet leaders from a number of sectors at Downing Street on Tuesday. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe prime minister will meet leaders from a number of sectors...
Potholes fuel voter frustration before elections – so what can be done?
After they highlighted the backlog, the LGA said longer-term funding would help councils "more effectively plan for future maintenance schemes, focusing more on preventative measures, which will ultimately save the taxpayer money and reduce the need for repairs, and...
Chris Mason: Elections this week set to show how politics is changing
As well as Labour and the Conservatives, in the English local contests there are the Liberal Democrats, there is Reform UK, there is the Green Party of England and Wales and there are often competitive independents too. In the devolved elections, in Wales there is...
UK to enter talks to join £78bn EU loan scheme for Ukraine
Sir Keir said the UK is "ready to do the necessary work" with allies on Monday to give Ukraine the "support you need, the pressure you need to continue to put on Russia to make sure that we get a just and lasting peace, but one that is right for Ukraine". Article...
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