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Burnham set to be next PM as 322 Labour MPs back him in first nomination tally
ReutersPaul Seddon, Political reporter and Joshua Nevett, Political reporter9 July 2026, 10:00 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoAndy Burnham has taken another step towards becoming the next Labour leader and prime minister, after the vast majority of Labour MPs nominated him to...
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...
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...
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...
I want to hold balance of power at next general election, says Zack Polanski
"Then I think that's really interesting, because then you're having conversations about proportional representation, a wealth tax, climate action, and various other policies to reduce the cost of living and make life better for everyone in the country." Article...
Labour MPs threaten vote to show opposition to Mahmood’s migration plans
Opponents are considering using parliamentary procedure to force a vote to highlight their concerns. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnOpponents are considering using parliamentary...
Sir John Curtice: Why Labour’s Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers
Although on Tuesday Reeves, in contrast, stressed that the red lines set out in Labour's manifesto still stand, the chancellor has now clearly signalled a shift. She indicated in her Mais lecture that, wherever it was in Britain's interest to do so, the government...
Cyprus leader calls for frank discussion on ‘colonial’ UK bases
The UK's two military bases on Cyprus are a "colonial consequence" on the island, says President Nikos Christodoulides. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe UK's two military bases on...
Tories only party with a plan, says Badenoch as she launches election campaign
Speaking ahead of the 7 May poll, the Tory leader says her party is the only one "that can actually fix things". Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnSpeaking ahead of the 7 May poll, the...
Police investigating bailout email from Mandelson to Epstein
Met chief Sir Mark Rowley says police are looking at whether the email was a criminal offence. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnMet chief Sir Mark Rowley says police are looking at...
Pay growth at lowest rate in more than five years
Annual earnings grew at an annual rate of 3.8% in the November to January period, the Office for National Statistics says. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnAnnual earnings grew at an...
Analysis: Is government going wobbly on its migration plans?
Chris Mason asks if the UK government will stick to its big immigration shake-up or water it down. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnChris Mason asks if the UK government will stick to...
PM swerves questions on whether he spoke to Mandelson over Epstein friendship
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch repeatedly asks if the prime minister spoke to Peter Mandelson about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein before picking him to be a UK ambassador. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a...
Analysis: Rayner’s explosive speech reignites leadership speculation
The ex-deputy PM did not name Keir Starmer in her attack on Labour's direction and policies - but she did not have to. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe ex-deputy PM did not name Keir...
Ukraine faces missile shortage due to Middle East war, says Zelensky
In an exclusive interview with the BBC, the Ukrainian president says Putin wants a "long war" between the US and Iran. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnIn an exclusive interview with the...
Rayner warns immigration reforms risk being ‘un-British’
Most migrant workers will have to wait longer to qualify for permanent residence under the government's proposals. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnMost migrant workers will have to wait...
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