UK politics
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Ed Miliband Named Foreign Secretary in Andy Burnham’s First Cabinet Reshuffle
Former Labour leader Ed Miliband has been appointed Foreign Secretary as part of Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s major cabinet reshuffle.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham Appoints New Cabinet in Major Labour Reshuffle
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has begun appointing his new Cabinet, signaling a shift in policy and the departure of several key allies of former leader Keir Starmer.
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John Healey Appointed Chancellor in Andy Burnham Cabinet
John Healey has been named Chancellor of the Exchequer by Prime Minister Andy Burnham, marking a return to government just weeks after his high-profile resignation.
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Joshua Kerry Charged with Murder of Ann Widdecombe; Terrorism Probe Ongoing
Prosecutors have charged 28-year-old Joshua Kerry with the murder of former politician Ann Widdecombe as investigators probe potential political motives.
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Andy Burnham Takes Office as UK Prime Minister, Marking New Chapter at Downing Street
Andy Burnham has succeeded Keir Starmer as UK Prime Minister, becoming the seventh leader to serve alongside Larry the Cat at 10 Downing Street since 2011.
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Andy Burnham to Become UK Prime Minister, Pledging Stability After Starmer Resignation
Andy Burnham becomes the UK’s 7th prime minister in a decade on Monday, succeeding Keir Starmer with pledges to restore stability and drive economic growth.
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Burnham’s North Sea Pivot: A High-Stakes Gamble for the New Labour Leadership
Incoming PM Andy Burnham signals a potential reversal on North Sea oil drilling, pitting energy security and fiscal growth against Labour’s 2024 climate pledges.
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Andy Burnham Named Labour Leader, Set to Become UK Prime Minister
Andy Burnham is set to become UK Prime Minister after securing overwhelming Labour support, signaling a major policy shift toward regional decentralization.
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Tommy Robinson Admits ‘Mistake’ After Falsely Accusing Glasgow Man
Far-right activist Tommy Robinson has retracted false claims against a Glasgow man, sparking concerns over the real-world dangers of online vigilantism.
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Labour Government Announces Split Road Tax Increases for EV and ICE Vehicles
The UK government will link tax hikes for EVs to CPI, while petrol and diesel vehicles will rise with RPI, sparking concerns over a new two-tier tax system.
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UK State Pension Age: Government Faces Pressure to Accelerate Rise to 68
The UK government is under pressure to accelerate the state pension age increase to 68, potentially affecting five million workers and requiring urgent legislation.
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Keir Starmer bids farewell to Parliament as UK leadership transition looms
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has held his final PMQs ahead of Monday’s resignation, clearing the path for Andy Burnham to lead the UK government.
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Orange Order Outlines Political Strategy for Incoming UK Prime Minister
The Orange Order plans to engage incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to address Northern Ireland’s political challenges and the future of the Union.
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Rachel Reeves warns incoming PM Andy Burnham: ‘Governing is hard’
In her final interview as chancellor, Rachel Reeves urged incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham to prepare a detailed governance plan to handle inevitable shocks.
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Nigel Farage Resigns as Reform UK Leader Amid Funding Scrutiny
Nigel Farage has resigned as Reform UK leader following intense scrutiny over party donations and ongoing investigations into his financial arrangements.