Farage warning on Burnham surveillance plan backed by McVey
Esther McVey backs Nigel Farage's warning that Andy Burnham's new surveillance unit could curb free speech and clamp down on domestic dissent.
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Khan's London bus public ownership plan sparks row
Sadiq Khan's move to bring some London buses back into public ownership for the first time in 30 years has triggered a heated political row, with Labour hailing it and Conservatives condemning it as 'ideology-driven'.
Arsenal not pursuing Haaland as Fabregas clause emerges
Arsenal have reportedly not contacted Erling Haaland, while Cesc Fabregas' Como contract includes a clause allowing former clubs like Arsenal to approach him for a managerial role.
Russia expands military as Putin denies Europe attack plans
Russia's armed forces are authorised to grow to 2,441,630 personnel, including 1,550,500 active-duty troops, as defence spending is set to reach its highest level since 2022.
Putin orders fourth military expansion despite Europe war denial
Vladimir Putin has ordered his fourth military expansion this year, setting authorised strength at more than 2.4 million personnel, while denying plans for military action against Europe.
Gateshead councillor allowances review overdue as panel assembled
Gateshead councillors' allowances will be reviewed by an independent panel, with the current review described as overdue. Most Reform councillors have turned down a 3.3% rise.
Northumberland fire chief confident despite critical report
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service's new chief fire officer says he can lead improvements after an inspection rated the service 'inadequate' in five of ten areas.
Marra urges Labour to back Glasgow fire and rehire motion
Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra has urged members to back an emergency motion at the party conference condemning an attempt to fire and rehire more than 20,000 council staff in Glasgow.
Burnham vows to end 'politics as usual' in first speech
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will pledge to tackle issues politicians 'usually avoid' in his first Labour leader's speech, including free social care and a new publicly-owned energy grid.
Putin expands Russian military to 2.44 million personnel
Russia's armed forces are now authorised to include 2,441,630 personnel, including 1,550,500 active-duty troops, marking the fourth expansion this year.
Wes Streeting asked to probe claims civil servants torpedoed vets' payout
Wes Streeting has been asked to investigate claims civil servants torpedoed the government's compensation deal for veterans of the UK's nuclear weapons programme.
AEW star PAC found unresponsive in car before death aged 40
British wrestler Benjamin Satterley, known as PAC in AEW, was found unresponsive in a car outside an Illinois restaurant and pronounced dead, a day after his last match.
Burnham: 'We can't carry on as we are' in first PM speech
In his first Labour conference speech as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham will say 'we can't carry on as we are' and promise an honest conversation on social care, youth unemployment and public control of energy, water and housing.
Blaina traveller site extension plans lodged for third time
Fresh plans to legitimise a traveller site extension at Glyn Milwr near Blaina have been lodged, the third application after two refusals by Blaenau Gwent council.
Joe Hart trusts Khaldoon Al Mubarak on Man City charges
Joe Hart says he has no reason not to trust Khaldoon Al Mubarak's claim that Manchester City will be cleared of Premier League charges, praising the chairman's letter.
Burnham to signal end of triple lock at Labour conference
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will signal the end of the pensions triple lock in its current form at Labour's conference on Tuesday, the Express understands.
Joe Hart trusts Khaldoon over Man City guilty verdict
Joe Hart says he does not think Manchester City will be found guilty of Premier League charges, citing trust in chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak's letter to supporters.
Labour members call early election a 'really stupid move'
Labour Party conference attendees in Liverpool told the Manchester Evening News that calling an early general election would be a 'really stupid move', despite the 'Burnham bounce' in the polls.
Burnham's 'Hope Again' slogan sets tone at Labour conference
Andy Burnham's 'Hope Again' slogan dominates Labour conference in Liverpool, testing his leadership as polls improve and the party looks to move past the Starmer era.
Man City CEO hints charges case will take 'a lot more time'
Manchester City CEO Ferran Soriano has hinted the club's legal case against the Premier League will "take a lot more time" to complete, speaking at a meeting with other European club chiefs.
Burnham mugs sell out as Labour conference opens in Liverpool
Andy Burnham mugs sold out within hours of the Labour Party Conference opening in Liverpool, as delegates embrace the 'Hope Again' slogan amid fiscal concerns.
Mancini speaks again on Man City's 115 charges
Roberto Mancini has again addressed Manchester City's 115 Premier League charges, saying the matter is not an issue that concerns him and has been discussed for years.
Burnham Mugs Sell Out as Labour Conference Promises Hope
Andy Burnham's mugs sold out within hours at the Labour Party Conference, where delegates embrace 'Hope Again' despite economic concerns ahead of the Budget.
Man City CEO: Premier League charges battle far from over
Manchester City CEO Ferran Soriano has told a European Football Clubs board meeting that the club's fight against the 115 Premier League charges is far from over, reports say.
Putin signs decree to expand Russian armed forces to 2.4m
Putin has signed a decree to expand Russia's armed forces to over 2.4 million personnel, including 1.5 million military staff, as the war in Ukraine continues and the economy struggles.
Man City chief says charges case will take 'a lot more time'
Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano told rival club bosses that the club's legal battle against the Premier League will "take a lot more time", after the 114 breaches verdict.
Business groups urge new powers for Sadiq Khan over tax and spending
Leading business groups call for a radical overhaul of London's devolution settlement, urging the Government to give Sadiq Khan sweeping new powers over tax, spending and infrastructure investment.
Oxford Street pedestrianisation start date revealed
Oxford Street will go vehicle-free from October 26, 2026, in a permanent pedestrianisation project. The initial phase covers a one-kilometre stretch between Selfridges and Great Portland Street, with buses re-routed and new cycleways planned.
Labour MP: 'Ridiculous' to say taxes cannot be raised
Labour MP Chris Hinchliff says it is 'ridiculous' to claim taxes cannot rise, backing higher taxes to fund Andy Burnham's national care service despite record tax burden.
Trump asked Xi about buying US weapons: envoy
US ambassador David Perdue says Trump asked Xi Jinping if China wanted to buy American weapons, an offer that would upend decades of US policy on Taiwan.
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