Burnham demands radical devolution for Manchester
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham calls for unprecedented powers and funding transfer from Westminster in landmark speech, positioning the region as trailblazer for English devolution.
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Burnham demands radical power shift from Westminster
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham launches blistering critique of Britain's centralised system, calling for urgent devolution to address regional inequality and political disconnect.
Burnham warns Starmer: Don't repeat Blair's devolution mistakes
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham issues crucial advice to Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer about learning from past devolution errors and delivering meaningful regional power.
Burnham demands new powers for Manchester, rivals PM
In a bold speech, Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham calls for significant new powers over housing, transport, and skills, directly challenging Westminster's approach and fuelling speculation about his national ambitions.
Burnham: UK Needs Political Overhaul to Avoid Decline
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham delivers powerful critique of Westminster's centralised power, calling for radical devolution and political reform to rebalance the nation and tackle regional inequality.
Study Exposes Jimmy Kimmel's Partisan Bias in Trump-Biden Jokes
Groundbreaking University of Delaware research uncovers how Jimmy Kimmel's comedy shows significant favouritism toward Joe Biden while relentlessly mocking Donald Trump throughout the 2024 election campaign.
Trump forgot his favourite crisps on UK visit, says Farage
Nigel Farage reveals the former US President's panic over a missing packet of Walkers Ready Salted crisps during his UK visit, highlighting an unexpected diplomatic detail.
Holyrood's Seagull Spat Exposes Scottish Political Crisis
Graham Grant's scathing analysis reveals how a debate about gull droppings in Edinburgh has become a symbol of Holyrood's misplaced priorities and constitutional crisis.
Labour think tank urges Starmer to devolve power to rivals
Keir Starmer faces internal pressure to decentralise power to regional mayors and devolved governments, potentially strengthening his political rivals. The Labour-linked Fabian Society proposes a major constitutional overhaul.
Power Shift: Mayors to Control Local Schools and Hospitals
Exclusive: Whitehall is preparing a major devolution shake-up that could see metro mayors take direct control over local schools, NHS services, and skills budgets, fundamentally reshaping power in England.
Labour to strip SNP of education powers
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson declares a future Labour government would strip the SNP of its control of Scotland's education system, citing years of failure and declining standards.
SNP shelve Scottish immigration powers demand until after election
Scottish ministers face accusations of political posturing after delaying their demand for devolved immigration powers until after the next general election, sparking a fierce constitutional row.
Andy Burnham: The 'King in the North' Challenging Westminster
Exclusive insight into how Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, is building a formidable power base and challenging Westminster's dominance. Is he the most powerful politician outside of London?
Scotland's Devolution Crisis: SNP Minister Must Resign
Exclusive analysis reveals Scotland's governance is in a state of paralysis, with the SNP facing mounting pressure over policy failures and constitutional stagnation. Stephen Daisley's damning indictment demands urgent ministerial accountability.
Foster: Westminster Interference Risks NI Government Collapse
Former DUP leader Arlene Foster issues a stark warning that meddling from London threatens to collapse Stormont's devolved government and undermine the delicate political balance in Northern Ireland.
Swinney: Westminster's approach is 'deeply damaging'
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney delivers a stark warning, accusing the UK government of undermining devolution and damaging bilateral relations with a 'unilateral' and 'high-handed' approach.
Burnham: Labour must devolve power or risk losing the North
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham issues a stark warning to Keir Starmer, demanding a radical devolution of power to English regions as the price for Labour's success in the North.
UK Ministers Get Power to Override Northern Ireland Policies
A controversial new UK law spearheaded by Secretary Hilary Benn grants Westminster unprecedented power to override devolved Northern Ireland policies, sparking a major constitutional clash with unionists and the DUP.
Nandy's Devolution Ultimatum to Starmer's Labour
Senior Labour MP Lisa Nandy issues a stark ultimatum to Keir Starmer, demanding radical devolution of power from Westminster to avoid repeating past election failures and truly 'take back control' for communities across Britain.
Scottish Government in Legal Advice Standoff Over Gender Bill
The Scottish Government faces mounting pressure to disclose its legal advice on the Gender Recognition Reform Bill after a controversial Section 35 order from Westminster blocked the legislation. Scottish Secretary Alister Jack defends the move as 'necess
SNP Minister: Starmer 'Dancing to Tory Tune' on Devolution
Scotland's Drugs and Alcohol Minister launches a blistering attack on the Labour leader, claiming his stance on devolution aligns with the Conservatives and undermines Scottish interests.
Welsh Labour Faces Catastrophic Defeat in New Poll
Exclusive Savanta survey for ITV Wales shows Labour's support collapsing in Wales, with the Conservatives and Plaid Cymru gaining significant ground ahead of the next general election.
Trump vows to slash diversity funding for HBCUs
Former US President Donald Trump has pledged to eliminate federal funding for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programmes, a move that threatens crucial financial support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) if he wins a second t
Andy Burnham's 'King in the North' Crown Challenged
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham faces a backlash as political opponents dissect his record, branding him a 'very, very poor minister' and challenging his 'King in the North' persona ahead of crucial local elections.
Andy Burnham challenges Starmer's Labour leadership
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham challenges Keir Starmer's leadership, calling for a radical devolution of power from Westminster and criticising Labour's timid stance on Brexit and EU relations.
Holyrood Spends More Time on Palestine Than Scottish Issues
Exclusive analysis reveals the Scottish Parliament is spending disproportionate time on international affairs like Palestine while domestic crises in Perthshire, Paisley and across Scotland demand urgent attention. Critics question Holyrood's misplaced pr
Wirral scraps 90-year-old ban on carpet beating and singing
The Wirral Peninsula is set to abolish a series of archaic bylaws, including a 1930s prohibition on beating carpets and singing wantonly in public, in a modernising move by the local council.
Mum fined for disabled parking despite leg in cast
A North Shore mother, Natasha Jansen, speaks out after receiving a shocking £60 fine for using a disabled parking space while her leg was immobilised in a full cast, exposing a critical flaw in council enforcement systems.
Farage and Burnham Clash in Explosive GB News Debate
Nigel Farage and Andy Burnham engage in a fiery debate on GB News, clashing over the state of English devolution, the Brexit fallout, and the future of British democracy. The Reform UK honcho and the Manchester Mayor lock horns in a must-watch political s
Charlie Kirk Shooting: Suspect Arrested at Florida Event
Florida police have apprehended a suspect following a shooting at an event featuring controversial right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk. The incident occurred during a Turning Point USA gathering, sending shockwaves through the political landscape.
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