Burnham's First Speech Demands Power Rebalancing
Andy Burnham gave his first speech since Keir Starmer resigned, calling for a 'rebalancing of power' and a new politics focused on 'places, not parties'.
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Burnham Speech: No 10 in the North Devolution Plans
Andy Burnham unveils plans to create a 'No 10' in the North, pledging the biggest transfer of power from Whitehall in modern times and a 10-year mission for growth.
Andy Burnham Speech Live: Plans for Government as PM Hopeful
Andy Burnham delivers a major speech outlining his vision for government, including devolving power from Westminster and moving part of Downing Street operations to Manchester.
Ukraine: 'Spirit of Anchorage' Dead After Russia Fuel Crisis
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha says the 'Spirit of Anchorage' is dead after Russia admitted fuel shortages, mocking alleged secret US understandings from the 2025 Alaska summit.
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Andy Burnham to Promise 10-Year Mission to Boost Living Standards
Andy Burnham will pledge a 10-year mission to raise living standards in his first major speech since returning to Westminster, as he prepares to become PM on July 20.
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Andy Burnham Must Deliver Real Change, Not Just Inherit Power
Andy Burnham's first major speech as PM-in-waiting promises a circuit-breaker for Britain. The Mirror says real devolution must mean power, money and trust handed to local communities, not just another Whitehall slogan.
Burnham Proposes Radical Devolution of Power from Whitehall
Andy Burnham will outline a plan to shift power from Whitehall to England's regions, calling for a fundamental reset in governance. He proposes a 10-year plan for reindustrialisation, housing, and infrastructure.
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Burnham's Nationalisation Plans: Key Tests Ahead
Andy Burnham faces critical tests on water, energy, transport and housing as PM-in-waiting, with nationalisation and public control at the forefront of his economic agenda.
Greens Consider Overhauling Policy-Making as Membership Triples
Senior Greens are examining ways to revamp party structures to make them more effective and representative after membership tripled to over 230,000 under leader Zack Polanski.
Parliament's Last Week Before Winter Break: Tensions High
Parliament enters its final week before winter break with high tensions, as Labor pushes NDIS and gambling reforms, and the Coalition sharpens attacks on Albanese.
Trump administration's plan to destroy PFAS called 'nonsensical' as EPA scraps water limits
EPA scraps PFAS water limits, plans destruction technology; advocates call it nonsensical and harmful to public health.
NBA viewership hits 24-year high after new TV deals
NBA viewership hits 24-year high with 170 million viewers, up 86% from last season, driven by new $76 billion TV deals.
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Newly elected Plaid Cymru MS Kiera Marshall describes how growing up in the Townhill area of Swansea, amid inequality and stigma, shaped her political beliefs and priorities for her Senedd term.
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Andy Burnham Must Set Out His Stall for Real Change
Andy Burnham has three weeks before entering No10 to set out his economic agenda, devolve power to regional mayors, and tackle sluggish growth and cost-of-living pressures, says the Mirror.
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Experts say Mexican cartels may reduce violence during the 2026 World Cup to exploit economic gains, despite security challenges and teacher strikes.
Met Palantir Row Exposes AI Dilemma in UK Public Services
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Trump admin asks Supreme Court to back immigration detention
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War for Burnham's Ear: Jostle for Influence Over Next PM
Andy Burnham, Labour's probable next leader, faces intense competition for his attention from MPs, unions, civil servants, and thinktanks as he prepares for a likely coronation in three weeks.
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Patel: Burnham Has 'No Experience of Foreign Affairs'
Priti Patel warns Andy Burnham has no foreign affairs experience as Iran crisis deepens; criticizes potential David Miliband appointment as Foreign Secretary, citing psychodrama.
Why the rich fear a return to 1970s equality in Britain
As Britain swelters in a heatwave reminiscent of 1976, comparisons to the 1970s abound. Andy Burnham's rise sparks fears of a return to that decade's socialism, but the real reason elites hate it is that 1976 saw Britain's most equal incomes.
Three Million on NHS Waiting Lists Have Had No Care Since GP Referral
Nearly 3 million NHS patients in England have had no care since GP referral, sparking concerns over waiting list targets.
Trump Vows to Scrap Biden's Autopen-Signed Executive Orders
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