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Louise Haigh appointed First Secretary of State in Andy Burnham's cabinet
Louise Haigh has been appointed First Secretary of State, the highest-ranking cabinet post after the Prime Minister, in …
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Andy Burnham Vows to Lead «Cost-of-Living Government» as He Takes Office
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has promised to lead a government focused on tackling the cost-of-living crisis, announcing …
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Andy Burnham Cuts VAT on Electricity Bills in First Major Policy Move
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a reduction in VAT on electricity bills, a move expected to …
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Nicaragua’s Daniel Ortega says country will hold no more elections
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has announced the country will not hold any further elections, vowing to work with …
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Donald Trump shares details of first call with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham
US President Donald Trump has revealed details of his first telephone conversation with new UK Prime Minister Andy …
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Andy Burnham Vows to «Bring Back Hope» as He Unveils Cabinet with John Healey as Chancellor
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to restore hope and repair community damage, appointing John Healey …
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Andy Burnham appoints first Labour cabinet with John Healey as Chancellor
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has named his first cabinet, appointing John Healey as Chancellor and rewarding loyalists …
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Tate brothers’ lawyer claims influencers are victims of ‘political witch hunt’
Joe McBride, lawyer for Andrew and Tristan Tate, has vowed to fight their extradition to the UK, calling …
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Andy Burnham vows to end rough sleeping and tackle cost of living in first speech as Prime Minister
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivered his first address outside Downing Street, pledging a ten-year plan to end …
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Andy Burnham becomes UK prime minister as Keir Starmer resigns
Andy Burnham has succeeded Keir Starmer as UK prime minister after Starmer formally resigned to the King. Burnham …
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Andy Burnham expected to scrap digital ID plans as he enters Downing Street
Andy Burnham is expected to abandon Keir Starmer's digital ID card scheme upon becoming Prime Minister, redirecting resources …
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Former Labour First Minister McConnell calls for 'proper review' of Holyrood election defeat
Lord Jack McConnell, a former Labour First Minister of Scotland, has urged the party to conduct a thorough …
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Andy Burnham enters No 10 as Labour seeks to rebuild support lost under Starmer
Andy Burnham has become Prime Minister after Keir Starmer's resignation, facing the challenge of reuniting Labour with leftwing …
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Andy Burnham to become UK prime minister on Monday
Andy Burnham is set to become the next prime minister of the United Kingdom on Monday, succeeding Keir …
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Hungary’s President Tamás Sulyok Steps Down After Constitutional Amendment
Hungary’s President Tamás Sulyok has agreed to step down after signing a constitutional amendment passed by the ruling …
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Trump administration to fund MAGA-aligned projects in Europe through USAID
The Trump administration is reorienting US foreign aid to promote the MAGA ideology in Europe, with a $2 …
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Andy Burnham prepares to take office as prime minister with promise to shift power from London
Andy Burnham is finalising plans to become prime minister on Monday, promising radical change and a shift of …
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Andy Burnham faces six immediate political challenges as he enters Downing Street
Incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham must tackle a series of urgent political issues in his first weeks, including …
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Andy Burnham faces critical months to prove himself as Prime Minister
Andy Burnham, set to become Prime Minister next week, has a narrow window to make a lasting impression …
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Count Binface challenges Nigel Farage in Clacton by-election as 34 candidates register
The Clacton by-election triggered by Nigel Farage's resignation as an MP will see 34 candidates on the ballot, …