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Government Blocks Early Release for Police Officer’s Killers

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has revealed that the killers of police officer Andrew Harper will remain in prison after the government prevented their eligibility for...

Aug 24, 2026 · admin

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Westminster Waits as Starmer Faces His Moment of Truth

Sir Keir Starmer appeared poised to declare his departure as Prime Minister on Monday morning, possibly becoming the third sitting premier in four consecutive years...

Jun 16, 2026 · admin

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Starmer faces mounting calls to announce departure timeline after Burnham victory

Sir Keir Starmer is dealing with increasing demands from within his own party to announce a timeline for stepping down from Downing Street, following Andy...

Jun 14, 2026 · admin

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Labour’s Leadership Crisis Deepens as Starmer’s Position Becomes Untenable

Sir Keir Starmer's control of the Labour leadership is eroding by the hour, as the party increasingly turns its back on the prime minister in...

Jun 14, 2026 · admin

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Burnham’s Makerfield triumph intensifies pressure on Starmer’s leadership

Andy Burnham has claimed the Makerfield by-election with a commanding triumph that has amplified speculation about Sir Keir Starmer's position as Labour leader. The Greater...

Jun 13, 2026 · admin

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Greater Manchester Heads to Polls in Makerfield By-Election Battle

Voters in the Greater Manchester electoral district of Makerfield are heading to the polls today to elect a new MP, with over 30 voting centres...

Jun 12, 2026 · admin

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Starmer warns Burnham against swift leadership bid if elected

Sir Keir Starmer has advised Andy Burnham against staging an immediate challenge to his position as leader should the former Manchester mayor win the Makerfield...

Jun 11, 2026 · admin

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Thames Water faces nationalisation prospect as government rejects lender rescue plan

Thames Water has moved a step closer to nationalisation after the government raised concerns about a £10bn financial rescue put forward by the company's lenders....

Jun 10, 2026 · admin

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Roy Hattersley, Labour stalwart and moderniser, dies at ninety three

Roy Hattersley, the Labour stalwart who held the position of deputy leader of the party during its period in the wilderness in opposition and helped...

Jun 9, 2026 · admin

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Resident doctors suspend strike action following government’s revised pay proposal

Resident doctors in England have called off strike action scheduled to begin Monday after a eleventh-hour pay proposal from the government. The British Medical Association...

Jun 8, 2026 · admin