Burnham Pledges Free Social Care Funded by New Taxes
Andy Burnham has set out a vision for a universal, NHS-style social care service in England, free at the point of use and funded …
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Burnham pledges change as Labour conference opens amid economic headwinds
Labour leader Andy Burnham has vowed to deliver change despite a challenging economic outlook, unveiling a new help-to-buy scheme and support for disabled young …
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Burnham Pledges Radical Change and Fiscal Stability Ahead of Labour Conference
Andy Burnham has said he can deliver radical change despite challenging public finances, as he arrives in Liverpool for his first Labour conference as …
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Burnham to Attend Labour Conference in Liverpool as Prime Minister
Andy Burnham will make his first appearance at Labour's annual conference as Prime Minister, facing his party in Liverpool after denying speculation about an …
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Germany's Regional Elections Show Gains for Left as Well as Far Right
Three regional elections in Germany this month produced varied results, but much commentary reduced them to a story of far-right success. Analysis suggests voter …
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White House Blocks CNN from Air Force One Press Pool
The White House has excluded CNN from the rotating press pool aboard Air Force One for President Donald Trump's trip to Tennessee, escalating a …
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Burnham Rules Out Early General Election Before 2029
The Prime Minister has dismissed speculation of a snap poll despite Labour's improving poll ratings, saying his focus is on restoring hope rather than …
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Berlin Housing Crisis Fuels Rise of New Political Voice
Elif Eralp's campaign for lower rents and more public housing is gaining traction in Berlin, where rents have risen nearly 70% in a decade …
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Trump Reimposes Cable News Ban at Xi State Dinner After Brief Lift
The White House blocked CNN and MS NOW from covering Xi Jinping's arrival at a state dinner, hours after the restriction was briefly lifted, …
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Republican Judges Defy Supreme Court in Missouri Redistricting Fight
A Republican-backed push to use a new congressional map in Missouri has returned to the US Supreme Court for a third time, with lower-court …
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Judge Orders Trump White House to Restore Access for CNN, MS Now and Politico
A US federal judge has temporarily lifted the Trump administration's ban on White House access for CNN, MS Now and Politico, ruling the restriction …
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Tony Blair Urges Andy Burnham to Put EU Rejoining Back on the Table Within a Decade
Former prime minister Tony Blair has called on Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham to use his forthcoming 10-year plan to reopen the debate on …
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Trump Team Reportedly Seeks to Rename Ford's Theatre After President
White House officials have reportedly pitched renaming the historic Washington venue where Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, as part of a broader effort to attach …
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Trump Invokes National Security to Defend Media Ban in Court Filing
The US Justice Department has urged a judge not to block President Donald Trump's ban on a news organisation, arguing that national security concerns …
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Independent Launches Weekly Newsletter on Britain's Post-Brexit Future
The Independent has launched a free weekly newsletter, 'Europe: The Way Back', led by political editor David Maddox and political correspondent Millie Cooke, to …
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Burnham Meets Trump at UN as Falklands and Ireland Remarks Raise Stakes
Andy Burnham holds his first face-to-face talks with Donald Trump in New York, with the US president's recent comments on the Falklands and Irish …
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Lib Dems Reject EHRC Transgender Guidance as Discriminatory and Unworkable
The Liberal Democrats have become the first of the three main UK parties to formally reject the equalities watchdog's guidance on implementing the Supreme …
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Lib Dem Leadership Under Scrutiny as Davey Faces Conference Questions
Despite winning a record 72 MPs in 2024, the Liberal Democrats are struggling to maintain political relevance, prompting internal debate over Ed Davey's leadership …
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Andy Burnham to Meet Donald Trump for First Time at UN Summit
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will hold his first face-to-face meeting with US President Donald Trump in New York on Tuesday, with personal chemistry …
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Trump's Truth Social Followers Challenge His Claim That Gas Prices Were Higher Under Biden
Supporters of the US president push back after he says fuel costs were higher under his predecessor, with some saying prices in their states …
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