Polls Close in Greater Manchester Mayoral By-Election to Succeed Andy Burnham
Voting has ended in the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election triggered by Andy Burnham's election to Parliament last month, with results expected soon.
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Andy Burnham says UK 'can't ignore' North Sea oil as pressure mounts for policy shift
Andy Burnham has told Donald Trump that Britain cannot afford to disregard its North Sea oil resources, adding to mounting calls for the government …
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Polls open in Greater Manchester mayoral by-election to replace Andy Burnham
Voting has begun in the biggest by-election in British political history, with more than two million people eligible to choose Andy Burnham's successor as …
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Andy Burnham urges voters to back Bev Craig in Greater Manchester mayoral by-election
Former mayor Andy Burnham has called on Greater Manchester voters to support Labour candidate Bev Craig in the mayoral by-election on Thursday, triggered after …
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Greater Manchester voters demand action on housing and transport from next mayor
As the election to succeed Andy Burnham approaches, residents in Greater Manchester are clear about what they want from their next mayor: tangible improvements …
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Anthony Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment at Senate Covid hearing, accuses Rand Paul of 'unhinged obsession'
Dr Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, refused to answer questions before a Senate committee on Wednesday, …
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Andy Burnham Calls for Cross-Party Consensus on Social Care Reform
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to give a speech focusing on building political consensus for social care reform, avoiding specific policy details, while …
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Burnham Promises Cross-Party Talks to Fix Social Care Crisis
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has vowed to tackle the long-standing social care funding crisis, inviting opposition leaders for urgent cross-party talks.
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Reform UK’s Sian Astley Faces Uphill Battle in Greater Manchester Mayoral Race
The former DIY SOS presenter, standing for Nigel Farage’s party, is trying to capitalise on Andy Burnham’s departure as voters head to the polls …
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UK Government Denies 'Death Tax' Plans for Social Care Funding
The government has denied plans for a so-called 'death tax' to fund social care reforms, ahead of a speech on the issue by Prime …
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Trump suffers another legal defeat in appeals court over voter list dispute
A federal appeals court has ruled against the Trump administration's attempt to obtain a national voter list, upholding concerns from state officials that the …
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Burnham Bounce Lifts Labour Past Reform in New Poll
Labour has overtaken Reform UK in a new opinion poll, ending the party’s 15-month streak at the top, as Prime Minister Andy Burnham appears …
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Police investigate £500,000 in donations to Reform UK from Richard Tice company
The Metropolitan Police are investigating two £250,000 donations made to Reform UK before the 2024 general election by Britain Means Business, a company controlled …
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Regional mayors to take key roles in UK policy decisions under No 10 North plans
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced that regional mayors will play a leading role in national economic policy as part of the opening of …
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Conservatives ask HMRC to investigate Nigel Farage over £5m gift
The Conservative Party has written to HMRC questioning whether Nigel Farage should have paid tax on a £5 million gift from crypto billionaire Christopher …
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Andy Burnham Faces Political Backlash Over Review of Early Prisoner Release Plans
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has ordered a review of plans to release thousands of violent criminals, including killers and rapists, sparking a political …
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Andy Burnham Becomes UK Prime Minister, Replacing Keir Starmer
Andy Burnham has become the UK's fifth prime minister in four years, succeeding Keir Starmer. The new leader faces immediate challenges including fiscal policy, …
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Ann Widdecombe Killed with 21 Hammer Blows, Court Told
Joshua Kerry, 28, appeared in court charged with murdering former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe at her Devon home, with prosecutors alleging she was struck …
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Andy Burnham’s Cabinet Reshuffle Signals Potential Shift on Brexit Policy
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has reshuffled his cabinet, appointing Hamish Falconer to lead Brexit reset talks, a move that analysts suggest could lead …
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Andy Burnham scraps VAT on electricity bills ahead of first Cabinet meeting
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced the abolition of VAT on electricity bills, a move expected to save households around £45 a year, as …
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