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Burnham could be leader in weeks under Labour timetable
Andy Burnham could take over from Keir Starmer by 17 July, if he continues to be the only Labour MP in the race. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Inverness barracks asylum seeker plan dropped, says MP
Angus MacDonald says a UK minister has confirmed that Cameron Barracks is no longer to house up to 300 men. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Burnham rules out reform of Wales funding system
BBC told he has no plan to change main system funding Welsh government if he becomes prime minister. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Poli...
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Calls for government action on chemical pollution
Cherwell District Council leader urges forever chemical pollution action around former RAF base. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science...
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PM's former aide Sue Gray says she 'fears for Stormont'
Baroness Gray was speaking at a panel event organised by the SDLP exploring constitutional change, coinciding with the 10-year anniversary of Brexit. News...
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MP cleared of breaching expenses rules
A probe finds Tahir Ali is careful with public money and even pays for work out of his own pocket. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politi...
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MP says town is shared housing 'wild west'
Emma Lewell MP will lead an adjournment debate as part of her campaign for stricter laws on HMOs. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politic...
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Education secretary says she'll turn Tory leader's insult into a T-shirt
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch's called Bridget Phillipson a 'spiteful class warrior' at PMQs. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politic...
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Jail time and unlimited fines planned under conversion practices ban
The government says a new Bill will protect LGBT people from "abusive acts" to change who they are. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Polit...
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Reeves backs Burnham to become next prime minister
The chancellor throws her support behind the MP for Makerfield despite reports he could demote her if he becomes PM. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Trump describes Burnham as 'the mayor of a town' and 'extremely liberal'
Donald Trump gives his first public reaction to the prospect of Andy Burnham becoming prime minister. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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New SNP MP vows to 'serve the people' after Commons oath row
Lara Bird appeared to have her fingers crossed as she was sworn in as the new MP for Arbroath & Broughty Ferry. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Colombia's left-wing presidential candidate concedes defeat
Senator Iván Cepeda was beaten by right-wing businessman Abelardo de la Espriella by less than a percentage point. Newsiline summarises this report from B...
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Commons tale of lion, nurse and bottle of champagne
New Forest West MP, Sir Desmond Swayne uses a poem from 1907 to tease Labour MPs. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links read...
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Badenoch won't say sorry for language at fiery Commons session
The Tory leader used Prime Minister's Questions to attack government ministers and Labour MPs following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as Labour leader. N...
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Starmer leaves No 10 ahead of PMQs
Keir Starmer is set to face his first Prime Minister's Questions since he announced his resignation as Labour leader. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Is Al Carns serious about a Labour leadership bid?
Al Carns speaks to Victoria Derbyshire on Newsnight about a potential Labour leadership bid and Andy Burnham. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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Burnham likely to replace Reeves if he becomes PM
Rachel Reeves would be offered a more junior cabinet role, the BBC understands. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links reader...
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Heat pump growth stalls as government support cut, warns climate watchdog
The growth in sales has slowed significantly after a critical government grant programme was cut. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Sto...
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The economic challenges facing the next prime minister
Though the person in charge of the country will change, the fiscal issues remain the same. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and l...
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E-commerce giant Alibaba sues US government over defence blacklist
The e-commerce giant is suing the US defence department after it was added to a blacklist of firms with ties to the Chinese military. Newsiline summarises...
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'Hillsborough Law could be Starmer's legacy'
The bill has been delayed in Parliament in a dispute over an opt-out for the security services. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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Labour announces Manchester council boss as metro mayor candidate
Bev Craig is Labour's candidate for metropolitan mayor of Greater Manchester. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers...
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Farage quizzed over £5m gift from billionaire donor
Nigel Farage has said "it's not the public's business" to know details of how he spends a £5m gift from a billionaire Reform UK donor. Newsiline summarise...
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PM to push ahead with controversial defence plan despite resignation
The government says it is still planning to publish the spending proposals before a Nato Summit on 7 July. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Burnham to get briefings from officials on taking over as prime minister
Sir Keir Starmer is offering "access talks" with the civil service to Labour leadership candidates. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Polit...
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Irish government to contribute £197m to cross-border rail services
The money will come from the last allocation from the Irish government's Shared Island Fund. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and li...
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Government pledges action after Preston Davey case
Thirteen-month old Preston Davey died after months of sexual and physical abuse by Jamie Varley. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stor...
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Farage says £5m gift spending details 'not public's business'
Rival parties have raised concerns over the gift received by the Reform UK leader before he became an MP. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Minister supports Burnham as Labour MPs split over possible contest for leadership
Al Carns and Darren Jones are considering whether to run against Andy Burnham for the Labour leadership. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Peter Murrell jailed for more than five years for embezzling SNP funds
The former party chief executive had admitted embezzling more than £400,000 over a 12-year period. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politi...
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What do Weston-super-Mare's residents make of Brexit a decade on?
North Somerset voted exactly in line with the nation in the 2016 vote to leave the European Union. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politi...
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Tension 'likely' in new government - ex-chief
Kristina Moore says she expects to see "some quite considerable clashes" between senior politicians. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busi...
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Labour MPs mull leadership challenge to prevent Burnham 'coronation'
Two senior party figures are considering bids in order to ensure the next leader's policy ideas are tested in a race. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Chris Mason: Questions multiply for the man tipped to replace Starmer
Andy Burnham will have to set out his stall to show how he will deliver on his promises, the BBC's political editor writes. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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What does Trump want from a new UK prime minister?
The US president was once considered to have a close friendship with Keir Starmer, but that quickly fell apart with the war in Iran. Newsiline summarises...