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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...
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Do people have faith in prime ministers?
The BBC's UK editor Ed Thomas, travelled via railway to see how far support for newly elected Andy Burnham extended beyond Makerfield. Newsiline summarise...
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Donaldson trial in 60 seconds
Former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson found guilty of all 18 child sex abuse charges, including one charge of rape Newsiline...
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Watch: A day of big changes and mixed emotions for Labour
Andy Burnham is sworn in as MP for Makerfield hours after Keir Starmer announces his resignation as Labour Party leader. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Keir Starmer Resigns as Prime Minister
Keir Starmer resigns as PM, and Andy Burnham confirms he will run to replace him. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links r...
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Kenya minister found in contempt of court over US-backed Ebola centre
Aden Duale defied a High Court order to stop building work on a controversial US-funded facility. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World a...
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Second Reform councillor quits party
Steve Lewis became a councillor for Reform UK in Wakefield after elections held on 7 May. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and li...
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What do we know about Andy Burnham's politics?
This is not the first time Burnham has tried to become Labour leader, so what else do we know? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics a...
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Burnham's people: MPs and advisers who could be in line for a job if he gains power
The key figures likely to be influential if Burnham succeeds in gaining the keys to Number 10. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics a...
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A decade on from Brexit, the new PM has big calls to make on Europe
A decade on from Brexit, the EU is more cohesive than many expected, but faces growing pressure from within. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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From Parliament to prison - the fall of Jeffrey Donaldson
Jeffrey Donaldson's career took him from the UUP to the DUP leadership, but he now faces a prison sentence after being convicted of child sex abuse. Newsi...
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Moment Andy Burnham is sworn in as MP
Cheers erupted in the House of Commons as Andy Burnham entered to be sworn in as an MP. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and link...
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Who is Andy Burnham? Ex-Manchester mayor who wants to lead the country
The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader following his return to Westminster. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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Members of the public react as Starmer resigns
People in York and Manchester share their views as Keir Starmer stands down as the leader of the Labour Party. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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Watch: Burnham says he will stand to replace Starmer
Andy Burnham says he will run to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister following his resignation. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politi...
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Sir Keir Starmer's premiership in six charts
BBC Verify looks at the record of Sir Keir's time in government in six key areas since he took office in July 2024. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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'Keir Starmer always had the best intentions and I wish him the best'
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar says he is "proud" of his work with Sir Keir Starmer after the prime minister announced he would resign. Newsiline summ...
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British PM resignations over the last decade
From Cameron to Starmer: A look back at all the prime minister resignations outside Downing Street in the last decade. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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Sarwar 'proud' of work with Starmer despite resignation call
The Scottish Labour leader was the first major party figure to call for the prime minister to quit. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Polit...
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Welsh first minister wants 'new relationship' with Westminster after Starmer quits
Rhun ap Iorwerth set out demands to the PM's successor, while Welsh MPs say they back his resignation. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Po...
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Keir Starmer - then and now
A look back at Kier Starmer's first speech outside number 10 in 2024, compared to his resignation speech today. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Former Kenyan justice minister blocked from entering Uganda, lawyers' body says
Martha Karua is a lawyer representing detained Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye who is on trial for treason. Newsiline summarises this report from...