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Clacton by-election attracts 34 candidates
The list of people taking on Nigel Farage contains 20 independents and a number of joke candidates. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Polit...
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Labour pins hopes on Burnham reboot as he plans policy blitz
There is belief in the party that the new leader could put Labour back in the political match, political editor Chris Mason writes. Newsiline summarises t...
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Many Ukrainian soldiers outraged over removal of defence minister, troops tell BBC
Protests erupted in Ukraine on Thursday after Mykhailo Fedorov's removal - and now soldiers are also criticising the move. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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Do declassified files support Trump's election security claims?
BBC Verify has reviewed these documents, although some of them have been heavily redacted. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories an...
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Bayeux Tapestry in 'wonderful state' after journey to London, French minister says
The French culture minister has told the BBC that the Bayeux Tapestry is in "a wonderful state". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertai...
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MPs from the West reflect on Keir Starmer's legacy as PM
Labour MPs pay tribute to the outgoing prime minister after his emotional final speech in parliament. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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Chris Mason: The Labour Party is smiling again
Burnham was confirmed as the new Labour leader. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to the original publisher for...
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'Barmy' council shake-up could be challenged
The leader of South Kesteven District Council says the changes "beggar belief". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links reader...
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MP found not guilty of sexually assaulting women
A jury finds Patrick Spencer not guilty of sexually assaulting two women. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to t...
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Burnham says he is still 'finalising' cabinet
The Labour leader says there has been "too much" speculation about who will be in his top team. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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Burnham promises big change - but offers few clues on how he will deliver it
The next prime minister promised nothing less than the biggest change in British politics in 40 years in his first speech as Labour leader. Newsiline summ...
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Burnham promises to 'bring back hope' as he becomes Labour leader
The new Labour leader says his government will deliver the biggest change in British politics for 40 years. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Andy Burnham is Labour leader: What is he promising?
The BBC's chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman explains what Andy Burnham intends to do as the new leader of the Labour party. Newsiline summarises...
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'I have a plan,' Labour's new leader says
The new Labour leader says he has listened over the past 25 years and he has a plan going forward. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politi...
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Can Andy Burnham solve the housing crisis?
The Labour government has pledged to build 1.5 million new homes in England over the course of this Parliament - but it is already falling behind on this...
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Police investigate death threat against Reform politician
Senedd member Cai Parry-Jones said the alleged threat was made against him and his family. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and l...
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Moment Andy Burnham's declared new Labour leader
The Makerfield MP is confirmed as party leader at a special conference in central London, before he becomes PM. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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'I am ready' - Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham delivers a speech accepting his appointment as leader of the Labour Party. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and link...
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'He'll be a brilliant prime minister' - Liverpool mayor
The Liverpool City Region mayor tells BBC Breakfast that he thinks Andy Burnham will be a "brilliant" prime minister. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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'We are reaching breaking point in this country' - Green Party leader
The Green party leader speaks to BBC Breakfast ahead of Andy Burnham's speech. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers...
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Will Trump's primetime speech help him challenge the midterm elections?
The US president accuses China of interfering in 2020 election. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers to the orig...
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MP calls for Widdecombe memorial in Parliament
Helen Grant replaced Ann Widdecombe as MP for Maidstone and the Weald in the 2010 general election. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Polit...
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Trump alleges 'shocking vulnerabilities' in US election security ahead of midterms
The president accuses China of meddling in the 2020 election, directly contradicting past findings from US intelligence. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Calls for government taskforce to tackle poverty
Charities, schools and businesses warn too many families are struggling with the cost of living. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business...
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Sadiq Khan among 26 new peers to enter the Lords
The London mayor is to be joined by broadcaster June Sarpong and former union chief Christina McAnea in the Lords. Newsiline summarises this report from B...
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New councils to be created in 14 areas of England
The plans will see the abolition of two-tier government, with district and county councils replaced with single, unitary authorities. Newsiline summarises...
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Burnham planning summer tour of UK in early weeks as PM
Described as a "listening tour of the UK", Burnham will travel across the country in August while MPs break for the summer. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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Couples free to marry at the beach or the pub under new plans
The government says it wants to update "outdated" marriage laws to give couples in England and Wales more choice. Newsiline summarises this report from BB...
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Government drops plans to stop paying Coastguard volunteers
UK transport minister Keir Mather said he had listened to the views of coastguard rescue officers. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top St...
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UK says Falkland Islands 'definitely ours' after Argentina banner
Argentina could be disciplined by Fifa for the celebrations after the World Cup win over England. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politic...
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Protests in Ukraine's cities against Zelensky's removal of defence minister
Ukraine's president has not explained Mykhailo Fedorov's dismissal, which is causing great upset among civil society and the military. Newsiline summarise...
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Pakistan resisting UK attempts to deport grooming gang leader
The government of Pakistan says it has "no connection whatsoever" with the case of Shabir Ahmed. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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Government brings British Steel under public ownership
The Scunthorpe steelworks has been officially nationalised under new government powers passed this week. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Crackdown on 'objectionable' books in Indian-administered Kashmir sparks row
Authorities in Indian-administered Kashmir have asked educational institutions to review every book on their premises. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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Burnham does not rule out wealth tax
The expected next PM says he may have to "ask for a little more" in tax and warns of "difficult" choices. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Burnham faces crucial choice for chancellor as battle for No 11 continues
Whoever Burnham appoints to the key role will send a signal of his intent, writes Iain Watson. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics a...