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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...
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Mocking regional accents is last form of acceptable discrimination, says MP
MPs debated how prejudice against strong regional accents could affect social mobility in Westminster Hall. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Union backing to seal Labour crown for Burnham
The Makerfield MP is set for the Labour leadership after most party-linked unions said they would back him. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Watch: Starmer's kind send-off across the Commons in final PMQs
A warmer and less confrontational tone than usual was struck during Sir Keir Starmer's final PMQs appearance as prime minister. Newsiline summarises this...
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Report finds secrecy impacted handling of nuclear test veterans' records
The veterans are campaigning for full disclosure of the impact of the UK's nuclear testing programme. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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What's next for Starmer after final PMQs?
The BBC's Nick Eardley looks at what might be next for Sir Keir Starmer as he signs off his final PMQs. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - P...
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Standing ovation as Starmer says 'goodbye'
Several MPs gave Starmer a standing ovation in his last PMQs as prime minister. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links reader...
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Starmer jokes about being told off for 6-7 meme
Sir Keir Starmer recalls when he did the popular '6-7' meme when visiting a school in November 2025 and was told off by a teacher. Newsiline summarises th...
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Tributes and tears as Starmer takes final Prime Minister's Questions
The prime minister told MPs it was "the end of my political journey", and that he was "proud of everything I have achieved". Newsiline summarises this rep...
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Reform UK proposes £100m 'round-the-clock' security plan for MPs
The policy was announced after police said party spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe was killed in a "targeted attack". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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Watch Starmer sign off final PMQs to standing ovation
The prime minister received applause and cheers from his party and other MPs after giving his final answer. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Venezuela government to launch formal talks with opposition members
The opposition says the aim of the talks is to strengthen the democratic institutions and the electoral system. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Peers face new attendance rules under proposed House of Lords changes
Members of the House of Lords should have a 20% attendance record and retire at 80, a committee says. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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PM jokes about back and forth with Badenoch
Sir Keir Starmer jokes with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch his last Prime Minister's Questions. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politi...
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PM asks Commons to unite over MPs' safety issue
Sir Keir Starmer opened his final PMQs by paying tribute to Ann Widdecombe. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to...
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Speaker thanks Starmer as PMQs begins
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle thanks Sir Keir Starmer at his last PMQs as prime minister. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics an...
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Sierra Leone drops treason charge against ex-president over attempted coup
Ernest Bai Koroma was arrested in 2023 after gunmen broke into an armoury and some jails, freeing inmates. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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What to expect from Starmer's final PMQs
BBC correspondent Joe Pike explains what may happen in Sir Keir Starmer's final Prime Minister's Questions. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Boss of fake government agency arrested in Nigeria after weeks on the run
The case has gripped Nigeria since President Bola Tinubu ordered a corruption investigation last week. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Wo...
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Ministers arrive for Starmer's final cabinet meeting
David Lammy, Shabana Mahmood, Ed Miliband and other ministers arrive for Starmer's final cabinet meeting. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Review of MP security needed after Widdecombe death, Burnham says
The expected next prime minister says politics has "darkened" in the decade he has been away from Westminster. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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Row after Tory bid to make Burnham face MPs before autumn fails
The Tories have accused Labour of "running scared" after ministers denied them a chance to delay Parliament's summer break. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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Change voting system before next election, Davey urges Burnham
The Lib Dem leader urges incoming PM Andy Burnham to "be brave" to fulfil his promise to change politics. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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MP was 'bit of a pest', sexual assault trial hears
The Suffolk MP is on trial in London after being accused of two counts of sexual assault. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and li...
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Singapore court orders Bloomberg to pay $356,000 to ministers in defamation case
The ministers claimed the piece, which cited their luxury bungalow deals, had tarnished their reputation. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Government failing Farage over security, says Jenrick
It comes as the police investigation into Ann Widdecombe's death sparks renewed debate over politicians' security. Newsiline summarises this report from B...
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Removing tax from food could cost £14m - minister
Treasury says a GST removal from essential grocery items would mostly benefit the richest islanders. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busi...
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Chris Mason: Investigation into Widdecombe's death rekindles debate over how to protect politicians
Many MPs blame social media for normalising violent language and abuse, the BBC's political editor writes. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Hungary parliament votes to remove president from office
Tamás Sulyok was widely seen as a loyalist of former prime minister Viktor Orbán, who lost power in April after 16 years. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Burnham cements Labour leadership with backing of 349 MPs
The MP for Makerfield is on track to become the prime minister next week after receiving the support of the vast majority of Labour MPs. Newsiline summari...
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Ed Sheeran inspires government-backed 'music in libraries' scheme
The pop star will help design a programme to put rehearsal spaces and studios into local libraries. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Enter...
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Former top official Robbins takes legal action over sacking
The former official was fired in April over Lord Mandelson's vetting to be the UK's ambassador to the US. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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UK proscribes Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Shabana Mahmood will use new powers to ban support for the group, which has been linked to death threats and intimidation on British soil. Newsiline summa...
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MP arrives at court for sexual assault trial
He has pleaded not guilty to two counts of sexual assault and is on trial. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to...
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Burnham will deal with living costs in short term, key adviser says
Miatta Fahnbulleh says she expects people will have "more money in their pockets" if Burnham becomes PM. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...