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Burnham's plans are a warning to Whitehall, minister says
Darren Jones says government departments could "shrink" if Andy Burnham becomes prime minister. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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Defence plan is '£5bn short', Badenoch says
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says the defence spending plan is '£5bn' short and 'doesn't add up'. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Po...
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Badenoch presses Starmer on defence spending
The Conservative leader says the head of the UK armed forces 'made it known' that the military needed a minimum of £28bn more to defend the country. Newsi...
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Starmer leaves No 10 as he heads to PMQs
Sir Keir Starmer leaves Downing Street as he heads to the Commons for one of his final Prime Minister's Questions. Newsiline summarises this report from B...
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Politician says rabbit owners should have training
Welsh Labour's Mike Hedges asked Rhun ap Iorwerth about animal welfare in first minister's questions. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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New defence secretary says Burnham backs defence budget
Dan Jarvis says Andy Burnham will back his £15bn defence spending plan if he becomes PM. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and lin...
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Burnham's chancellor will have to find extra £4.7bn for defence, says minister
Luke Pollard says the next chancellor "whoever that may be" will have to "find the resources" to fund defence plan. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Why Starmer's defence plan leaves next PM with £4.7bn headache
Keir Starmer announces extra defence spending - but the subject will still be one of the trickiest issues in his successor's in-tray. Newsiline summarises...
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Half of government should be female, Labour women tell Burnham
Female MPs urge Burnham to ensure Labour lead by example on equality should he become prime minister. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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Welsh budget facing cuts because of Starmer defence plans, says first minister
Money for new buildings to be cut as a result of defence plans, Rhun ap Iorwerth says. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links...
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Frank Gardner: Key points from government's defence spending plan
The BBC's security correspondent analyses the details of the plan, and what they mean for the UK's armed forces. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Farage declares earning £270,000 for promoting gold bullion
The Reform UK leader says the payment from Direct Bullion was for work amounting to four hours per month for a three-month period. Newsiline summarises th...
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Lib Dem MP pushes defence secretary on funding
'Is this genuinely new investment or simply moving money from one overstretched budget to another?' Liberal Democrat MP asks. Newsiline summarises this re...
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Will the UK's plan for defence help it hit Nato's spending target?
BBC Verify looks at what the big numbers around the Defence Investment Plan mean for spending on the military and hitting the government's pledges. Newsil...
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Mayor angry as East Midlands road upgrades shelved
Major schemes in Derby and Nottinghamshire are due to be axed as money is diverted to defence. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics a...
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Burnham plans to work some days in Manchester as PM
The ex-Greater Manchester mayor plans a new No 10 unit in the city if he becomes Labour's next leader. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Po...
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Hull MP backs Andy Burnham to become PM
Dame Diana Johnson MP believes Burnham "would make an excellent leader". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to th...
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O'Donoghue: Court ruling is major blow to president
The BBC’s Gary O’Donoghue explains what the court's landmark ruling means for the US president. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stori...
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Senegalese MPs move to clip presidential powers as tensions mount
The proposed changes agreed by a majority of MPs sparked protests outside parliament. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and links rea...
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How soon could Andy Burnham become PM?
Andy Burnham has launched a bid to be the next prime minister. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to the original...
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Chris Mason: More cash for defence, but is it enough?
Keir Starmer says a further £15bn will be invested, but acknowledges that there "will always be those that argue that even more should be spent". Newsilin...
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Government 'cannot deport' grooming gang ringleader
A 55-year-old law means the government has no legal powers to remove Shabir Ahmed from the UK. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Storie...
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'We must do what it takes to meet this new world head on'
The prime minister speaks as the UK government unveils its defence spending plans. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links rea...
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'We will bolster Nato', says UK defence secretary
Jarvis says defence spending plans "reflect the realities of warfare" and commits to strengthening the UK's nuclear deterrent. Newsiline summarises this r...
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Reeves: 'National security is economic security'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks as the government announces its defence spending plans. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and link...
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'Left on your own': Angry Venezuelans accuse government of negligence and apathy
People in areas devastated by twin earthquakes say they need more support from the government. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Storie...
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Has the Supreme Court just made Trump the most powerful president in history?
A landmark decision expands Trump’s presidential power Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers to the original publ...
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New 'No 10 North' plan will rebalance power in Britain, Burnham promises
The man most likely to be the next prime minister says his devolution plans would "drive good growth in every postcode". Newsiline summarises this report...
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Ex-MP Craig Williams pleads guilty over general election betting offence
Williams was MP for Montgomeryshire and an aide to then-Prime Minister Rishi Sunak before the 2024 election. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham offers a blueprint for his premiership
Burnham offered a sense of what his time as prime minister would mean, but he did not lay out many details. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Chris Mason: The real test of Andy Burnham's plans
The BBC's political editor speaks about Andy Burnham's first speech since launching his PM bid. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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Burnham to open a PM's office in Manchester
In his first speech since launching his prime minister bid, Andy Burnham says he will open a PM's office in Manchester. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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'I am going to do things differently', says Burnham
Andy Burnham has made his first major policy speech since launching his bid to become prime minister. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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Badenoch: Burnham needs to act like a leader
The Conservative leader said Andy Burnham is prime minister in 'all but name' and urged him to tell the country about his plans. Newsiline summarises this...
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South Korea football coach quits as president calls for probe into World Cup loss
South Korea was eliminated after missing out on a spot among the eight best third-placed teams. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stori...
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Burnham to promise devolution in first major speech since launching No 10 bid
The favourite to be the next prime minister will set out his economic vision in a speech in Manchester. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - P...