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Government Blocks Early Release for Police Officer’s Killers

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced that the murderers of PC Andrew Harper will remain in prison after the government blocked their eligibility for early...

Aug 24, 2026 · admin

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Westminster Waits as Starmer Faces His Moment of Truth

Sir Keir Starmer seemed set to reveal his departure as Prime Minister on Monday, possibly becoming the third serving prime minister in four years to...

Jun 16, 2026 · admin

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Starmer faces mounting calls to announce departure timeline after Burnham victory

Sir Keir Starmer is dealing with increasing demands from within his own party to announce a schedule for leaving from Downing Street, following Andy Burnham's...

Jun 14, 2026 · admin

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Labour’s Leadership Crisis Deepens as Starmer’s Position Becomes Untenable

Sir Keir Starmer's control of the Labour leadership is slipping away by the hour, as the party grows distant from the prime minister in preference...

Jun 14, 2026 · admin

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Burnham’s Makerfield triumph intensifies pressure on Starmer’s leadership

Andy Burnham has secured the Makerfield by-election with a decisive win that has intensified speculation about Sir Keir Starmer's position as Labour leader. The Greater...

Jun 13, 2026 · admin

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Greater Manchester Heads to Polls in Makerfield By-Election Battle

Voters in the Greater Manchester constituency of Makerfield are heading to the polls today to elect a new MP, with over 30 polling stations commencing...

Jun 12, 2026 · admin

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Starmer warns Burnham against swift leadership bid if elected

Sir Keir Starmer has warned Andy Burnham against launching an imminent contest to his position as leader if the ex-Manchester mayor triumph in the Makerfield...

Jun 11, 2026 · admin

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Thames Water faces nationalisation prospect as government rejects lender rescue plan

Thames Water has progressed a step nearer to nationalisation after the government raised concerns about a £10bn rescue package proposed by the company's lenders. Environment...

Jun 10, 2026 · admin

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Roy Hattersley, Labour stalwart and moderniser, dies at ninety three

Roy Hattersley, the Labour stalwart who served as deputy leader of the party during its period in the wilderness in opposition and assisted in moving...

Jun 9, 2026 · admin

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Resident doctors suspend strike action following government’s revised pay proposal

Resident doctors in England have halted strike action scheduled to begin the start of the week after a last-minute pay proposal from the government. The...

Jun 8, 2026 · admin