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Andy Burnham says UK lost more than gained through Brexit

Andy Burnham says UK lost more than gained through Brexit

Andy Burnham has argued that the UK has lost more than it gained since leaving the EU, warning that voters were handed a harsher departure than anticipated.

Politics ·15 Nov 2026, 05:08 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham EU push divides Labour cabinet and stirs political backlash

Andy Burnham EU push divides Labour cabinet and stirs political backlash

Prime Minister Andy Burnham's strategy to forge closer ties with the European Union has sparked deep divisions within the Labour cabinet and triggered intense political blowback.

Politics ·15 Nov 2026, 04:09 ·Clara West 3 min read
Piddington villagers warn Labour ministers face jail over migrant camp plans

Piddington villagers warn Labour ministers face jail over migrant camp plans

Residents in Piddington have warned that government ministers could face prison sentences under proposed legislation if anyone is harmed following the fast-tracking of an asylum facility at MoD Bicester.

Politics ·15 Nov 2026, 00:07 ·Clara West 3 min read
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces Cabinet split over North Sea oil projects

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces Cabinet split over North Sea oil projects

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is facing a deep Cabinet division over whether to approve controversial North Sea oil and gas projects amid mounting political pressure.

Politics ·14 Nov 2026, 23:11 ·Clara West 3 min read
Tories burned bridges after Brexit, UK PM says ahead of EU summit

Tories burned bridges after Brexit, UK PM says ahead of EU summit

Prime Minister Andy Burnham warned that the UK has lost more than it gained since the referendum as he prepares for a high-stakes EU summit in Brussels.

Politics ·14 Nov 2026, 15:38 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham avoids difficult welfare and EU decisions by delaying action

Andy Burnham avoids difficult welfare and EU decisions by delaying action

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is drawing scrutiny for his political survival strategy of delaying tough welfare and EU decisions while managing public expectations.

Politics ·14 Nov 2026, 13:36 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham promises real power for Welsh communities at Labour conference

Andy Burnham promises real power for Welsh communities at Labour conference

Andy Burnham has promised to decentralise authority to local communities ahead of a party gathering, though the proposal has triggered immediate internal resistance.

Politics ·14 Nov 2026, 11:36 ·Clara West 3 min read
Ipsos poll shows half of Scots want energy powers to be devolved

Ipsos poll shows half of Scots want energy powers to be devolved

Fresh Ipsos polling shows that half of Scottish voters want control over energy powers shifted from Westminster to Holyrood amid mounting utility bills.

Politics ·14 Nov 2026, 06:41 ·Clara West 3 min read
Reform and Tory spokespeople in heated row over Piddington migrant housing plans

Reform and Tory spokespeople in heated row over Piddington migrant housing plans

Reform UK and Conservative politicians clashed during a joint appearance in Oxfordshire over government proposals to house over 1,200 asylum seekers at a military site.

Politics ·14 Nov 2026, 00:39 ·Clara West 3 min read
Stay Out anti-EU campaign launches ahead of UK-EU summit

Stay Out anti-EU campaign launches ahead of UK-EU summit

The newly formed Stay Out campaign has launched ahead of the UK-EU summit, warning that renewed integration efforts will drain public finances and revive political divisions.

Politics ·13 Nov 2026, 22:38 ·Clara West 3 min read
Piddington villagers plan legal challenge against MoD Bicester asylum base

Piddington villagers plan legal challenge against MoD Bicester asylum base

Residents in Piddington are mounting a legal challenge against plans for an asylum base at MoD Bicester, following full planning approval from Communities Secretary Angela Rayner.

Politics ·13 Nov 2026, 18:42 ·Clara West 3 min read
MOD Bicester approved by Angela Rayner to house 1,256 asylum seekers

MOD Bicester approved by Angela Rayner to house 1,256 asylum seekers

Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has granted planning permission to convert a former MoD base in Oxfordshire into an asylum centre, overriding thousands of local objections.

Politics ·13 Nov 2026, 08:09 ·Clara West 3 min read
Westminster council passes Zionism not racism motion amid protests

Westminster council passes Zionism not racism motion amid protests

Westminster City Council unanimously passed a cross-party resolution declaring that Zionism is not racism, amid competing protests outside the town hall.

Politics ·13 Nov 2026, 01:18 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham pledges to end rough sleeping as he becomes prime minister

Andy Burnham pledges to end rough sleeping as he becomes prime minister

Andy Burnham has become prime minister, immediately pledging to eradicate rough sleeping and decentralize power away from Whitehall.

Politics ·12 Nov 2026, 22:35 ·Clara West 3 min read
Alan Milburn review recommends cutting disability benefits for under-25s

Alan Milburn review recommends cutting disability benefits for under-25s

A major review by Alan Milburn recommends stripping under-25s of personal independence payment or enhanced Universal Credit and replacing them with a youth allowance.

Politics ·12 Nov 2026, 18:42 ·Clara West 3 min read
Burnham EU push divides Labour and draws warning from David Cameron

Burnham EU push divides Labour and draws warning from David Cameron

Prime Minister Andy Burnham reignited the Brexit debate after suggesting barriers with the EU could be dropped, drawing a warning from David Cameron.

Politics ·12 Nov 2026, 14:34 ·Clara West 4 min read
UK MPs back hunting trophy import ban as bill moves closer to law

UK MPs back hunting trophy import ban as bill moves closer to law

UK MPs have backed legislation aiming to stop big game hunters from bringing the body parts of endangered and threatened animals back into the country.

Politics ·12 Nov 2026, 13:05 ·Clara West 3 min read
Some under-25s should get fewer benefits, Milburn review to say

Some under-25s should get fewer benefits, Milburn review to say

A government-commissioned welfare review led by Alan Milburn is set to recommend removing under-25s from main sickness and disability benefits in favor of a new youth allowance.

Politics ·12 Nov 2026, 11:33 ·Clara West 3 min read
UK bishops and church leaders warn conversion bill threatens pastoral care

UK bishops and church leaders warn conversion bill threatens pastoral care

UK church leaders have issued urgent warnings that a proposed parliamentary bill targeting conversion practices could inadvertently criminalize everyday prayer, family conversations, and traditional pastoral care.

Politics ·11 Nov 2026, 22:18 ·Clara West 3 min read
Ten-year plan for Britain to be published before Christmas, Burnham says

Ten-year plan for Britain to be published before Christmas, Burnham says

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has confirmed that his 10-year strategy to transform Britain will be published before Parliament breaks for the Christmas recess.

Politics ·11 Nov 2026, 19:05 ·Clara West 3 min read