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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.