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Burnham Vows To Change UK Voting System

Burnham Vows To Change UK Voting System

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to reform the UK voting system through a national commission and a future Labour manifesto pledge.

Politics ·29 Sep 2026, 18:37 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham to alter pension triple lock from 2030 to fund care service

Andy Burnham to alter pension triple lock from 2030 to fund care service

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to adjust the state pension triple lock starting in April 2030 to help finance a new National Care Service, sparking immediate backlash from trade unions and political opponents.

Politics ·29 Sep 2026, 15:38 ·Clara West 3 min read
Sixty percent of British Gen Z back new vote on EU membership

Sixty percent of British Gen Z back new vote on EU membership

New polling reveals that sixty percent of British Gen Z support a fresh public vote on EU membership, driven by economic fallout from Brexit.

Politics ·29 Sep 2026, 07:11 ·Clara West 3 min read
Mahmood reopens UK refugee resettlement scheme to deter small boat crossings

Mahmood reopens UK refugee resettlement scheme to deter small boat crossings

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced the immediate reopening of the UK Resettlement Scheme to provide legal pathways for vulnerable refugees.

Politics ·29 Sep 2026, 06:08 ·Clara West 4 min read
Sadiq Khan opposes lowering mansion tax threshold for London properties

Sadiq Khan opposes lowering mansion tax threshold for London properties

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has rejected proposals to lower the mansion tax threshold to £1,500,000, warning that it would unfairly target homeowners who are asset-rich but cash-poor.

Politics ·29 Sep 2026, 04:37 ·Clara West 3 min read
UK police release on bail five men arrested near RAF Fairford airbase

UK police release on bail five men arrested near RAF Fairford airbase

British counter-terrorism police have released on bail five men arrested near the RAF Fairford airbase following a major security alert and emergency evacuation.

Politics ·29 Sep 2026, 03:44 ·Clara West 4 min read
Andy Burnham signals major tax raid to fund free social care

Andy Burnham signals major tax raid to fund free social care

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to make adult social care free at the point of use across Britain, setting up an election battle over tax rises.

Politics ·29 Sep 2026, 03:07 ·Clara West 5 min read
UK to reopen refugee resettlement scheme for Afghans and Palestinians

UK to reopen refugee resettlement scheme for Afghans and Palestinians

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced the immediate reopening of the UK Resettlement Scheme, prioritizing vulnerable Afghan women, girls, and Palestinian refugees.

Politics ·28 Sep 2026, 19:43 ·Clara West 4 min read
John Healey calls benefit bill reduction a moral duty at Labour conference

John Healey calls benefit bill reduction a moral duty at Labour conference

Chancellor John Healey used his Labour conference address to frame welfare reduction as a moral imperative, unveiling a £100m apprenticeship expansion.

Politics ·28 Sep 2026, 18:36 ·Clara West 4 min read
Labour refuses to guarantee state pension triple lock beyond next election

Labour refuses to guarantee state pension triple lock beyond next election

Senior Labour figures have declined to guarantee the state pension triple lock beyond the next general election, citing soaring costs and generational fairness.

Politics ·28 Sep 2026, 11:08 ·Clara West 3 min read
Ken Skates accuses Plaid Cymru of neglecting real problems in Wales

Ken Skates accuses Plaid Cymru of neglecting real problems in Wales

Welsh Labour leader Ken Skates launched a sharp attack on Plaid Cymru at the UK Labour party conference, accusing the governing party of obsessing over constitutional process over public concerns.

Politics ·28 Sep 2026, 00:36 ·Clara West 3 min read
Anas Sarwar takes Lords seat

Anas Sarwar takes Lords seat

Former Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has officially joined the House of Lords, prompting criticism from political opponents and intensifying the ongoing leadership contest.

Politics ·27 Sep 2026, 17:04 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham admits cost of living help is insufficient and hints at further support

Andy Burnham admits cost of living help is insufficient and hints at further support

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has acknowledged that his initial cost-of-living measures fall short, raising expectations of further relief in the autumn budget.

Politics ·27 Sep 2026, 13:07 ·Clara West 3 min read
Eight Tory MPs defy whip to vote against Heathrow third runway expansion

Eight Tory MPs defy whip to vote against Heathrow third runway expansion

Eight Conservative MPs have actively defied a three-line whip to vote against the contentious Heathrow third runway expansion amid soaring costs.

Politics ·27 Sep 2026, 11:35 ·Clara West 4 min read
Tories pledge to deport 40,000 foreign criminals annually under new plans

Tories pledge to deport 40,000 foreign criminals annually under new plans

Kemi Badenoch's party has unveiled a radical immigration overhaul, pledging to deport 40,000 foreign criminals annually under a zero-tolerance policy.

Politics ·27 Sep 2026, 10:44 ·Clara West 4 min read
Pubs in England and Wales to allow digital ID apps to prove age

Pubs in England and Wales to allow digital ID apps to prove age

Pubs and retail venues in England and Wales can now accept mobile phone applications for age verification, enabling drinkers to swap traditional IDs for biometric software.

Politics ·27 Sep 2026, 01:40 ·Clara West 4 min read
Andy Burnham unveils Your First Home scheme with 2.5 per cent deposit

Andy Burnham unveils Your First Home scheme with 2.5 per cent deposit

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has launched the Your First Home scheme, allowing first-time buyers to secure properties with a 2.5 per cent deposit and a 20 per cent equity loan.

Politics ·26 Sep 2026, 20:13 ·Clara West 3 min read
Angela Rayner condemns Shabana Mahmood migrant visa plans as flawed

Angela Rayner condemns Shabana Mahmood migrant visa plans as flawed

Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has launched a public attack on Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's proposed immigration crackdown, warning that plans to alter residency timelines are flawed.

Politics ·26 Sep 2026, 17:45 ·Clara West 3 min read
DUP chief hails unionist unity over Drumcree as something to build on

DUP chief hails unionist unity over Drumcree as something to build on

DUP leader Gavin Robinson has praised unionist solidarity following the Parades Commission ruling on the Drumcree parade, amid ongoing High Court challenges.

Politics ·26 Sep 2026, 15:34 ·Clara West 4 min read
Paddy Young on SNL UK breakout stardom and samurai sword injuries

Paddy Young on SNL UK breakout stardom and samurai sword injuries

Comedian Paddy Young balances a breakthrough run co-anchoring Saturday Night Live UK and a bizarre samurai sword injury with a major nationwide standup tour.

Politics ·26 Sep 2026, 09:11 ·Clara West 3 min read