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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
Prime Minister Andy Burnham to present 10-year plan by December 17 — Politico Europe

Prime Minister Andy Burnham to present 10-year plan by December 17 — Politico Europe

Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces potential rollout delays for his upcoming 10-year strategic plan, which may feature major public agency reforms.

Politics ·11 Nov 2026, 14:38 ·Clara West 3 min read
NIESR says UK interest rates must rise to 5% to control inflation

NIESR says UK interest rates must rise to 5% to control inflation

Economic forecaster NIESR warns that UK interest rates must climb to five percent to control soaring inflation as policymakers defer crucial decisions.

Politics ·11 Nov 2026, 10:04 ·Clara West 3 min read
Treasury launches Budget leak probe as MP warns of 'dead-end' inquiries

Treasury launches Budget leak probe as MP warns of 'dead-end' inquiries

The British government has launched an official security investigation into a potential pre-Budget disclosure, prompting criticism from lawmakers.

Politics ·10 Nov 2026, 21:33 ·Clara West 3 min read
Nigel Farage attacks Andy Burnham over planned EU reset and Brexit sell-out

Nigel Farage attacks Andy Burnham over planned EU reset and Brexit sell-out

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has launched a fierce attack on Andy Burnham over plans for a wider European Union reset.

Politics ·10 Nov 2026, 12:16 ·Clara West 3 min read
Majority of Scots want Holyrood to control North Sea drilling licences, poll finds

Majority of Scots want Holyrood to control North Sea drilling licences, poll finds

Almost six in ten people in Scotland believe decisions regarding North Sea oil and gas drilling licences should be handled by Holyrood rather than Westminster.

Politics ·9 Nov 2026, 09:40 ·Clara West 3 min read
Council lawyers face uncertainty as local government reorganisation stalls

Council lawyers face uncertainty as local government reorganisation stalls

Ongoing local government reorganisation has left council legal teams facing acute operational uncertainty and complex employment tribunal liabilities.

Politics ·9 Nov 2026, 01:05 ·Clara West 3 min read