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Andy Burnham urges councils to house homeless veterans before Christmas

Andy Burnham urges councils to house homeless veterans before Christmas

Downing Street announced that Andy Burnham will urge English councils to offer accommodation to veterans sleeping rough ahead of the holidays.

Politics ·8 Nov 2026, 23:11 ·Clara West 3 min read
Reform UK expands platform and parliamentary presence under Nigel Farage

Reform UK expands platform and parliamentary presence under Nigel Farage

Reform UK is expanding its political platform and parliamentary footprint under Nigel Farage through structural restructuring and strategic realignments.

Politics ·8 Nov 2026, 14:04 ·Clara West 4 min read
UK Government threatens devolution settlement over Wales drones college

UK Government threatens devolution settlement over Wales drones college

A political row has erupted over constitutional boundaries as Westminster warns it could bypass the Welsh administration to establish a military training facility.

Politics ·8 Nov 2026, 00:36 ·Clara West 4 min read
Rachel Reeves plotting Cabinet comeback, insiders believe

Rachel Reeves plotting Cabinet comeback, insiders believe

Insiders reveal former chancellor Rachel Reeves is planning a political comeback and maintains ambitions to return to the Cabinet under Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

Politics ·7 Nov 2026, 22:38 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham faces Labour backbench rebellion over upcoming welfare reforms

Andy Burnham faces Labour backbench rebellion over upcoming welfare reforms

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is bracing for potential opposition as Labour backbenchers react to upcoming welfare reforms and benefit overhauls.

Politics ·7 Nov 2026, 14:35 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham faces union pressure to ditch Labour Brexit red lines

Andy Burnham faces union pressure to ditch Labour Brexit red lines

Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces an immediate leadership test as trade unions push to dismantle strict post-Brexit red lines inherited from Sir Keir Starmer.

Politics ·7 Nov 2026, 01:07 ·Clara West 4 min read
UK Cabinet splits over Brexit deepen – as Burnham prepares migration offer to EU

UK Cabinet splits over Brexit deepen – as Burnham prepares migration offer to EU

Labour divisions intensify as Andy Burnham drafts a sweeping migration package to the EU, triggering sharp opposition from senior Cabinet ministers.

Politics ·5 Nov 2026, 18:09 ·Clara West 3 min read
John Swinney opposes UK ban on new North Sea oil drilling

John Swinney opposes UK ban on new North Sea oil drilling

John Swinney has told MPs that while he does not back the UK government's proposal to ban new North Sea oil and gas licences, he will not oppose the bill's other measures.

Politics ·5 Nov 2026, 16:09 ·Clara West 4 min read
Nigerian Cyclist Bello Muhammad Sets Guinness Record for Tallest Bicycle Ridden Unsupported

Nigerian Cyclist Bello Muhammad Sets Guinness Record for Tallest Bicycle Ridden Unsupported

Bello Muhammad rode a 9‑foot‑5‑inch bicycle in Kebbi State on 22 September 2026, becoming the first to set the Guinness World Record for the tallest bicycle ridden unsupported.

Politics ·5 Nov 2026, 14:18 ·Clara West 3 min read
Oil prices plunge below $100 after Republicans suffer midterms defeat

Oil prices plunge below $100 after Republicans suffer midterms defeat

Global oil prices slumped below $100 a barrel after a decisive midterm election defeat for Republicans, driven by voter discontent over the Middle East conflict.

Politics ·5 Nov 2026, 10:40 ·Clara West 3 min read
Reform UK appoints former RAF officer Angus MacIntyre as defence spokesman

Reform UK appoints former RAF officer Angus MacIntyre as defence spokesman

Reform UK has appointed former RAF Wing Commander Angus MacIntyre as its new shadow armed forces minister alongside unveiling new housing proposals for service personnel.

Politics ·5 Nov 2026, 08:35 ·Clara West 3 min read
UK Parliament faces catastrophic fire risk due to renovation delays

UK Parliament faces catastrophic fire risk due to renovation delays

A new report warns that the Palace of Westminster faces severe fire hazards and structural failure due to years of renovation delays.

Politics ·5 Nov 2026, 05:39 ·Clara West 3 min read
UK and EU propose post-Brexit SPS agreement to scrap food checks

UK and EU propose post-Brexit SPS agreement to scrap food checks

The UK and the European Union have drafted a sanitary and phytosanitary agreement designed to eliminate post-Brexit food export checks and border fees.

Politics ·5 Nov 2026, 05:36 ·Clara West 4 min read
Louise Haigh faces Tory grilling over welfare bill at PMQs

Louise Haigh faces Tory grilling over welfare bill at PMQs

Making her inaugural PMQs appearance, Louise Haigh was pressed by Conservative deputy leader Alex Burghart over a record £183 billion welfare bill.

Politics ·4 Nov 2026, 16:39 ·Clara West 3 min read
Parliament risks managed decline without best case scenario renovation

Parliament risks managed decline without best case scenario renovation

A cross-party committee of MPs warns that delays to the Palace of Westminster's restoration risk severe structural failure and rising costs.

Politics ·4 Nov 2026, 10:40 ·Clara West 4 min read
Houses of Parliament at risk of Notre Dame-style fire as renovation costs rise

Houses of Parliament at risk of Notre Dame-style fire as renovation costs rise

A parliamentary report warns that the Palace of Westminster faces severe structural risks and potential catastrophic fires due to political delays.

Politics ·4 Nov 2026, 06:46 ·Clara West 3 min read
Parliament risks catastrophic failure without urgent repairs, MPs warn

Parliament risks catastrophic failure without urgent repairs, MPs warn

A cross-party parliamentary committee has warned that further delays to the Palace of Westminster's restoration risk a catastrophic fire and soaring financial costs.

Politics ·4 Nov 2026, 03:38 ·Clara West 4 min read
Burnham: I have not proposed return to EU freedom of movement

Burnham: I have not proposed return to EU freedom of movement

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has insisted he has not proposed restoring EU freedom of movement following weekend broadcast rounds that sparked political speculation.

Politics ·3 Nov 2026, 09:06 ·Clara West 4 min read
Keir Starmer resigns as UK prime minister following Labour party pressure

Keir Starmer resigns as UK prime minister following Labour party pressure

British politics is in upheaval after Keir Starmer resigned as UK prime minister, setting off a rapid leadership contest to select his successor by September.

Politics ·3 Nov 2026, 05:07 ·Clara West 4 min read
Nigel Farage slams immigration U-turn as Brexit betrayal

Nigel Farage slams immigration U-turn as Brexit betrayal

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has slammed government plans to relax migrant settlement rules and discuss EU free movement as a Brexit betrayal.

Politics ·2 Nov 2026, 20:10 ·Clara West 4 min read