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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
UK agrees to time-bound talks on transatlantic slave trade harms

UK agrees to time-bound talks on transatlantic slave trade harms

The UK has committed to structured talks on the transatlantic slave trade following the CHOGM summit in Antigua, pledging £40 million for Caribbean infrastructure.

News ·5 Nov 2026, 02:41 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Andy Burnham faces Labour civil war over plans to reopen Brexit debate

Andy Burnham faces Labour civil war over plans to reopen Brexit debate

Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces fierce internal dissent and political opposition over plans to set out new options for Britain's future relationship with the EU.

News ·4 Nov 2026, 12:45 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
UK’s King Charles expresses ‘sorrow’ in Antigua over slave trade

UK’s King Charles expresses ‘sorrow’ in Antigua over slave trade

King Charles III addressed the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda, expressing profound personal sorrow over the transatlantic slave trade while stopping short of a formal apology.

NHS ·3 Nov 2026, 22:42 ·Owen Patel 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
John Healey says UK apology over slave trade won’t lead to financial reparations

John Healey says UK apology over slave trade won’t lead to financial reparations

Chancellor John Healey confirmed that any potential UK government apology for the transatlantic slave trade will not include financial reparations.

Politics ·1 Nov 2026, 23:46 ·Clara West 3 min read
Rachel Reeves lays groundwork for Andy Burnham government economic agenda

Rachel Reeves lays groundwork for Andy Burnham government economic agenda

Former chancellor Rachel Reeves has laid the groundwork for Prime Minister Andy Burnham's economic agenda, emphasizing regional devolution and EU ties.

Politics ·1 Nov 2026, 21:43 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham warned formal apology for slavery will open door to reparations demands

Andy Burnham warned formal apology for slavery will open door to reparations demands

Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces fierce resistance over his openness to a formal UK slavery apology, with Kemi Badenoch warning it will lead to financial demands.

Politics ·1 Nov 2026, 15:36 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham is creating pressure on King Charles over slavery stance

Andy Burnham is creating pressure on King Charles over slavery stance

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has sparked debate by declaring openness to a formal state apology for Britain's role in the slave trade, increasing pressure on King Charles III.

Politics ·1 Nov 2026, 13:38 ·Clara West 3 min read
Rachel Reeves says UK future lies in EU after backing Burnham

Rachel Reeves says UK future lies in EU after backing Burnham

Former chancellor Rachel Reeves has declared that Britain's long-term future rests inside the European Union, backing Prime Minister Andy Burnham's diplomatic strategy.

Politics ·1 Nov 2026, 10:19 ·Clara West 3 min read
Shabana Mahmood ‘to dilute immigration plans’ after Labour backlash

Shabana Mahmood ‘to dilute immigration plans’ after Labour backlash

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is preparing to water down controversial legal migration reforms following fierce internal pushback and cabinet friction.

Politics ·31 Oct 2026, 13:35 ·Clara West 4 min read
Rupert Lowe slams Andy Burnham over openness to slavery apology

Rupert Lowe slams Andy Burnham over openness to slavery apology

Rupert Lowe has slammed Prime Minister Andy Burnham for expressing openness to a formal state apology for the transatlantic slave trade.

Politics ·31 Oct 2026, 11:32 ·Clara West 3 min read
UK PM Andy Burnham considers formal government apology for slave trade

UK PM Andy Burnham considers formal government apology for slave trade

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has signaled that his government is open to considering a formal state apology for Britain's role in the transatlantic slave trade.

Politics ·31 Oct 2026, 10:32 ·Clara West 5 min read
Andy Burnham open to slavery apology for Britain but rules out reparations

Andy Burnham open to slavery apology for Britain but rules out reparations

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has signaled willingness for a formal British apology regarding the transatlantic slave trade ahead of the Commonwealth summit, while rejecting financial compensation.

Politics ·31 Oct 2026, 03:35 ·Clara West 4 min read
Poll shows 42% think Labour will win, boosting Andy Burnham

Poll shows 42% think Labour will win, boosting Andy Burnham

A recent More in Common survey reveals that 42% of voters now expect a Labour general election victory, nearly doubling from 23% last summer and boosting Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

NHS ·30 Oct 2026, 22:39 ·Owen Patel 4 min read
No nation left behind' says Burnham after meeting first ministers in Glasgow

No nation left behind' says Burnham after meeting first ministers in Glasgow

Prime Minister Andy Burnham insisted the UK's four nations must move together on devolution during a high-stakes summit in Glasgow, though leaders clashed over fiscal powers.

Politics ·30 Oct 2026, 17:37 ·Clara West 3 min read
Red Wall MPs fear Burnham EU free movement call boosts Farage

Red Wall MPs fear Burnham EU free movement call boosts Farage

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reignited the Brexit debate by floating a potential return to EU freedom of movement, sparking resistance from northern MPs.

NHS ·30 Oct 2026, 17:36 ·Owen Patel 4 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 succeeded Sir Keir Starmer as the UK's prime minister, launching his administration with a pledge to end rough sleeping in England.

Politics ·30 Oct 2026, 14:39 ·Clara West 4 min read