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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
Blackpool hoteliers blast Angela Rayner over new tourism tax plans

Blackpool hoteliers blast Angela Rayner over new tourism tax plans

Blackpool hoteliers have slammed new tourism tax plans, warning that a 5 percent overnight visitor levy threatens struggling local businesses.

Politics ·20 Sep 2026, 12:44 ·Clara West 4 min read
Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland leaders sign joint call for Westminster change

Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland leaders sign joint call for Westminster change

Nationalist leaders from Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland have united in Cardiff to demand sweeping constitutional reform and preparation for self-determination from Westminster.

Politics ·15 Sep 2026, 17:11 ·Clara West 4 min read
Scottish and Welsh governments sign Cardiff Agreement to boost co-operation

Scottish and Welsh governments sign Cardiff Agreement to boost co-operation

The Scottish and Welsh governments have signed the landmark Cardiff Agreement, establishing a shared framework for policy co-operation and constitutional reform.

Politics ·14 Sep 2026, 18:11 ·Clara West 4 min read
First Ministers to sign joint independence declaration in Cardiff

First Ministers to sign joint independence declaration in Cardiff

Political leaders from Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland are gathering in Cardiff to sign a joint declaration calling for the right to hold independence referendums.

Politics ·13 Sep 2026, 13:02 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham believes the whole of England can be like Manchester

Andy Burnham believes the whole of England can be like Manchester

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is pushing to replicate the Greater Manchester devolution model across all of England by 2028, sparking debate over local taxes.

Politics ·13 Sep 2026, 03:06 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham’s early policies test Scotland’s John Swinney on devolution

Andy Burnham’s early policies test Scotland’s John Swinney on devolution

Scottish First Minister John Swinney met Andy Burnham to discuss constructive cooperation as a sweeping policy package tests devolution and energy powers.

Politics ·3 Aug 2026, 12:41 ·Clara West 5 min read
UPDATE: UK PM Andy Burnham says aims to empower regions in England

UPDATE: UK PM Andy Burnham says aims to empower regions in England

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a major devolution package allowing regional mayors to retain a share of locally collected taxes.

Politics ·31 Jul 2026, 16:47 ·Clara West 4 min read
Andy Burnham's first week pledges total £1.5bn as he launches No10 North

Andy Burnham's first week pledges total £1.5bn as he launches No10 North

Andy Burnham has opened a new northern government hub in Manchester, marking the start of his premiership with a suite of measures totaling £1.5 billion. The initiative aims to balance power between the capital and the regions, though critics have raised concerns regarding funding and the move's long-term impact.

Politics ·24 Jul 2026, 15:36 ·Clara West 5 min read
Prime Minister Andy Burnham opens No10 North office in Manchester

Prime Minister Andy Burnham opens No10 North office in Manchester

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has inaugurated No10 North in Manchester to serve as a base for decentralizing decision-making. The hub will host the National Economic Council to better integrate regional perspectives into national policy.

Politics ·24 Jul 2026, 09:03 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham says another Scottish independence referendum is off limits

Andy Burnham says another Scottish independence referendum is off limits

Prime Minister Andy Burnham told First Minister John Swinney that a new independence referendum is off limits, focusing instead on potential further devolution.

Politics ·23 Jul 2026, 23:02 ·Clara West 3 min read
Former Labour leader 'thrilled to bits' as son becomes new Welsh secretary

Former Labour leader 'thrilled to bits' as son becomes new Welsh secretary

Aberafan Maesteg MP Stephen Kinnock has been appointed Welsh secretary in a cabinet overhaul led by Prime Minister Andy Burnham. His appointment has been welcomed by his father, former Labour leader Lord Neil Kinnock.

Politics ·21 Jul 2026, 19:33 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham outlines plans for housing and economic reform as PM

Andy Burnham outlines plans for housing and economic reform as PM

Prime Minister Burnham has announced plans to decentralize power and prioritize cost-of-living relief. John Healey has been appointed Chancellor to navigate fiscal policy and market responses.

Politics ·21 Jul 2026, 00:18 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham set to become UK prime minister after by‑election win

Andy Burnham set to become UK prime minister after by‑election win

Following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation, former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has secured the Labour leadership and will be sworn in as Prime Minister. He aims to implement a 'Manchesterism' agenda focused on economic renewal and northern reindustrialization.

Politics ·17 Jul 2026, 09:03 ·Clara West 3 min read
Welsh government launches shadow authority to seek broadcasting powers

Welsh government launches shadow authority to seek broadcasting powers

The Welsh government has announced a working group to provide advice on the potential establishment of a Shadow Broadcasting and Communications Authority. The move follows expert recommendations but has been criticized by opposition parties in the Senedd.

Politics ·15 Jul 2026, 23:05 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham's copy‑paste pitch to Wales called error‑filled by WalesOnline

Andy Burnham's copy‑paste pitch to Wales called error‑filled by WalesOnline

WalesOnline added a disclaimer to an Andy Burnham article after finding it mirrored drafts for other regions and contained errors regarding devolved policy.

Politics ·9 Jul 2026, 05:04 ·Clara West 3 min read
It's about time Westminster cracked down on Holyrood

It's about time Westminster cracked down on Holyrood

As constitutional relations hit rock bottom, political leaders and experts debate the future of the UK amid deepening friction between London and Edinburgh.

Politics ·7 Jul 2026, 16:48 ·Clara West 3 min read
Nigel Farage savages Andy Burnham after bombshell plan

Nigel Farage savages Andy Burnham after bombshell plan

Nigel Farage has dismissed Andy Burnham’s plan to shift Whitehall powers to a 'No10 North' hub as a distraction that fails to address national priorities.

Politics ·5 Jul 2026, 09:06 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham plans to run government from new No 10 North base

Andy Burnham plans to run government from new No 10 North base

Prospective Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to establish a 'No 10 North' base in Manchester as part of a programme to decentralise British governance.

Politics ·5 Jul 2026, 05:31 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham plans to open No 10 office in Manchester to devolve power

Andy Burnham plans to open No 10 office in Manchester to devolve power

Andy Burnham is preparing to open a Manchester-based office to serve as an operational centre for his strategy to redistribute power and economic resources.

Politics ·5 Jul 2026, 01:36 ·Clara West 3 min read