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In a speech on Friday, he will begin to set out his vision for government, before becoming prime minister next week.
47 hours ago
‘Bizarre choice’: business and Labour puzzle over Shabana Mahmood as future chancellor ⊖
The home secretary, favourite to take over at No 11, has minimal economic credentials and many MPs would prefer Ed Miliband
Andy Burnham last month promised the UK he would bring “good growth in every…
2 days ago
Keir Starmer makes Sadiq Khan a peer in the House of Lords ⊕
Appointment by the outgoing prime minister potentially opens door for London mayor to join Burnham cabinet
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Sadiq Khan has been handed a peerage by Keir Starmer just da…
How Shabana Mahmood’s ‘post-globalization’ economic views could straddle Labour’s right and left ○
The woman widely tipped to become Andy Burnham's chief finance minister held a hard line on immigration as home secretary, but her economic approach is still a mystery.
UK aid cuts ‘reduce bilateral support to some African countries by 90%’ ⊕
Critics say Foreign Office figures send ‘global message about the role the country wants to play on international stage’
Labour’s foreign aid cuts mean reductions of as much as 90% in the bilateral su…
Labour nationalises British Steel to protect 'vital national capability' but Tories warn against 'blank cheque' for industry ⊕
Labour's renationalisation of British Steel went ahead today as the Tories urged the government not to write a 'blank cheque' for the industry.
Labour accused of 'jerrymandering' local councils as ministers push ahead with plans to slash number of authorities in England to just 173 ⊖
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a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail
Steve Reed, the Local Government Secretary, announced a shake-up that will see 134 councils streamlined into 38 unitary authorities across 14 areas.
Burnham in No 10: The known unknowns ⊖
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a story from Politico EU ✅ › Politico EU
With just one day until Andy Burnham is crowned Labour leader, many are still scratching their heads – what will a Burnham government actually look like? The incoming PM says he is in no rush and wil…
British girl, 15, stranded in Rome for six weeks due to new passport rules ⊖
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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International
The dual national, who missed six weeks of school, is latest of several children affected by recent Home Office policy
A British girl was prevented from returning to her school in the UK for six weeks…
From Cambridge ‘imposter’ to New Labour star: Andy Burnham’s winding path to power ⊕
In the first of a two-part profile, Daniel Boffey traces the incoming PM’s early forays into politics and his rise to prominence – ultimately leading to him leaving London for Manchester
Andy Burnham …