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Andy Burnham's been on more journeys than Phileas Fogg – this one's the road to hell

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SKETCH - Andy Burnham's Odyssey: Ten years in the making and he's still at sea

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Britain must not cave to mob rule – we must crack down on threats and champion debate -- OPINION - DUNCAN BARKES: We shouldn't be at the stage of safe rooms for MPs.

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Andy Burnham is secretly plotting a snap election – Farage and the Tories smell blood -- The new Prime Minister is clearly trying to surprise his rivals by going to the polls sooner...

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OPINION - I visited a UK town being torn apart by outsiders - it's out of control - Express reporter Adam Toms has called on the Government to introduce more rules

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Andy Burnham plots huge tax change - not an income tax hike

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Ed Miliband 'sent secret demand to Andy Burnham after being promised huge job'

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Andy Burnham's big idea looks humiliating - our enemies will be laughing

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Andy Burnham's already proven he's not up to the job

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Andy Burnham warned voters will turn on him if he keeps doing one thing -- Former deputy PM Nick Clegg said some of the electorate could grow tired of Andy Burnham's comments.

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UK households told to expect 'hefty bill' in October as Andy Burnham warning issued -- New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has finished his first week in office and Brits are being urged...

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Andy Burnham issued stark warning as China 'spied on him for years' -- An expert has warned Beijing "knows a lot" about the new PM, saying it is likely Chinese spies...

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ANALYSIS -- Andy Burnham's pub video slammed - 'patronising to Labour voter!'

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Mums who had children 1978-2010 'could claim back £8,377'

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Andy Burnham just slapped state pensioners in the face - he's the new Rachel Reeves

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Pharmacists warn Labour's meningitis vaccine roll-out 'riddled with problems' -- Independent pharmacists say they have not been given the vaccines they need to protect young...

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Burnham must realise we need more than a review on letting killers out early -- OPINION - NICK FERRARI: GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING - What you are about to read will shock you to...

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OPINION - Jacob Rees-Mogg just gave the Tories a huge boost - and it's a major blow for Nigel Farage - Kemi Badenoch has pulled off a significant coup, argues Aaron Newbury.

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I met Andy Burnham on the day be became PM - this is what he said

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OPINION - Andy Burnham's biggest net zero zealot exposed - not Ed Miliband

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Angela Rayner 'earned more then £180k in a year' after resigning

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Andy Burnham's pub appearance mistaken for a wake as landlords issue huge warning -- EXCLUSIVE: The confusion came as the new PM visited an Essex pub to announce cut to business...

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Reform politician's home attacked and 'tagged with abusive graffiti' -- EXCLUSIVE: Sources have said that they have had their front door tagged with graffiti and...

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Panic as prisons 'will be full by November' under Andy Burnham plan -- Andy Burnham halted the early release scheme after national outrage.

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Andy Burnham will hand younger state pensioners £313 extra cash

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Record number of migrants crossed channel 'in one single boat'

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'Southport killer's treatment shows the system doesn't care about justice - sickening' The fact that Rudakubana's mental wellbeing is being prioritised over grieving parents makes...

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Angela Rayner leaves furious BBC viewers switching off in 'car crash interview'

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Andy Burnham's populist policy bonanza is ignoring huge problems Labour can't solve

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Angela Rayner just made a decision that's barely believable - Burnham should be furious

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Andy Burnham just punched himself in the face again - he'll be raging at Rachel Reeves -- If Andy Burnham thought being PM was going to be easy, he's had a rude awakening.

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Huge blow for Farage as top Brexiteer says he is not joining Reform -- Nigel Farage and Reform UK have suffered a huge blow after a top Brexiteer who was rumoured to...

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Andy Burnham faces first international test as Iran threatens to bomb RAF base -- Andy Burnham faces his first international test after Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatened to...

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Andy Burnham's own gimmick could hamper PM – early election on the cards

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Andy Burnham claimed he'll be different - then instantly proved he isn't

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Andy Burnham defends 'gimmicky' No 10 of the North as new PM hails 'best day of his life' -- This is a live blog, follow for updates.

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Andy Burnham may have more charisma than Starmer – but that won't fix Britain

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This is why Andy Burnham's homeless promise is utterly farcical -- OPINION - LEO MCKINSTRY: And his record suggests he won't succeed in one key pledge.

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Donald Trump makes huge decision over new import tariff on UK goods -- Donald Trump and new Prime Minister Andy Burnham spoke on the phone for the first time this week.

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Ed Miliband's first week as Foreign Secretary hit by civil servant strikes -- Ed Miliband's first week as Foreign Secretary has been mired in trouble as thousands of civil...

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Andy Burnham accused of only partially reversing dangerous early release scheme

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I'm an Argentine Falklands soldier - Brits can't be angry about World Cup banner

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Farage demands 'Nightingale' jails and deportation of foreign lags to ease prison crisis - Reform UK leader vows to scrap Labour's controversial early release scheme

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OPINION - Nigel Farage: Early prisoner release scheme is a 'national disgrace'

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ANALYSIS - Kemi Badenoch just crushed Andy Burnham with a brutal onslaught – he's bound to be worried - Tory leader launches a thunderbolt of an attack on the new Prime Minister with an audacious...

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'Write a cheque!' Gary Lineker brutally skewered over tax demand by Kemi Badenoch -- Tory leader rips into football pundit's call for more taxes on wealth

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Andy Burnham's sugar-coated handouts won't fix the cost-of-living crisis -- OPINION: New Prime Minister's snazzy announcements don't provide a long-term solution for...

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Andy Burnham hands UK pubs £1,100 each

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Manchester's homeless slam Andy Burnham: 'Open your eyes!'

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Nigel Farage launches furious attack on Andy Burnham after over small boat migrants

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NHS is failing to meet crucial legal obligation – it's a disaster for women and girls -- OPINION - HEATHER BINNING: We cannot carry on putting up with this.

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Andy Burnham torn apart by Kemi Badenoch with just three brutal words -- The Tory leader hit out at the new Prime Minister in a major speech

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UK heatwave cost exposed as millions of working hours lost – 'can't ignore this' -- Searing heat causes huge economic impact as Britain struggles to cope with warm weather

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Gary Lineker urges Andy Burnham to hike taxes on fellow millionaires

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New education chief called spelling tests 'draconian', newly resurfaced comments reveal

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Al Carns refuses Burnham Government job over defence spending row - Al Carns has refused a post in Andy Burnham's Government saying the defence funding argument he...

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Row erupts after Lib Dems block rape gang inquiry call saying term is 'politically loaded'

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PC Andrew Harper's family fume at killers' early release from prison: 'Deplorable!' -- Police officer's widow Lissie blasts Labour's prison overcrowding scheme after it emerged her...

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Andy Burnham's only been PM two days – he's already made me saddest I've been for UK -- OPINION - ESTHER KRAKUE: I suppose it's an achievement of some sort.

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Civil service staff set to be sanctioned if they misgender trans colleagues -- Civil Service staff could face disciplinary action for misgendering work colleagues, a leaked...

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Lucy Powell brutally mocked by Tories for poor grammar in tweet - 'see me after class!'

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ANALYSIS - Andy Burnham is on a mission to make you forget the last two years

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OPINION - Andy Burnham just made a big promise on bus fares - but new train rule would be better

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Think Ed Miliband is nuts? Just look at the net zero madwoman who's replaced him -- Looks like we celebrated Ed Miliband's removal as energy secretary too soon. His replacement may...

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Martin Lewis' verdict on Andy Burnham's October energy bill change -- The MoneySavingExpert founder has weighed in on whether people will really be any better off...

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Andy Burnham's business secretary can't name anyone in cabinet with business experience -- In response, the Shadow Business Secretary claimed: 'Labour prefer career politicians, trade...

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POLL: Should Andy Burnham increase the personal allowance?

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While victims suffer from Labour's policies - Streeting and Mahmood are cracking jokes

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Rachel Reeves just got the news she's desperate for - 48 hours too late to save her skin -- There's no question about it, Rachel Reeves will be hurting this morning.

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OPINION -- Leftie Press and Establishment wants to write Nigel Farage off – don't be fooled

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Outrage as Andy Burnham puts convicted fraudster Louise Haigh 'in charge' of No 10

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OPINION - Andy Burnham's trying to fix a car engine with a hammer – it just won't work - Express reporter Adam Toms thinks plans in the works go against a key pledge made by the new...

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Restricting vital data on foreign criminals IS a cover-up – Andy Burnham needs to act now -- OPINION - TIM NEWARK: Figures released so far are a wake-up call... but we need the entire...

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Reckless Andy Burnham risks US relationship with Ed Miliband appointment -- Ed Miliband once called Donald Trump all sorts of names, and Andy Burnham has just made him...

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Inside Sir Keir's boozy send-off complete with karaoke, Starmer T-shirts and crying aides

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Fury as Shabana Mahmood and Wes Streeting joke about letting prisoners out early

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Angela Rayner faces demands to hand back £17k payoff after quitting in tax row

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Nigel Farage steps up demands for 'general election now' with new petition -- Reform UK is piling pressure on Andy Burnham to call a snap general election

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ANALYSIS - Andy Burnham isn't fooling anyone - the same old clowns are running the country - Reform Treasury Spokesman Robert Jenrick writes for the Express on Andy Burnham's new top team.

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Defence Secretary issues urgent statement after Russian warship opens fire off UK coast -- The new Defence Secretary responds after Russian warship opens fire

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Rachel Reeves left economy in 'dire straits' with unemployment stubbornly high

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Fury as Burnham hands farming brief to MP who backed farm tax 5 times

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OPINION -- 'Family farm tax was Starmer's biggest mistake - Burnham must not repeat it'

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John Healey 'won't be a check' on Andy Burnham's 'dangerous' appetite for spending

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Martin Lewis issues warning over Andy Burnham's electricity bills VAT cut -- The Prime Minister announced that he will cut VAT on electricity bills to help households amid...

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Angela Rayner's return branded a 'slap in the face' to taxpayers -- Angela Rayner has been handed back her old housing job just months after being ousted in a stamp...

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Reform claim Andy Burnham's big VAT cut only worth 82p – 'same as celery from Sainsbury's' -- Darren Jones, sacked as chief secretary to the Treasury, highlighted that the scrapped digital...

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Trump's White House erupts over 'deeply concerning' Andy Burnham Cabinet pick

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POLL - Will Ed Miliband be a good Foreign Secretary?

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OPINION - Sorry Mr Burnham but here's why you must call an election now to obtain a fresh mandate - OPINION - JONATHAN SAXTY: In a Parliamentary democracy like ours we vote for the party, not the...

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Labour civil war erupts as Andy Burnham's first big announcement ridiculed by Starmer ally

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Freeview switch off Lisa Nandy pledges 'support package' as axe considered -- MPs have raised concerns over proposed plans to switch off Freeview's terrestrial TV signal,...

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Andy Burnham blasted over 'embarrassing' social media post as users call for a ban -- Brits are mocking a TikTok clip of Andy Burnham entering No.10

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Andy Burnham hits back at sacked minister in subtle jibe during Cabinet meeting -- Andy Burnham address concerns his VAT cut on electricity bills is unfunded while meeting with...

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Andy Burnham announces huge new VAT change from October 1

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Andy Burnham just carried out a brutal Cabinet clearout - this is why we should be worried

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Andy Burnham's wife needs to channel Michelle Obama - and avoid one thing - OPINION - VANESSA FELTZ: Marie-France van Heel may not want the job of PM's consort... but it...

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Nigel Farage has broken this cardinal rule of politics – gambling with his privilege

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Disaster for Andy Burnham as decision to sack Reeves backfires - markets in freefall -- Financial markets took a downturn after Andy Burnham sacked Rachel Reeves as chancellor in a...

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Beth Rigby brutally tears apart Andy Burnham's 'first promise' as PM - 'not successful' -- Andy Burnham officially became the Prime Minister on Monday, with his first pledge already...

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Piers Morgan blasts Starmer's 'victorious' last moments as PM - 'he was forced out!' -- The pundit took to X to share his thoughts now that Andy Burnham has taken over as Prime Minister.

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Police issue major update on Ann Widdecombe murder probe

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Macron's plot to tempt Burnham into Brexit betrayal in last message to Starmer

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Donald Trump's first phone call with Andy Burnham leaked

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Rachel Reeves's statement in full as she's sacked as Chancellor -- Rachel Reeves is among the first high profile Cabinet ministers to be shown the door by new...

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Andy Burnham poised to borrow more and unleash tax raid on high earners -- New Prime Minister suggests he will be 'flexible' with the fiscal rules to help pay for raising...

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Labour slammed over migrant criminals 'cover-up' -- Critics have accused the Government of 'covering up the truth about foreign national offenders'...

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Andy Burnham says he'll finally tell us his plans 'later this year' – why not now?

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Seven key promises Andy Burnham's just made now he's Prime Minister

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OPINION - The solution to 'broken Britain' is staring Andy Burnham in the face - New Prime Minister faces a large in-tray of problems, but he must not forget the natural...

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17 cabinet ministers who snubbed Starmer's last speech

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POLL - POLL: Do you think Burnham will be better or worse than Starmer? Vote now

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Andy Burnham ridiculed as the 'David Brent of politics'

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Andy Burnham says he wants to cut the cost of living - instead he'll do untold damage

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OPINION - Andy Burnham can't be a people pleaser and Prime Minister – something's got to give

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Nigel Farage: Andy Burnham has no convictions and no mandate – we need an election now

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Nigel Farage issues urgent demand as Andy Burnham strolls into Number 10 -- EXCLUSIVE: The Reform UK leader warned Andy Burnham has no mandate to lead the country

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Boris Johnson lets loose on JD Vance's claims on UK immigration - 'just b*****s' -- The former prime minister has hit back at the US vice president's claims that a lack of...

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Who is Andy Burnham's wife Marie-France van Heel -- While Marie-France van Heel tends to stay out of the spotlight, she did feature in a hit ITV...

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Dame Joanna Lumley slams animal tragedy abroad as 'scandal' -- Ab Fab actress Dame Joanna Lumley has joined a cast of other celebrities in demanding the...

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Green party councillor slammed for 'taxpayer-funded heroin van'

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Andy Burnham £12,570 tax threshold update as told 'pensioner only' higher rate possible

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Rachel Reeves' explosive call with Burnham that sealed her fate – 'I don't believe you!'

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Burnham vows to disagree with Trump if he has to - 'You have to defend yourself'

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Andy Burnham rules out early election, claiming 'I don't think people want it'

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Three reasons the next 12 months are crucial for Kemi Badenoch's future

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Andy Burnham issued warning over bombshell 'death tax'

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'Our benefits bill will bankrupt Britain' - Robert Jenrick issues warning to Burnham

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Damning verdict for 'Messiah' Burnham as only quarter of Brits think things will improve - The depth of anxiety about rising prices is laid bare - and voters do not see Andy Burnham as...

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Farmers 'don't have hope' Andy Burnham will be any different

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Church accused of profound failure over £100m slavery reparations

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Government update to calls to provide free healthcare products for women

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Liam Halligan: How Burnham is in danger of tipping Britain off cliff-edge into catastrophe -- Liam Halligan warns against rejoining the EU as he takes the reins of Margaret Thatcher's policy...

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Muslim bookshops given visa powers to bring 'skilled' migrants to UK -- Books on sale include those by Muslim Brotherhood founder Hasan al-Banna.

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Fury as Labour tries to block report revealing migrant crimes by nationality

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Labour putting lives in danger over 'catastrophic' failure to deport migrants

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I met Yvette Cooper when I was drunk – there's one chat I hope I never have with her -- OPINION - ROBERT FISK: This must be avoided at all costs.

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Andy Burnham says he 'might be in trouble' after risky comment in No. 10 North

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Burnham should focus on keeping filthy paedophiles in prison - and drop silly ideas

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Sadiq Khan accused of sectarian politics over Netanyahu arrest call - 'profoundly wrong'

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Major state pension age change worries as Andy Burnham told 'people can't work that old'

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Burnham just exposed how he is much worse than Rachel Reeves and Keir Starmer

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Outrage as Greens plan to twin Greater Manchester with Ramallah

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We own pubs - Andy Burnham's 20% cut is a start, this is what we want him to change next

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Outrageous moment Afghan man casually vapes while steering packed migrant boat in Channel

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Angela Rayner refuses to hand back £17k payout after walking back into old job

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Andy Burnham halts Labour's early prisoner release scheme after national outrage

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Exposed: The secret 'power battle' for Chancellor Andy Burnham wants to keep hushed up

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Humiliating moment heckler targets Nigel Farage seconds before crashing car

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Andy Burnham's new net zero secretary called for tax to stop people flying -- The new Energy Secretary backed a levy for frequent flyers when she was the head of a think tank

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OPINION - Andy Burnham's about to ignore one huge policy disaster facing UK

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Angela Rayner is spitting feathers - she'll sink Andy Burnham just like she sank Starmer

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Andy Burnham should be haunted by one PM's legacy – warning from history can't be repeated

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PC Harper's police chief urges Burnham to stop killers' early release

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Andy Burnham warning as UK households warned of 'new £10bn tax'

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Uproar as Wes Streeting refuses to commit to 3% defence spending

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Reform UK urges Andy Burnham to immediately make big migrant change

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OPINION - Andy Burnham promised he'd be different – in less than 48 hours we've had two big scandals

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First small boat migrants arrive in UK since Andy Burnham became Prime Minister -- Reform UK has warned more could follow in the coming days

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Is Andy Burnham gearing up for a general election or are his promises just Fools Gold?

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Rachel Reeves just left a steaming mess - John Healey needs to clean this up fast

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Robert Jenrick explodes at Ed Balls after savage GMB hot mic comment

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New poll reveals exactly how many Spaniards want UK back in the EU

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'Reckless' Labour slammed over inflation nightmare – 'deeply concerning!'

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GB News halted in breaking news alert - and it's 'problematic' for Andy Burnham

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Streeting and Mahmood apologise over prison jokes as PC Harper's killers 'could go free'

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Andy Burnham rows back on plans to increase tax-free personal allowance -- The new PM has U-turned after hinting that he would unfreeze the personal allowance

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Anas Sarwar to quit as Scottish Labour leader to become minister in Burnham's government

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Andy Burnham's 2029 promise to all UK state pensioners

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Andy Burnham blasted as last-ditch bid for Parliamentary debate blocked

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Andy Burnham's new Cabinet is like rearranging old, knackered deckchairs on the Titanic -- OPINION - CAROLE MALONE: One inspired appointment aside, and welcome news that Shabana Mahmood...

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Andy Burnham warned 'don't fiddle the figures' as Labour sends UK debt soaring

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I asked 3 economists what Andy Burnham should do to really improve the cost of living

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Nigel Farage warns Andy Burnham is dragging Britain back to the 1970s – 'God help us!'

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OPINION - Andy Burnham's just divided the country with one decision – it's North vs South

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OPINION - Putin just sent Burnham a terrifying warning - it's time to stop the dad dancing

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Andy Burnham accused of 'woman problem' after giving all the top cabinet jobs to men

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Andy Burnham just made a shocking decision - he'll trigger a full-blown Labour revolt

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Labour's latest plan is sinister and misguided - we must reject Orwellian double-speak

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Minister given expensive £500k lesson - and it shows Labour just hates you having freedom

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Angela Rayner back in Government and Rachel Reeves sacked in Burnham's cabinet reshuffle

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Andy Burnham could be forced to set out his policy plans in front of Parliament this week

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Andy Burnham makes bombshell Cabinet appointment hours after becoming PM

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The 12 cabinet members who just got axed by Andy Burnham - full list -- Andy Burnham has ousted key figures from the Labour Government after pledging to deliver the...

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Andy Burnham's Cabinet: Who's in and who's out?

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OPINION - Rachel Reeves just humiliated Andy Burnham – Keir Starmer will be laughing

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Our political editor answers YOUR burning questions on Andy Burnham as he becomes PM

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Andy Burnham vows to end rough sleeping – but it nearly doubled on his watch in Manchester

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OPINION - Rachel Reeves just showed her true colours on Starmer's last day – she's shameless

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UK personal tax allowance to rise from £12,570 to £18,000 after Andy Burnham hint?

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Andy Burnham's a nice man – but changing PM isn't a silver bullet -- OPINION - KEMI BADENOCH: I wish the new PM every success but he has not set out a plan or faced...

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Andy Burnham ripped apart on Labour's 'coronation day' over 'tax rises'

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Andy Burnham's talked about taking back control of failing utilities – now's his chance

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Andy Burnham's coronation as PM is an insult to every Briton - we deserve so much more

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