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Andy Burnham plots huge tax change - not an income tax hike -- The new PM has made decentralising power and funding away from Westminster a major pillar of his...

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

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OPINION - 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

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UK households told to expect 'hefty bill' in October as Andy Burnham warning issued

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Andy Burnham issued stark warning as China 'spied on him for years'

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Muslim bookshops given visa powers to bring 'skilled' migrants to UK

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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' The government has been urged to act quickly to resolve the State Pension underpayment issue,...

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

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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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Pharmacists warn Labour's meningitis vaccine roll-out 'riddled with problems'

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Burnham must realise we need more than a review on letting killers out early

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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 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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I met Andy Burnham on the day be became PM - this is what he said -- ANALYSIS - MARTYN BROWN: Andy Burnham's arrival was treated with a feline 'pfft' from its most...

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OPINION - Andy Burnham's biggest net zero zealot exposed - not Ed Miliband - Climate change zealot has moved on, but replacement Miatta Fahnbulleh is about to take the...

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

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

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Andy Burnham's pub appearance mistaken for a wake as landlords issue huge warning

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Reform politician's home attacked and 'tagged with abusive graffiti'

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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 -- The new Prime Minister has committed to the policy and this is how much it it is set to be worth.

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Record number of migrants crossed channel 'in one single boat' -- A total of 366 migrants reached Britain's coast yesterday on three boats.

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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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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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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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Major state pension age change worries as Andy Burnham told 'people can't work that old' -- The Work and Pensions Committee has raised serious concerns about the state pension age increase...

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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'

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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 -- The Greens are accused of pursuing 'divisive sectarian politics' in a city which last year saw a...

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Andy Burnham may have more charisma than Starmer – but that won't fix Britain -- OPINION - AMEER KOTECHA: So far there are few signs for optimism.

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We own pubs - Andy Burnham's 20% cut is a start, this is what we want him to change next -- EXCLUSIVE: Emma Harrison said the saving "could be swallowed up by a single call-out for someone...

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This is why Andy Burnham's homeless promise is utterly farcical

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Donald Trump makes huge decision over new import tariff on UK goods

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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

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

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Andy Burnham halts Labour's early prisoner release scheme after national outrage -- Prime Minister buckles to pressure after it emerged killers of PC Andrew Harper could be let out

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Exposed: The secret 'power battle' for Chancellor Andy Burnham wants to keep hushed up -- The new Prime Minister promised a "a stronger, more united Labour Party" after being elected as...

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Humiliating moment heckler targets Nigel Farage seconds before crashing car -- The Reform UK leader was campaigning in Clacton when he was heckled from a passing vehicle.

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ANALYSIS - Kemi Badenoch just crushed Andy Burnham with a brutal onslaught – he's bound to be worried

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'Write a cheque!' Gary Lineker brutally skewered over tax demand by Kemi Badenoch

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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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Andy Burnham's new net zero secretary called for tax to stop people flying

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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 -- Angela Rayner is back in the cabinet but she's still not happy. This could end badly for Andy...

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Nigel Farage launches furious attack on Andy Burnham after over small boat migrants -- The first small boat migrants have crossed the Channel since Andy Burnham entered No 10.

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Andy Burnham should be haunted by one PM's legacy – warning from history can't be repeated -- OPINION - LEO MCKINSTRY: The signs are not looking good.

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NHS is failing to meet crucial legal obligation – it's a disaster for women and girls

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Andy Burnham torn apart by Kemi Badenoch with just three brutal words

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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

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

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Uproar as Wes Streeting refuses to commit to 3% defence spending -- Tories slam new Defence Secretary after Starmer government leaves behind 'gaping £5billion black...

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Reform UK urges Andy Burnham to immediately make big migrant change -- The new prime minister has been told to make a crucial change after taking office

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OPINION - Andy Burnham promised he'd be different – in less than 48 hours we've had two big scandals - Most prime ministers normally get a few months for a honeymoon period, but new occupant of No 10...

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PC Andrew Harper's family fume at killers' early release from prison: 'Deplorable!'

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Andy Burnham's only been PM two days – he's already made me saddest I've been for UK

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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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First small boat migrants arrive in UK since Andy Burnham became Prime Minister

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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 -- New chancellor John Healey needs a massive poop-a-scoop to tidy up the mess left by Rachel Reeves.

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OPINION - Andy Burnham just made a big promise on bus fares - but new train rule would be better - OPINION - LUKE CHILLINGSWORTH: Andy Burnham has cut costs for buses, but he must make sure he...

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Robert Jenrick explodes at Ed Balls after savage GMB hot mic comment -- The Reform UK MP took a brutal swipe at the former Labour politician

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Think Ed Miliband is nuts? Just look at the net zero madwoman who's replaced him

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Martin Lewis' verdict on Andy Burnham's October energy bill change

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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 -- POLL: Should Andy Burnham increase the personal allowance?

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ANALYSIS -- 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

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

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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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'Reckless' Labour slammed over inflation nightmare – 'deeply concerning!' -- Lower rate provides relief to Andy Burnham's new Government, but Tories warn of danger ahead for...

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GB News halted in breaking news alert - and it's 'problematic' for Andy Burnham -- The new Prime Minister plans to make huge changes - but is already being criticised.

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Streeting and Mahmood apologise over prison jokes as PC Harper's killers 'could go free' -- Two of Andy Burnham's Cabinet Ministers have had to issue apologies just a day after nabbing top...

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OPINION - Andy Burnham's trying to fix a car engine with a hammer – it just won't work

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Restricting vital data on foreign criminals IS a cover-up – Andy Burnham needs to act now

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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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Andy Burnham rows back on plans to increase tax-free 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 -- The incoming prime minister has set out his stall early on one key issue for Britain's pensioners.

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Angela Rayner faces demands to hand back £17k payoff after quitting in tax row -- The Labour politician has returned to her old job just 10 months after she received a golden...

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Andy Burnham blasted as last-ditch bid for Parliamentary debate blocked -- Tories accuse new Prime Minister of 'bending over backwards to avoid telling Parliament what his...

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Nigel Farage steps up demands for 'general election now' with new petition

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ANALYSIS - Andy Burnham isn't fooling anyone - the same old clowns are running the country

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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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Andy Burnham's new Cabinet is like rearranging old, knackered deckchairs on the Titanic

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

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

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

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I asked 3 economists what Andy Burnham should do to really improve the cost of living -- EXCLUSIVE: Andy Burnham needs to go futher to ease the cost of living, including action on...

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Nigel Farage warns Andy Burnham is dragging Britain back to the 1970s – 'God help us!' -- Reform UK leader slams new Prime Minister and demands an immediate general election

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OPINION - Andy Burnham's just divided the country with one decision – it's North vs South - The new Prime Minister has appointed a Cabinet of the North

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Martin Lewis issues warning over Andy Burnham's electricity bills VAT cut

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Angela Rayner's return branded a 'slap in the face' to taxpayers

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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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Will Ed Miliband be a good Foreign Secretary?

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Sorry Mr Burnham but here's why you must call an election now to obtain a fresh mandate

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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 -- Andy Burnham has been accused of having a woman problem for this top cabinet picks - but is it fair?

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Labour civil war erupts as Andy Burnham's first big announcement ridiculed by Starmer ally -- Darren Jones has highlighted the first potential blackhole in Andy Burnham's budget.

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Andy Burnham just made a shocking decision - he'll trigger a full-blown Labour revolt -- Andy Burnham's decision to sack Rachel Reeves was the right one, argues Harvey Jones, but the...

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Freeview switch off Lisa Nandy pledges 'support package' as axe considered

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Andy Burnham blasted over 'embarrassing' social media post as users call for a ban

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Andy Burnham's wife needs to channel Michelle Obama - and avoid one thing

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

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Angela Rayner back in Government and Rachel Reeves sacked in Burnham's cabinet reshuffle -- Andy Burnham has entered Downing Street as the nation's new Prime Minister

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Andy Burnham could be forced to set out his policy plans in front of Parliament this week -- Tory peers are plotting to haul one of his ministers in front of the House of Lords.

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Andy Burnham makes bombshell Cabinet appointment hours after becoming PM -- Andy Burnham has unveiled his new cabinet following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation.

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Disaster for Andy Burnham as decision to sack Reeves backfires - markets in freefall

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Beth Rigby brutally tears apart Andy Burnham's 'first promise' as PM - 'not successful'

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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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The 12 cabinet members who just got axed by Andy Burnham - full list

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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 - As chancellor was shown the door by Andy Burnham, Aaron Newbury argues she may have played a...

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Donald Trump's first phone call with Andy Burnham leaked -- Relations between Donald Trump and the new Prime Minister seemingly got off to a bumpy start...

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Our political editor answers YOUR burning questions on Andy Burnham as he becomes PM -- The Daily Express's political editor Martyn Brown has answered readers' questions on the new PM.

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Rachel Reeves's statement in full as she's sacked as Chancellor

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Andy Burnham poised to borrow more and unleash tax raid on high earners

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

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

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The solution to 'broken Britain' is staring Andy Burnham in the face

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

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

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17 cabinet ministers who snubbed Starmer's last speech

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UK personal tax allowance to rise from £12,570 to £18,000 after Andy Burnham hint? -- Incoming Prime Minister faces pressure as support soars for income tax change

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POLL - POLL: Do you think Burnham will be better or worse than Starmer? Vote now - Sir Keir Starmer last year polled as the UK's most unpopular prime minister on record.

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Andy Burnham ridiculed as the 'David Brent of politics' -- Andy Burnham became Prime Minister on Monday, replacing Sir Keir Starmer in Number 10.

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Andy Burnham hints at major change to £12,570 tax-free personal allowance

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Andy Burnham is about to send markets into meltdown - what happens next is terrifying

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Andy Burnham 'taking country back to the 70s' as he plots state takeovers -- The Labour leader has been accused of 'taking the country back to the 1970s with state control'.

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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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Andy Burnham's a nice man – but changing PM isn't a silver bullet

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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 -- OPINION - JAMES WALLACE: The incoming PM has an immediate opportunity to show he means business...

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Nigel Farage: Andy Burnham has no convictions and no mandate – we need an election now -- OPINION - NIGEL FARAGE: Reform UK leader writes for the Express on the day Andy Burnham becomes...

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Andy Burnham's coronation as PM is an insult to every Briton - we deserve so much more -- OPINION - DUNCAN BARKES: The UK's latest Prime Minister arrives in Downing Street largely...

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Nigel Farage issues urgent demand as Andy Burnham strolls into Number 10

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Boris Johnson lets loose on JD Vance's claims on UK immigration - 'just b*****s'

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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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OPINION -- Andy Burnham needs to change 1 car law - thousands will never forgive him if he doesn't

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Andy Burnham should enjoy his honeymoon while he can - voters will soon see through him

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New road safety system abandoned by Labour in latest Keir Starmer decision

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OPINION - Ed Miliband, Angela Rayner and Rachel Reeves - meet Andy Burnham's worst possible Cabinet

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Keir Starmer just delivered a final massive blow as he hands power to Andy Burnham

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Ed Miliband is spitting feathers - now Andy Burnham better watch his back

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Boris Johnson fury over Andy Burnham plot to reverse Brexit - 'it will become unstoppable' -- Andy Burnham was accused of planning to destroy Brexit by bringing back freedom of movement

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Top UK police chiefs order officers to write 500-word essays on 'anti-racism' -- Forces across the country have been telling their officers to take part in sessions about...

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Andy Burnham urged to save our high streets from vape shops and 'dodgy' barbers NOW! -- The new prime minister has been urged to bring pride and decent shops back to high streets

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Andy Burnham's biggest challenge is cutting the benefits bill - does he have the guts?

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OPINION - I tried to save the Tories but now it's time for reality

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Latest Tory defector says only Nigel Farage will deliver revolution Britain needs -- This former Brexit champion and Boris ally says a Reform 'could be a revolutionary government"...

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True scale of Britain's hip operation scandal exposed as agonising wait put lives on hold

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Keir Starmer just left an unexploded bomb under Andy Burnham's desk - it's a big problem

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English football and British politics have this one major problem in common

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Andy Burnham wants to save UK towns' high streets - but his brainwave has 1 huge problem

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The UK town at war over St George's flags - 'it's not wrong to be patriotic!' -- EXCLUSIVE: The removal of flags that were erected 'without permission' has been slammed as a...

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Our town is being ripped apart - so many family homes are now being packed with outsiders -- EXCLUSIVE: Residents say a massive change in housing has rapidly changed their community

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Kemi Badenoch savages 'people pleaser' Andy Burnham - 'all airy-fairy' -- The Conservative leader has slammed Andy Burnham as a 'people pleaser' who can't make 'tough...

7 days ago