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Cheap 'invisible number plates that fool speed cameras' update in DfT 'seizure' plan -- The government is set to dish out penalty points and seize cars for drivers caught using illegal...

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Bridget Phillipson to ban trans women from female toilets as single-sex guidance published

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Burnham's slightly more charismatic than a plank of wood – it doesn't mean he's the answer - OPINION - ESTHER KRAKUE: If the question is 'who should be our next Prime Minister?' then Andy...

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Keir Starmer, Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham are engineering their own downfall

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OPINION - Labour's energy policy has left us dependent on enemies - Rather than relying on imports from countries that wish us harm, we should get Britain drilling...

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Starmer's been shown the red card – even his beloved Arsenal can't save him now

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Rachel Reeves slapped down by M&S boss over 'preposterous' supermarket price cap plans -- 'Idiotic' proposal blasted as Labour urged to cut tax and regulatory burden instead

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Andy Burnham is doomed - his sworn enemy is just waiting to sweep him away - Andy Burnham is up against bigger forces than he realises in his quest to become PM.

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BBC star takes back Andy Burnham support in brutal statement: 'He's a cretin'

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Andrew Neil brutally slaps down Andy Burnham for blaming UK's problems on Thatcher -- Makerfield, in the Wigan borough of Greater Manchester, remains a traditional Labour stronghold...

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Rachel Reeves, hope is not a viable strategy – and neither is a betrayal of Brexit -- If I wanted to do great harm to the British economy, I'd pursue exactly the kind of 'strategy'...

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Fury as Rachel Reeves to impose £2,500 extra council tax on thousands of homes

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POLL - Should the UK reverse Brexit and rejoin the EU? There is growing talk about rejoining the bloc, but is this what the UK should do?

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Sadiq Khan's decade of failure laid bare in damning report

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Fury as Rachel Reeves plots 'cruel' new 'pay as you die' tax - Sir James Cleverly, the shadow housing secretary, said many pensioners would feel pressured to...

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'Insane!' Fury explodes at Keir Starmer as UK now about to 'import Russian oil'

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Keir Starmer blasted within minutes of PMQs starting as Kemi Badenoch mocks U-turn -- The embattled Prime Minister took part in the weekly Commons session.

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Most Britons back ban on political donations, poll by Labour donor shows

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How your MP voted on Tory bid to issue new oil and gas licences -- Readers can check how their MP voted on the Conservative push for new oil and gas exploration

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Keir Starmer torn to shreds by Kemi Badenoch over energy bills – 'another broken promise!'

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John Redwood and Iain Duncan Smith launch crusade to protect Brexit from remainer Starmer -- Leading Brexiteers have erupted at a conference warning the Government not to unpick Brexit as...

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Burnham ruthlessly mocked by own party as Cabinet minister savages by-election

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Not even an MP yet and Andy Burnham's performed two screeching U-turns in 24 hours - OPINION - CAROLE MALONE: Burnham's quickly realising its a lot harder to be PM than Mayor of...

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Rachel Reeves branded 'utter failure' as economy hits record low - 'worst for 5 years'

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OPINION - No matter which way Andy Burnham tacks, Makerfield will be the Brexit by-election

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POLL - Do you trust Andy Burnham on Brexit? Andy Burnham U-turned on his proposal to rejoin the EU - but do you trust him? Vote in our poll...

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Andy Burnham confirmed as Labour's by-election candidate in blow to Keir Starmer

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Andy Burnham ridiculed as 'king of U-turns' as he furiously backpedals over Brexit -- Greater Manchester Mayor reverses rejoin EU position after huge backlash

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Burnham will have us cravenly crawling back to an EU which loathes us

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Labour under pressure over key measure as bombshell survey shows huge support -- Two-thirds of people want to keep the triple lock on state pensions.

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Keir Starmer issues defiant six-word statement over demands to quit

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HMRC confirms £1 'cliff edge' that could see pensioners lose entire tax exemption - HMRC has confirmed a £1 "cliff edge" that could see pensioners lose their entire tax exemption...

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Reeves reacts after IMF revises UK growth over Iran war

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Pensions Triple Lock bombshell reveals how much UK could save by scrapping it -- A think tank has shared just how much money the UK could save in scrapping the triple lock...

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Reform cannot lose the Manchester showdown with Andy Burnham – here's why

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This is why the Falkland Islands will always be British – bullying Argentina is no match -- OPINION - ROBERT TAYLOR: If more Argentinians visited this islands as I have they would realise...

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7 big changes to bike, motorcycle, e-bike, scooters laws planned after May deadline

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Useless Rachel Reeves is crucifying ANOTHER British sector - and this one hurts us all -- OPINION - MIEKA SMILES: Express columnist and Conservative councillor Mieka Smiles hears...

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UK parents to face prison time if they don't stop their kids committing crime

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Burnham U-turns on Brexit as Reform UK turns Makerfield into an EU referendum - Andy Burnham has quietly dropped his EU rejoin position for Makerfield - a seat that voted...

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Nigel Farage writes for Express: Open borders Burnham wants to drag you closer to the EU

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POLL - Should Gary Neville replace Andy Burnham as Manchester Mayor? Labour insiders have reportedly discussed the former footballer entering politics

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Kemi Badenoch issues dire Andy Burnham warning – 'going to be unpopular!'

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Lisa Nandy questioned as she gives key update on Keir Starmer future -- Culture Secretary concedes PM will make 'own decision' about whether to fight bruising...

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RAF's new 'kill system' to blast drones out of sky deployed

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How convenient for our Ange that HMRC should clear her just in time for leadership battle -- OPINION - CAROLE MALONE: Plenty of questions still remain - let's hope Ms Rayner now shows us...

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Urgent warning to parents to stop 'colluding' in crisis of children bunking off school -- Leading education expert Lord Sewell has a tough messages for parents who play video games with...

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OPINION - Gary Neville to replace Andy Burnham - the idea so crazy it will finish Labour for good - The Lefty ex-footballer is under serious consideration to replace Andy Burnham

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OPINION - Labour's leadership farce treats us like fools

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Reform faces fresh racism claims – here's the 1 thing Farage must do and fast - OPINION - JJ ANISIOBI: Yes, as a party they growing fast but that's no excuse for these...

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Make this simple move to save more high streets from crime gangs, Labour told

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Brexit betrayal warning as Labour Rejoiners on verge of ousting Starmer -- Leading Brexiteers from across the party divide will gather in London on Tuesday as Labour big...

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Wes Streeting in bombshell announcement as he calls for Britain to rejoin the EU

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POLL: Should foreign flags be banned from flying over public buildings? -- Reform has already introduced flag restrictions in councils it controls, limiting displays to...

4 days ago

Nigel Farage sparks new foreign flag row with key vow if Reform UK is elected

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POLL - Would Labour win the next general election with Andy Burnham as PM? If elected, Mr Burnham is widely expected to launch a leadership challenge as pressure continues...

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BBC Countryfile's Adam Henson has one problem with Starmer's Labour government

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We need a new PM now – I know what it's like battling to survive while MPs squabble - OPINION - ROBERT FISK: The Westminster Bubble is very real and it needs to burst for the good of...

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'Well, that's that then. He's done for' - the inside story behind Starmer's demise

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Labour faces fury over claim '£10.2bn in benefits handed to foreign nationals' -- The figure deployed to Labour ministers has been disputed and called a 'significant overestimation'.

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Farage issues blunt warning - as even Labour MPs admit Burnham could lose by-election

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The 5 big beasts Reform could unleash to obliterate Andy Burnham's hopes of becoming PM -- Reform supporters will flood Makerfield in the hope of stopping Andy Burnham winning the seat...

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Reform issue blunt warning over Labour's 'red herring' new migrant deal with Europe

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Angela Rayner just set out her plan for power - all 3 ideas would leave us totally screwed -- Angela Rayner is now favourite to be our next PM. How terrified should we be?

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Labour MP issues Andy Burnham grim Reform warning

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OPINION - If Andy Burnham makes it into No10 his supporters will rapidly ditch another PM - If the Mayor of Manchester doesn't fail in a crunch by-election, he'll certainly fail at the top...

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Angela Rayner 'should not have been cleared' - tax expert rages at HMRC

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OPINION - Labour has hit the self-destruct button – it might never win power again

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Live-event - Donald Trump says PM is in 'a lot of trouble' and offers advice - The US President said it was 'tough' but offered advice on how Keir Starmer could survive after...

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OPINION - I met the Labour MP who'd be a better PM than Rayner or Miliband - but he's too likeable

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Wes Streeting 'royally f***ed' his bid to oust Keir Starmer as Burnham strikes -- Reflecting on Streeting's leadership hopes, Lewis Goodall described how it was thought the...

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Reform UK demands general election NOW as Wes Streeting quits and Andy Burnham eyes return

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Starmer, Streeting, Burnham and the bacon eater– the runners and riders to be our next PM -- The Daily Express looks at who could be the next PM if Starmer is challenged for leader.

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Richard Tice in furious Peston clash with Jess Phillips over Nigel Farage

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Live-event - Rachel Reeves to make major Commons announcement after Labour U-turn

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Wes Streeting issues blistering new wealth tax threat – 'people are angry'

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Britain's taps could run dry as population growth fuels drought danger

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Rachel Reeves slammed as petition to end motorists' misery hits huge milestone

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We confronted Andy Burnham about his Brexit U-turn – his tetchy reaction says it all

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Nigel Farage mocks Rachel Reeves with savage swipe after Chancellor heckled

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Andy Burnham's leadership plot dealt massive blow with 'absolutely bonkers' statement

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Keir Starmer accused of 'idiotic betrayal' on Russian oil – 'Moscow is laughing at us'

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Moment Rachel Reeves is heckled at petrol station - 'you're ruining the country!' -- The Chancellor was shouted at by a man while she was being interviewed at a petrol station...

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Keir Starmer urged to 'come clean' over his knowledge of spying on journalists -- Prime Minister's team was updated on think tank Labour Together's investigation, it has emerged.

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Wes Streeting resignation speech snubbed by MPs – 'he revels in ignorance' -- Former health secretary blasted by critics as he delivers statement to half-empty Commons Chamber

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Andy Burnham has 'serious questions to answer' as trans row erupts

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ANALYSIS - Keir Starmer just gave UK drivers a huge boost - by utterly humiliating Rachel Reeves

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UK stuck with 'outdated' computer systems – 'holding Britain back'

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OPINION - I'm a headteacher – this is why we desperately need an under-16 social media ban - OPINION - DAMIAN MCBEATH: The government's decision to support smartphone-free schools is long...

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Assisted dying bill could make roaring return as MPs enter ballot to bring it back -- EXCLUSIVE: Kim Leadbeater urged successful MPs to meet with those who are campaigning for...

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UK issues blistering six-word warning to Putin after deadly Russian bombing

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Andy Burnham will be exposed by this one question when he is confronted by voters

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Keir Starmer accused of funding killing of Ukrainian troops in PMQs clash

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POLL - POLL: Should supermarkets be forced to limit price of eggs, milk and bread? Vote now

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Keir Starmer confirms huge new change for UK petrol and diesel drivers -- Rates were previously planned to increase from September.

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Labour members give verdict on tough migration crackdown – their views might surprise you -- Just one in four want Andy Burnham or Wes Streeting to introduce more 'liberal' immigration policies

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Trump branded 'pathetic' for handshake with Chinese President as Putin arrives in Beijing

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Andy Burnham cancels DJ plans ahead of by-election battle in Leeds

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Smooth-talking Sadiq Khan says London has flourished – I can prove he's failed

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Rachel Reeves accused of plotting to hit pensioners with conservatories with more tax -- Rachel Reeves has been accused of plotting to hit pensioners with a further tax should their...

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Andy Burnham is quietly building his team for No 10 – here are the names -- ANALYSIS: Greater Manchester Mayor insists he is focused on winning the Makerfield by-election,...

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OPINION - Reform UK have played an absolute blinder – Andy Burnham should be worried

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Andy Burnham under pressure to confirm stance on self ID after leaked video

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Keir Starmer warned of 'death wish' if Freeview services are cancelled with decision due

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Labour's civil war means they care more about the top job than workers' losing theirs

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POLL - POLL: Who do you want to be the next Labour leader?

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Martin Lewis slams Keir Starmer's 'lack of action' against online fraud hurting 'millions'

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Is this the sneaky way Keir Starmer is trying to sabotage Andy Burnham? -- The Prime Minister has raised the one thing the Greater Manchester Mayor doesn't want to talk...

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British way of life at risk because of climate change, government advisers warn -- The Government has been urged to act on advice to protect UK from heat, drought and floods.

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Every one of the leadership hopefuls is sucking up lefties but Labour is finished!

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Keir Starmer doomed as new poll just gave Burnham his biggest boost yet

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Taxpayers 'swindled' as HS2 'white elephant' costs spiral past £100billion

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Emily Thornberry erupts in new Commons row over Mandelson files

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'Stop Brexit Steve' issues 5-word EU warning as Remainers celebrate -- Arch-remainer Stop Brexit Steve has warned Brexiteers that the UK is already on its way back...

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Nigel Farage unveils candidate to take on Andy Burnham in huge by-election announcement -- Nigel Farage's party has revealed its candidate for the upcoming by-election.

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Inside the glamorous life of Donald Trump's 'most beautiful' special assistant

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State pension warning as Brits missing out on £3,237 urged to do one thing

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Brexit betrayal fears surge as Starmer's EU youth scheme risks 'widespread unrest'

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GB News halted for bombshell announcement - and it's bad news for Keir Starmer

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Andy Burnham fury as Keir Starmer accused of sabotaging Makerfield by-election

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Reform councillor plans to turn small market town into 'UK's Dubai' -- Labour councillors hit back at their newly-elected colleague, suggesting his plans do not...

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Rachel Reeves sets brutal state pension tax trap - you'll regret saving a single penny -- Chancellor Rachel Reeves promised state pensioners a tax break. Instead, she'll push them over a...

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Ed Miliband to face Commons showdown after 'killing oil and gas for no good reason'

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Labour urged to 'stop sitting on their hands' after Halifax high street bombshell

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Bombshell new Labour poll released - and it's bad news for Starmer and Streeting

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King Charles braces for new royal tour after 'graciously accepting' invite

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Vape shops, barbers and candy shops linked to UK crime wave – 'dirty money' -- Home Office launches crackdown on organised crime gangs taking over the high street

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Lee Anderson issues Labour blistering warning after big promotion: 'Smash to smithereens!' -- No-nonsense MP sends blunt threat as he is given key new role by Reform UK

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Pensioners could be further protected with Bank of England announcing fresh clampdown

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Angela Rayner snubs major offer from Keir Starmer in latest blow to PM

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Santander and Natwest react after Reeves' major new Barclays, HSBC and Lloyds rule change

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Should parents be jailed for crimes their kids commit?

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Motorists 'to be hit by' new MOT penalties as key government plan deadline passes

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Tories urged to deal with Reform in Makerfield by-election: 'Stand aside!'

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Labour's latest stitch-up is entitled cronyism at its worst – I hope voters see through it -- OPINION - ESTHER MCVEY: This is about as self-serving as it gets. I only hope electors don't...

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Labour never accepted Brexit – now they see their chance to reverse it -- The political establishment always opposed leaving the EU - new leadership contest gives them a...

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Kemi Badenoch must make one huge sacrifice – and it will totally finish Burnham and Labour

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Rachel Reeves just punched older state pensioners in the face - her promises are worthless

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Keir Starmer just FINALLY stood up to Rachel Reeves and the Left – but too little too late

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POLL: Should the Tories stand aside for Reform in Makerfield by-election?

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Andy Burnham furiously backpedals after 'divisive' Brexit backlash leaves him red-faced -- Andy Burnham has said he will not try to return the UK to the EU - follow live.

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Rachel Reeves forced into yet another U-turn – good news for UK drivers -- The Chancellor is expected to shelve plans she announced in her last Budget amid concerns about...

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Burnham allies savage Streeting as Labour leadership descends into Brexit civil war

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The 'dirty' and tragic story behind Ed Miliband's electric vehicle crusade

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Angela Rayner 'should have been fined by HMRC', whistleblower says

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Andy Burnham slammed by whistleblower for 'turning away' from grooming gang victims

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Rachel Reeves 'rakes in nearly £500m' as UK drivers demand key change

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Nigel Farage warns of two-faced Andy Burnham as he predicts Brexit battle 'flashpoint'

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Kemi Badenoch's two-verdict verdict on rapper Nicki Minaj's surprise support -- Stars shared Tory leader's feisty response to King's Speech in Commons debate

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Keir Starmer issued grim leadership warning by Labour MPs – writing's on the wall -- Former minister Jess Phillips says Prime Minister should not try to cling on in Downing Street

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Wes Streeting gets bad news he was dreading – 'tarnishing his brand'

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Labour's 'Northern Olympics' plan blasted as 'cynical' for two big reasons

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OPINION - Deluded Ed Miliband will destroy our North Sea industry - reliant on foreign regimes

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Labour set for 'Benefits Street bailout' instead of drilling North Sea - 'unforgivable'

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Rachel Reeves is junking UK and Zack Polanski has no grasp on economics

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Keir Starmer 'telling friends he intends to stand down' as Labour rivals circle

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Wes Streeting says leave campaign 'deluded' as PM hopeful rails against Brexit

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Britain must be ready to lead NATO without US in nuclear crisis

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Lee Anderson slams 'smug' Andy Burnham as Reform flexes its muscles in Makerfield

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Andy Burnham sent grim Reform warning - 'he'll lose for one personal reason'

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The Leftie eco-warrior who thinks Starmer should stay – 'things aren't that bad!' -- One of Labour's biggest donors is sticking with Sir Keir Starmer.

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Andy Burnham breaks silence on Labour leadership with very Left-wing new policy -- Greater Manchester Mayor calls for 'more things under greater public control' in radical new...

4 days ago

John Curtice gives his verdict on the Makerfield by-election - 'I've crunched the numbers'

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Ed Miliband returns to his backstabbing ways – now he'll stick the knife into all of us

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Donald Trump blamed for Keir Starmer's catastrophic meltdown – 'he's responsible!'

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King Charles succeeds where Keir Starmer fails as he rescues US special relationship

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Keir Starmer could stand aside for Andy Burnham as he considers 'all options' -- Sir Keir has publicly warned against the "chaos" of an open leadership race - but is understood...

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Millions face two-year wait if born between 2 years due to pension rule change -- Millions of pension savers born born before 1973 could face a delay accessing their retirement...

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Labour can't end the chaos it promised to axe – is UK now ungovernable?

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Most hostile state attacking UK with spy plots revealed - and it's not Russia

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State pension triple lock nightmare as elderly forced to take out large loans

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Andy Burnham looks increasingly desperate – his admirers must have short memories

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TalkTV names Andy Burnham's most formidable contender who has 'real integrity'

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Trump warns Starmer must sort 2 issues now as beleaguered PM clings to job

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Keir Starmer attacked for igniting row over protests in latest blunder -- Tens of thousands of people are expected to descend on London for a pro-Palestine rally, the...

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Labour 'future PM contender' slams group putting up Union Flags -- He said: 'The Union Jack is a symbol of unity, not division, of patriotism, not polarisation.'

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Shabana Mahmood given migrant warning as Labour civil war explodes

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Martin Lewis gives May investment advice after 'massive stock price bubble' claim

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Dumb clowns trying to nick Keir Starmer's job don't give a stuff about this country

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Mandelson files update as Keir Starmer's Government blasted over 'redactions'

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OPINION - Zack Polanski is fast becoming a political chancer who simply cannot be taken seriously - From hypnotherapy fibs to unpaid council tax and failing to vote for his own party, the Green...

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Keir Starmer bans more 'foreign far-Right agitators' from Unite the Kingdom rally -- Downing Street confirms 11 people 'coming to UK to spew their extremist views' stopped from...

5 days ago

Huge warning issued that Andy Burnham will reverse Brexit and dump UK back in EU

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'Disgraceful' Zack Polanski's popularity reaches record low as voters brutally punish him

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'This mob won't last three years' - Farage bets on election victory within 12 months

6 days ago

Trump deflects Xi's 'declining nation' jibe as he says relationship 'stronger than ever'

6 days ago

Elon Musk turns on Reform leader in furious three-word bust-up

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Labour can dump Keir Starmer... but if they still hate voters what's the difference? -- OPINION - SAM LISTER: Ex-Royal Marine Al Carns is the only one asking the right questions about...

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Zack Polanski admits he didn't vote Green in embarrassing local elections confession -- Left-wing leader did not cast a ballot for his own party, despite saying he had

6 days ago

Labour's circular firing squad and 'f***ing useless' rivals are just tip of party problems

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The election result that suggests Reform are about to destroy Burnham's PM hopes

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Keir Starmer is clinging on for now but here's what will happen next and it's not pretty

6 days ago

OPINION - Pack your bags, the Hard Left is about to take over Britain

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Angela Rayner's tax row verdict leaves experts 'mystified' as HMRC says 'not careless' -- Several tax experts have raised concerns over HMRC's decision to clear Angela Rayner.

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Labour leadership chaos 'is damaging the economy' -- Conservatives, business leaders and Chancellor Rachel Reeves all warn that political turmoil is...

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