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Daily Express - Politics

Bad news for Andy Burnham – France migrant deal isn't doing nearly enough -- EXCLUSIVE: This assessment is a huge blow as it is a critical part of Labour's plan. But...

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Andy Burnham must take this action to stop Ceuta migrant crisis reaching Britain

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OPINION - It's been less than a fortnight and Burnham's already failing his own 'Makerfield test'

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

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

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Andy Burnham accused of 'hypocrisy' as huge row erupts over mayor tax plans

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With climate loon Ed Miliband gone, Andy Burnham must scrap 'lunatic' net zero policies

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Andy Burnham urged to make tax change - could slash costs for thousands of Brits - The new Prime Minister has been urged to cut 'very high tax burdens' for the aviation sector -...

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Andy Burnham takes explosive swipe at FIFA boss over World Cup scandal

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Jewish groups 'very concerned' as Diane Abbott let back into Labour Party

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Andy Burnham dealt huge blow as new bombshell poll reveals who people truly want as PM

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Labour blasted over 'disastrous' net zero as BP pulls out of North Sea

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Andy Burnham is basking in the limelight – while a terrifying global crisis closes in

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Andy Burnham told raise personal tax allowance to £18,000 - as 4 week deadline hits -- Campaign puts growing pressure on Prime Minister to change 'so wrong' system

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Donald Trump aides 'rush reporters out' after speech sparks fears 'something's wrong' -- Donald Trump spoke to reporters on a range of issues before aides were seen "rushing the press"...

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Andy Burnham torn apart over new announcement - 'will lead to higher taxes' -- The Prime Minister is facing criticism from the Tories over his latest announcement.

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Announcing policies is the easy bit – wait until Andy Burnham has to fund them -- OPINION - AMEER KOTECHA: To govern is to choose, but as PM you have to take tough decisions. It...

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Andy Burnham must get a grip as huge UK crisis spirals out of control in his first week

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Five crucial things investors should watch as Burnham becomes PM

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Nigel Farage issues dire warning over Spain migrant crisis - 'Coming to our country'

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Migrant feared to have died after 16-hour 120-mile journey along French coast

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Labour handles prison crisis in 'worst possible way' as early release backfires -- Thousands of inmates freed end up being recalled to jail anyway, as Government struggles to...

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Nigel Farage underwent urgent surgery on week of Ann Widdecombe death -- Reform UK leader reveals medical procedure took place just before beloved politician died

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Andy Burnham to announce huge change to income tax in 'new era of devolution' -- Prime Minister's push for 'growth in every postcode' could mean metro mayors have the power to...

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More than 750 migrants cross Channel on busiest day of year so far - Wednesday was the busiest day for small boat migrant crossings so far this year

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Mega dinghies overrun Channel as Home Office claims things are getting better

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Tax bombshell as pensioners paying billions more in stealth raid

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OPINION - Zack Polanski and Nigel Farage's online spat raises one very real question

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Robert Jenrick brands Zack Polanski 'a nasty piece of work' after Farage guillotine post

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Four dead in latest Channel migrant tragedies as crossings continue

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Fury at Green Party mayor's 'insult' October 7 deadline letter to Israeli city -- Hackney mayor Zoe Garbett sent a letter to a mayor in Israel about ending a twinning agreement...

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Warning Andy Burnham could be forced to scrap 'expensive' state pension triple lock -- The Prime Minister has pledged to transform social care although it remains unclear how changes...

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Zack Polanski just crashed and burned - and sent a dire warning to Andy Burnham -- What goes up must come down. It's an iron law of life and politics. Just ask Zack Polanski.

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Reform UK issues huge warning over 'truly extreme proposal' by Andy Burnham -- Reform UK's Robert Jenrick responded to the PM's social care plans at a press conference.

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Afghan soldiers who fought for Britain left at Taliban's mercy

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OPINION - Andy Burnham just slapped 40% of the country in the face – how can he be so naïve?

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Months of torrential rain and then a hosepipe ban – water bosses should be jailed

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Donald Trump's White House makes bombshell Andy Burnham claim

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Dame Esther Rantzen pens heartbreaking assisted dying plea – 'please Prime Minister' -- Andy Burnham said it is 'very challenging' to debate the issue amid gaps in the current offer of...

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Reform furious as police CLEAR Polanski of 'inciting murder' with Farage guillotine post -- Reform have accused the Met Police of allowing Zack Polanski to get away with inciting murder...

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Police take no action over Zack Polanski's Nigel Farage guillotine Instagram post -- The police have issued an update.

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Baffled pollsters ask 'how long will it last' as Andy Burnham's ratings soar

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Andy Burnham urged to meet terminally ill campaigners after assisted dying blow

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Reform councillor charged with making grossly offensive message about Nigerians - The police have issued a statement.

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It's time Andy Burnham looked terminally ill people in the eye and made one admission

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Greens slammed for 'astonishingly bad judgement' over bid to review UK terrorism laws

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Andy Burnham left red-faced by hilarious pensioner who doesn't know who he is

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Fury as French patrolling Channel migrants shrug and say 'our orders are to let them go'

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Antisemitism campaigners attacked outside Green council in Israel row

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'French doing nothing whatsoever!' Tory fumes as he follows migrants crossing Channel

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I was there for Andy Burnham's first big speech – here's the one thing he didn't say -- Prime Minister sets out some of his new ideas to tackle the longstanding crisis, but a huge...

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Andy Burnham deals huge blow to assisted dying campaigners -- Prime Minister was asked about his position on the issue as he gave a speech on social care.

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OPINION - Brace yourself for a uniparty stitch-up on social care - no wonder Nigel Farage is fuming - OPINION - JONATHAN SAXTY: If Andy Burnham is serious about solving Britain's social care crisis,...

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POLL: Should Andy Burnham give parents on benefits £4,500?

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Triple lock at risk as Andy Burnham faces difficult choice after spending splurge

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Up to '700' migrants crossing the Channel as chaos erupts in ideal conditions -- Border Force vessel Defender is bringing in dozens of asylum seekers to Dover

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UK households issued four major Andy Burnham tax warnings - 'maxing out the credit card!'

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Labour minister calls for Union flags to be taken down as furious row explodes

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Andy Burnham just did something completely mad - now we'll all have to pay

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Outrage as Zack Polanski refuses to apologise to Nigel Farage - 'sickening!'

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Andy Burnham must learn key truth from 'evolved' UK city – 'people now want to live there' -- The area has been hailed as a prime example of rejuvenating somewhere that was in many ways a...

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Nigel Farage savages Andy Burnham's 'uniparty' as Labour holds talks with Tories, Lib Dems -- Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has already written to Mr Burnham to challenge him to rule out tax...

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Green politician gives 'murderers and rapists tips to avoid' police cameras -- The Metropolitan Police uses Live Facial Recognition (LFR) vans equipped with CCTV cameras and...

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Andy Burnham makes major announcement on social care crisis

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I'm an expert - this is how Burnham can tax billionaires without triggering exodus

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OPINION - Farage fury over social media pic - Zack Polanski should be having his collar felt - OPINION - PAUL BALDWIN: Leader of the Greens has reminded us that hate, division and violence...

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Labour is killing aspiration and a 'death tax' would be the final nail in its coffin

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Andy Burnham to unveil huge social care crisis plan after facing horror new figures

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POLL: Is Andy Burnham right to give some Universal Credit households £4,500?

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Watch as French throw life jackets to migrants during smugglers' 70-mile Channel crossing

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Reform claims Andy Burnham's 'death tax' plan would cost average homeowner '£75,000'

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Labour defends major school shake-up – 'not about dumbing down'

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Andy Burnham urged to keep criminals in jail – 'paedos will never be rehabilitated!' -- Tory leader Kemi Badenoch calls controversial early release scheme 'the worst of all options'...

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Nightmare for Andy Burnham as he faces Labour rebellion over welfare -- Left-wing MPs have issued a warning to the Prime Minister

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Imagine if Nigel Farage had tweeted this – he'd have been arrested for sure -- OPINION - CAROLE MALONE: It's high time Green Party leader Zack Polanski started taking...

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Zia Yusuf demands Zack Polanski's arrest after Nigel Farage 'death threat'

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Lee Anderson erupts at Polanski over 'sick' Farage 'death threat' - 'unhinged!'

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Fawlty Towers star John Cleese endorses Rupert Lowe over all UK leaders -- The actor has been outspoken on political issues for years and expressed his support for the...

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French warship 'fires 17 live rounds' near British MP in English Channel

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POLL - Should Zack Polanski resign following his Nigel Farage guillotine post?

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Kemi Badenoch tells Zack Polanski and Nigel Farage to spend less time online

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Rape victim warns Andy Burnham not to free her sick father who abused her from age 13

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Kirstie Allsopp accuses Andy Burnham of creating North-South divide -- The property expert criticised council tax as unfair and stamp duty as "madness," but rejected a...

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Andy Burnham will never have a better chance to tackle welfare mountain – he must act now -- OPINION - TIM NEWARK: The new Prime Minister has a unique opportunity to act while his...

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OPINION - Kemi Badenoch's right to demand emergency recall of MPs – but mess began with Tories - OPINION - JONATHAN SAXTY: The Conservative leader is demanding an emergency debate on the early...

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POLL - Should Andy Burnham recall Parliament?

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Ed Miliband is about to burn £264bn of YOUR money - Andy Burnham has to stop him

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Andy Burnham has a serious lookalike and she wants to ask him 1 thing - The lookalike now goes by the name 'Mandy Burnham'.

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Andy Burnham urged to recall Parliament as crisis unfolds

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This is Andy Burnham's biggest gimmick yet – and it sets a dangerous precedent

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Andy Burnham just showed us he doesn't understand money - now we'll all pay

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Major police update on Nigel Farage 'guillotine' post shared by Zack Polanski

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Count Binface issues Clacton byelection 'manifesto' and includes digs at Nigel Farage

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Farage slams Polanski after sickening Instagram post and calls for him to be arrested

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Kemi Badenoch calls for MPs to return from holidays to fix huge UK crisis -- Tory leader pleads for summer gathering of Parliament to ensure dangerous criminals, including...

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Andy Burnham rules out major tax change – 'it's not going to happen' -- Prime Minister says mooted change to stamp duty will not happen despite rampant speculation

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Andy Burnham just gave his first big interview – but failed to answer five crucial things -- ANALYSIS: Prime Minister leaves the public guessing as he gives scant details of his major plans...

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Benefit claimant and single mum of four legally paid equivalent to £93k salary

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Andy Burnham sends powerful message to Vladimir Putin days after entering No 10

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'Shameful!' Labour slammed as number of millionaires in Britain hits new low -- Wealthy people continue to leave UK in their droves as party's policies are "driving successful...

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OPINION - Lee Anderson: Andy Burnham is plotting a death tax on every single one of us

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Andy Burnham bounce ends Reform's 15-month polling streak

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Fury erupts as Andy Burnham hints at migration backtrack – 'he's learnt nothing!'

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Experts weigh in as Andy Burnham hints at council tax reform

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OPINION - Andy Burnham's in a classic Catch-22 situation over calls for early election - OPINION - JONATHAN SAXTY: Either he's different to Keir Starmer so has no mandate for his plans...

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Setting violent criminals free is no laughing matter – but as usual joke's on the public -- OPINION - ESTHER MCVEY: Wes Streeting and Shabana Mahmood were caught joking about the...

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Andy Burnham just kicked state pensioners off a cliff – he's just like Rachel Reeves -- Former chancellor set up a tax trap for the elderly. The new PM quickly shoved them into it.

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Andy Burnham teases migration U-turn as Labour civil war erupts

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POLL - Would a 0.48% annual property tax crash UK economy?

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Andy Burnham backtracks on massive tax change after Tory ridicule

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Former top Tory calls for boost in highly skilled migrants to spur growth

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Andy Burnham's homelessness push is noble – we must end this moral tragedy

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Andy Burnham considering huge tax change with new '0.48% charge'

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Outrage at plan to house 1,250 asylum seekers in village of 600 people - 'wrong place!' -- North Yorkshire Council has urged the government to reconsider plans to house asylum seekers on...

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Andy Burnham under pressure as grieving family of murdered son speak out -- A grieving father is calling on the Prime Minister to do something about the probation system.

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OPINION - Police waste £631m on DEI woke nonsense - and it gets even worse - Cops forked out at least £631 million on diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) activities over...

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Cops blow £631m of taxpayers' cash on diversity 'obsession': 'They've lost the plot!'

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Hundreds of NHS bosses earning more than the Prime Minister

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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' -- The Prime Minister has ruled out an early general election following intense speculation he...

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OPINION - The 2 reasons Wes Streeting as Defence Secretary should worry us all - But Conor Wilson says there's also one reason why it might prove to be a masterstroke.

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Three reasons the next 12 months are crucial for Kemi Badenoch's future -- The 'Kemi bounce' is real but now she needs to stop a surge in support for Andy Burnham's Labour...

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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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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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Government update to calls to provide free healthcare products for women

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Britain must not cave to mob rule – we must crack down on threats and champion debate

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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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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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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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OPINION - Andy Burnham's big idea looks humiliating - our enemies will be laughing - Express reporter Adam Toms is underwhelmed by the new prime minister's brainchild so far

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OPINION - 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 -- Books on sale include those by Muslim Brotherhood founder Hasan al-Banna.

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ANALYSIS - Andy Burnham's pub video slammed - 'patronising to Labour voter!' Britain has a prime minister who wants to be an online influencer.

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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 - Labour is accused of presiding over a 'catastrophic collapse of the asylum system' which Tories...

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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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Jacob Rees-Mogg just gave the Tories a huge boost - and it's a major blow for Nigel Farage

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I met Yvette Cooper when I was drunk – there's one chat I hope I never have with her

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

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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 -- Public disclosures of her financial interests show she made a small fortune from various...

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Andy Burnham says he 'might be in trouble' after risky comment in No. 10 North -- The new PM made the admission as he opened a meeting of the National Economic Council on Friday.

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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'

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Panic as prisons 'will be full by November' under Andy Burnham plan

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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'

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'Southport killer's treatment shows the system doesn't care about justice - sickening'

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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' The former Deputy Prime Minister did not impress a number of viewers.

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Andy Burnham's populist policy bonanza is ignoring huge problems Labour can't solve -- Andy Burnham has bought himself a good week of headlines with populist policies - but whether he...

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Angela Rayner just made a decision that's barely believable - Burnham should be furious -- Angela Rayner's latest scandal should make Andy Burnham furious, argues Aaron Newbury.

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

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Andy Burnham just punched himself in the face again - he'll be raging at Rachel Reeves

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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

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

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OPINION - 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

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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 -- 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

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Ed Miliband's first week as Foreign Secretary hit by civil servant strikes

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Andy Burnham accused of only partially reversing dangerous early release scheme -- Andy Burnham has been accused of only partially reversing Labour's early release scheme as Kemi...

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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' It is hard to imagine a worse example of UK's justice system favouring the rights of criminals,...

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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

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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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