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Daily Express - Politics

Brexit betrayal warning as Burnham and Streeting 'need to answer' 3 key questions -- EXCLUSIVE: Dr Lee Rotherham said it was important to "understand Soviet thinking to fathom...

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Moment Andy Burnham lost his cool – he'll have to do better in Makerfield pressure cooker

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Andy Burnham teases higher UK taxes as he reveals 'undertaxed' bombshell ahead of PM bid

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Green Party candidate drops out of by-election over Golders Green attack conspiracy theory

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Bigoted Bridget Phillipson doesn't give a damn about women's safety

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Six times Andy Burnham shamelessly flip-flopped – number three shows some real brass neck

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Andy Burnham issues savage five-word attack on Sir Keir Starmer as by-election begins

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Rachel Reeves warned 'Soviet-style' food price caps could make weekly shop more expensive - Chancellor told she is 'only going to make the situation worse' with controversial plan

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UK draws up WW3 plans with 'mass mobilisation' of civilians

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Big state pension £25,140 tax threshold decision update as MP showdown set

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Rachel Reeves plots £1bn family holiday 'stealth tax' - as summer savings plan is launched

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Rachel Reeves just issued an urgent warning - she knows the crazy truth about Ed Miliband

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Live-event - Andy Burnham sets out plan to replace Keir Starmer as Brexit row continues

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Andy Burnham's attacks on a dead woman show why he is not fit to be prime minister -- OPINION - SAM LISTER: The Greater Manchester Mayor feasts on past grievances instead of looking...

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Fury as government pours billions of taxpayers' cash 'down drain' - migrant chaos blamed -- Complacency at the heart of Whitehall is condemned as fraud, write-offs and the cancellation of...

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Woke groupthink is plaguing UK arts – and this latest row proves it -- OPINION - LEO MCKINSTRY: A depressing bout of wokery is dragging down a once great institution

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Egocentric Andy Burnham revels in his nice guy image – he is not our saviour -- OPINION - LEO MCKINSTRY: Burnham waltzes around like the Messiah but he's nothing of the sort.

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Andy Burnham thinks he's the 'Messiah of Manchester'

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Rachel Reeves just proved she hasn't got a clue - her latest blunder reeks of desperation

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Labour failed to lift a finger to enforce the law after Supreme Court gender ruling

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Trans women barred from female toilets as campaigners warn 'no more excuses'

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Keir Starmer's plot to 'crush dissent' in 'Soviet' crackdown: 'He's like Stalin!' -- Keir Starmer is 'ruthless' and there is 'no depth to which he won't stoop', Esther McVey says

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Hopes surge for assisted dying bill after supporters land top spots in crucial ballot -- Lucky MPs drawn high in the private member's bill ballot could reintroduce the legislation.

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Andy Burnham slammed on Brexit as wannabe PM 'runs away' from the issue -- The wannabe Labour leader dodged questions from the Express over his stance on the EU.

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Rachel Reeves mocked for weak response to soaring costs - 'just a sticking plaster!' The Chancellor is told that cutting VAT on tickets to theme parks and zoos is not enough to help...

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Keir Starmer issued urgent migration warning as young Brits flee the UK

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Labour accused of sabotaging its own plan to build 1.5 million new homes

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Digital phone switchover threatens leaving millions of people 'isolated', charity warns

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Bridget Phillipson sparks fresh backlash over new Gemma Collins social media video

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Rachel Reeves tax plans savaged as UK seaside cottage firm set to charge £100 more

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Keir Starmer blasted over 'secretive approach' to Brexit 'reset' talks with EU -- The Government is taken to task by a leading Labour MP for its 'secretive, piecemeal and...

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Rachel Reeves confirms huge change that could transform price of UK zoos and theme parks -- The Chancellor told MPs about measures she is introducing aimed at ensuring things are as...

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See how many asylum seekers are living in your area as Labour accused of new scandal -- A staggering 68,719 asylum seekers are now living in houses, flats and bedsits - including large...

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Andy Burnham ran away when I asked about Brexit - but he can't hide forever -- ANALYSIS - AARON NEWBURY: I waited outside Andy Burnham's home at 7am to ask about his Brexit...

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Ed Miliband bans British oil and gas - now guess who we're buying from instead

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Do you think Rachel Reeves deserved to be heckled by a van driver?

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Rachel Reeves accused of adding to grieving families' misery with pension change

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POLL: Should a new wealth tax be created for UK's highest earners?

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OPINION - Could this be Andy Burnham's secret strategy to see off Reform UK? There are stark possibilities that Reform UK must face.

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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 -- The Government is expected to make an announcement on Thursday.

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

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Rachel Reeves under fire over 'inevitable' U-turn - 'truly terrible!'

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Wes Streeting issues blistering new wealth tax threat – 'people are angry' Former health secretary who sensationally quit Sir Keir Starmer's Cabinet claims current system...

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Tories unveil candidate to take on Reform and Andy Burnham in crunch by-election

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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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Labour asylum crisis exposed as 'massive' number arriving in UK is officially confirmed

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Number of migrants living in hotels revealed as new Labour bombshell exposed

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Burnham's slightly more charismatic than a plank of wood – it doesn't mean he's the answer

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Nonentity Keir Starmer's latest moves will leave you asking one question about the PM -- OPINION - VIRGINIA BLACKBURN: I'm honestly astounded.

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Keir Starmer, Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham are engineering their own downfall -- OPINION - VIRGINIA BLACKBURN: They don't realise they're sounding the death-knell on their own...

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We confronted Andy Burnham about his Brexit U-turn – his tetchy reaction says it all -- Andy Burnham ran away from the Express when our reporter asked about his Brexit U-turn, ahead of...

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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' -- Prime Minister blamed for destroying British jobs while 'helping' Moscow

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OPINION - Labour's energy policy has left us dependent on enemies

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Moment Rachel Reeves is heckled at petrol station - 'you're ruining the country!'

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Keir Starmer urged to 'come clean' over his knowledge of spying on journalists

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Wes Streeting resignation speech snubbed by MPs – 'he revels in ignorance'

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Starmer's been shown the red card – even his beloved Arsenal can't save him now -- SKETCH - MARTYN BROWN: It's too late for football gags to help the embattled PM

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Andy Burnham has 'serious questions to answer' as trans row erupts -- Greater Manchester Mayor has faced a backlash after his comments backing transgender women being...

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ANALYSIS - Keir Starmer just gave UK drivers a huge boost - by utterly humiliating Rachel Reeves - The Prime Minister made sure he got the credit - at the expense of his Chancellor, writes...

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

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Rachel Reeves slapped down by M&S boss over 'preposterous' supermarket price cap plans

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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

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Andy Burnham is doomed - his sworn enemy is just waiting to sweep him away

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

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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 - Trade associations and supermarket bosses have hit out at the reported proposals, with the head...

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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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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

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OPINION - Rachel Reeves, hope is not a viable strategy – and neither is a betrayal of Brexit

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Fury as Rachel Reeves to impose £2,500 extra council tax on thousands of homes -- New charge slapped on the most expensive properties on top of existing payments

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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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POLL - Should the UK reverse Brexit and rejoin the EU?

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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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Sadiq Khan's decade of failure laid bare in damning report -- Sadiq Khan's decade as London Mayor has been branded a monument to failure with 150 days of...

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

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Fury as Rachel Reeves plots 'cruel' new 'pay as you die' tax

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'Insane!' Fury explodes at Keir Starmer as UK now about to 'import Russian oil' The Government has relaxed sanctions on Russian crude oil, allowing for the import of jet fuel...

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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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Keir Starmer blasted within minutes of PMQs starting as Kemi Badenoch mocks U-turn

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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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Most Britons back ban on political donations, poll by Labour donor shows -- Dale Vince, who has donated several million pounds to Labour in recent years, called the...

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

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How your MP voted on Tory bid to issue new oil and gas licences

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Keir Starmer torn to shreds by Kemi Badenoch over energy bills – 'another broken promise!' -- Tory leader's warning comes amid fears prices could surge from July

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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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John Redwood and Iain Duncan Smith launch crusade to protect Brexit from remainer Starmer

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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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Burnham ruthlessly mocked by own party as Cabinet minister savages by-election -- Andy Burnham has been ruthlessly mocked by his own Labour party as Cabinet minister Patrick...

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

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Not even an MP yet and Andy Burnham's performed two screeching U-turns in 24 hours

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Rachel Reeves branded 'utter failure' as economy hits record low - 'worst for 5 years' -- Jobless figures have hit the highest since the height of the Covid Pandemic, and Labour's...

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

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

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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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POLL - Do you trust Andy Burnham on Brexit?

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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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Andy Burnham confirmed as Labour's by-election candidate in blow to Keir Starmer -- Andy Burnham will be Labour's candidate in the Makerfield by-election.

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

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Andy Burnham ridiculed as 'king of U-turns' as he furiously backpedals over Brexit

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Burnham will have us cravenly crawling back to an EU which loathes us -- OPINION - PAUL BALDWIN: Andy Burnham wants to sneakily abolish the Brexit you voted for and take...

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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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Labour under pressure over key measure as bombshell survey shows huge support

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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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Keir Starmer issues defiant six-word statement over demands to quit -- Prime Minister addresses mounting pressure for him to set out a timeline for his resignation

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

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HMRC confirms £1 'cliff edge' that could see pensioners lose entire tax exemption

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Reeves reacts after IMF revises UK growth over Iran war - The cost of living looks set to continue going up

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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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Pensions Triple Lock bombshell reveals how much UK could save by scrapping it

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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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OPINION - Reform cannot lose the Manchester showdown with Andy Burnham – here's why - OPINION - JONATHAN SAXTY: Nigel Farage is in a win-win situation

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

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This is why the Falkland Islands will always be British – bullying Argentina is no match

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7 big changes to bike, motorcycle, e-bike, scooters laws planned after May deadline -- Department for Transport consultation ends as motorbike groups issue response - and L plate...

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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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Useless Rachel Reeves is crucifying ANOTHER British sector - and this one hurts us all

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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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UK parents to face prison time if they don't stop their kids committing crime -- Labour has announced plans for a major shake-up of the youth justice system.

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

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Burnham U-turns on Brexit as Reform UK turns Makerfield into an EU referendum

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Nigel Farage writes for Express: Open borders Burnham wants to drag you closer to the EU - 'Now, nearly a decade on, it seems those at the very top of the Labour Party have learned...

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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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POLL - Should Gary Neville replace Andy Burnham as Manchester Mayor?

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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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Kemi Badenoch issues dire Andy Burnham warning – 'going to be unpopular!' -- Tory leader warns of 'Burnham premium' as she says Greater Manchester Mayor's policies would...

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

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Lisa Nandy questioned as she gives key update on Keir Starmer future

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RAF's new 'kill system' to blast drones out of sky deployed -- A new system that is cheaper for the taxpayer and deadlier for drones is unveiled and unleashed

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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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How convenient for our Ange that HMRC should clear her just in time for leadership battle

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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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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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Labour's leadership farce treats us like fools -- As the Labour Party descends into turmoil the country is left suffering - and it could drag on...

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

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Reform faces fresh racism claims – here's the 1 thing Farage must do and fast

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Make this simple move to save more high streets from crime gangs, Labour told - EXCLUSIVE: Falling demand for town centre businesses allowed gangsters to establish a foothold...

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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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Brexit betrayal warning as Labour Rejoiners on verge of ousting Starmer

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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...

6 days ago

Wes Streeting in bombshell announcement as he calls for Britain to rejoin the EU -- The former Health Secretary - who has confirmed he wants to stand for Labour leader - contender...

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

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POLL - POLL: Should foreign flags be banned from flying over public buildings?

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Nigel Farage sparks new foreign flag row with key vow if Reform UK is elected -- Reform UK has already implemented policies in councils it controls, restricting flags to the...

6 days ago

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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POLL - Would Labour win the next general election with Andy Burnham as PM?

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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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BBC Countryfile's Adam Henson has one problem with Starmer's Labour government -- EXCLUSIVE: Adam Henson said that the government need to do one thing to improve the nation.

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