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Evening Standard - Politics

Keir Starmer to face PMQs for first time since he announced resignation

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SNP urges Burnham to give 'straight answers' on Downing Street plans

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UK defence 'spending gap' is 'matter of concern for Nato', says former chief

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Jesy Nelson outraged at MPs in emotional video after SMA debate in parliament

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Top US diplomat echoes British demand for toll-free Strait of Hormuz waterway

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Starmer and Burnham hold face-to-face talks as PM pledges 'smooth transition'

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Manchester council leader Bev Craig announced as Labour candidate in mayor race

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Small parcel tax changes brought forward but two-year wait still 'unacceptable'

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Government announces urgent review of 'anomalous' business rates hikes

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Watchdog 'may take different view' from me over £5 million gift, says Farage

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Scottish ministers will not appeal court ruling on trans prisoners, Swinney says

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Burnham to start receiving Government briefings as Labour MPs mull challenge

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UK political instability second biggest worry flagged by overseas investors

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Peter Murrell saga 'agony', says John Swinney

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Lib Dem MP ordered to apologise for grabbing staff member's security pass

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Five-year jail sentence marks final disgrace for former SNP supremo Murrell

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Andy Burnham could still face challenge in race for No 10

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Jailing of Peter Murrell: Judge's sentencing remarks in full

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Former Labour council leader endorses Andy Burnham as next PM

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Heathrow third runway 'in jeopardy' as Andy Burnham heads to No10

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Ten years since Brexit: The end of an era for London's property market

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Burnham to give speech on economy after Starmer resignation clears way to No 10

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North-east Scotland approaching 'Goldilocks zone' for energy transition – expert

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Scottish independence 'challenge of the next decade', says minister

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UK 'did not like' Starmer refusing to be drawn into Iran war, says Trump

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Londoners face £1,000 property tax rise as Andy Burnham set to be PM

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Andy Burnham poised to become PM within weeks after Starmer resigns

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Victims of Edinburgh attacks 'deeply traumatised', says John Swinney

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Burnham arrives in Westminster as Labour MPs pay homage to the King of the North

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How Labour fared in opinion polls during Sir Keir Starmer's premiership

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Burnham could be PM within weeks as Starmer quits after losing support of MPs

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Fact check: Small boats crossings so far this year at lowest since 2023

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New SNP MP says duty is to 'sovereign people of Scotland' during swearing in

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What are the big issues facing the new PM as Starmer announces resignation?

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Next election 'fight for heart and soul' of UK, says defiant Sarwar

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Keir Starmer had 'significant role' in UK-Ireland reset, Taoiseach says

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The King and Sir Keir: What was Charles's relationship with his third PM?

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Starmer 'treated those from Northern Ireland as second-class citizens' – O'Neill

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Starmer right to go after failing to deliver change, John Swinney says

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Andy Burnham could be PM within weeks as emotional Sir Keir Starmer quits

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Starmer to leave office as shortest-serving Labour PM in history

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What happens next now that Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister?

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What would Andy Burnham as Prime Minister do to the UK economy?

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Burnham set for coronation as PM as Streeting backs him for leader

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Swinney says Sir Keir Starmer made the 'right decision' in quitting Number 10

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Khan warns Burnham against axing money for London after Starmer quits

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What would Andy Burnham as Prime Minister mean for London?

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Sir Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister with Andy Burnham poised to take over

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Moment Starmer chokes up paying tribute to wife and kids as he resigns

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Councillor suspended over antisemitic posts still member of Aspire

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Starmer announces resignation as PM as London MPs back Burnham

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Keir Starmer's emotional resignation speech in full

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In Pictures: Highs and lows of Sir Keir Starmer's time in power

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The King's role in appointing a new prime minister

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From bromance to battles: Starmer and Trump's rocky transatlantic relationship

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Starmer expected to set out timetable to quit No 10 as Burnham returns as MP

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If things are not working, you must change tactics and personnel, says Labour MP

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Farage to speak at 'anti-woke Davos' conference at London Olympia

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What happens next if Sir Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister?

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Zack Polanski: 'Mayor race direct fight between Greens and Reform'

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