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Evening Standard - Politics

Keir Starmer says he will campaign for Andy Burnham in Makerfield by-election

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Green who called Lammy 'coconut' given bizarre council 'healing' role

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UK net migration drops below 200,000 for first time since Covid-19 pandemic

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Late Queen was 'very keen' Andrew had 'prominent role' promoting UK interests

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Makerfield by-election: Is Andy Burnham going to win?

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What does Reeves' VAT cut mean for London attraction ticket prices?

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Reeves targets oil and gas profits with plans to close tax loophole

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Top Israeli diplomat in UK summoned over 'inflammatory' video of detainees

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Net migration to the UK: Key numbers and trends

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Greens take control in Haringey as Labour ousted after 55 years

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What are the Chancellor's new cost of living measures?

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Swinney keen for 'co-operation' with UK Government to cut cost of weekly shop

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Boost for London as Reeves announces summer VAT cut on attractions

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Londoners face another by-election as new Labour councillor quits

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Wes Streeting pledges wealth tax as he prepares for Labour leadership bid

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PM 'reaffirms' Ukraine backing in call with Zelensky amid sanctions criticism

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UK business activity shrinks for first time in a year amid 'perfect storm'

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Documents on Andrew's appointment as trade envoy to be released

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A decade of Sadiq: London Mayor on his legacy and if he'll stand again

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Starmer seeks to regain initiative amid Makerfield by-election

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Net migration likely to fall again in latest official figures

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Ben-Gvir row: Londoners wait for news of loved ones held by Israel

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London housebuilder warns capital is now a no-go zone for developers

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Clean power by 2030 target 'extremely ambitious', MPs warn

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Deal with Iran must see Strait of Hormuz 'open immediately', says Trump

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Swinney appoints Public Sector Reform Secretary in 'fiscal sustainability' push

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Wes Streeting says Labour must 'change course' or hand Reform UK victory

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Inflation drops back by more than forecast as energy offsets Iran war fuel hit

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Combining social justice and housing briefs 'deflating', says Shelter Scotland

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Starmer apologises for 'slip of the tongue' in announcing deal with North Korea

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Irish president says 'minds needed decolonising as well as land and law'

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Reeves hits back at petrol station heckler, telling him it is 'not very British'

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Beastie House report deeply troubling and it must be taken seriously – Swinney

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Gilruth appointed Deputy First Minister as Swinney reshuffles top team

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Badenoch hammers Starmer at PMQs as Labour boss loses dressing room

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Labour retain control of Barnet Council after deal with Tories

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Jenny Gilruth: Promotion to Deputy First Minister is greatest honour of my life

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Keir Starmer insists no lifting of Russian oil sanctions following criticism

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Vance urges immigration critics in UK to 'keep on going' after London protest

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Starmer makes jokey dig at Burnham with tribute to 'Manchester hero'

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Gilruth to be appointed Deputy First Minister by Swinney

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MPs write to Channel 4 over allegations of rape and sexual assault on MAFS UK

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Swinney sworn in as First Minister ahead of Cabinet appointments

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Carrie Johnson: There could be '1,000 more' victims of John Worboys

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Starmer to face Commons grilling as Streeting plans resignation speech

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Plan to bulldoze London shopping centre for almost 900 homes rejected

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Swinney to be sworn in as First Minister and appoint Cabinet

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UK help in Strait of Hormuz 'appreciated at appropriate time' – US commander

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Cooper leads 'international mission' to tackle violence against women and girls

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Self-swab rape kit company 'misled public' over potential use in trials

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Worsening climate extremes putting British way of life at risk – advisers

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Youngsters 'unforgivably failed' as 500,000 turn to A&E in mental health crisis

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Police urge potential victims to come forward after MAFS UK rape allegations

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Healey warns Labour must 'get serious' as leadership row puts 'credibility at stake'

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Being First Minister 'greatest privilege' of Swinney's life

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Gemma Collins features in Department for Education social media teaser video

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Cooper warns Hormuz blockade risks sending world 'sleepwalking into food crisis'

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Ministers accused of putting 'obstacles' in way of truth over Mandelson files

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Andy Burnham announced as Labour candidate for Makerfield by-election

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Ex-minister allowed 'perception of impropriety' over defence firm job – watchdog

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