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Evening Standard - Politics

PM's prisons early release review to be conducted over 'coming days and weeks'

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Burnham thanks Glasgow for 'stepping up to save' Commonwealth Games

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PM Burnham will 'engage' on further devolution to Scotland, John Swinney says

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Peace in Europe will come by standing together, Hoyle tells US counterpart

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Andy Burnham's pause on early release of prisoners 'good start but not enough'

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Green council accused of 'antisemitism' over Israel de-twinning plans

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Energy Secretary sends 'important signal' as she makes Aberdeen her first visit

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Small boat Channel crossings continue for second day

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Andy Burnham pauses plan for early release of prisoners

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Badenoch criticises move to close department and put 'one guy in Cabinet' on AI

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Moment heckler shouts abuse at Nigel Farage...then crashes her car

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Fact check: Heatwave, unofficial safety warning and who can be Prime Minister

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Burnham pauses early prisoner release plan after business rates cut

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Rayner refuses to give back £17k severance package on Cabinet return

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Rayner defends accepting £17k severance payment after return to Government

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Green London councillor cleared over David Lammy 'coconut' comments

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'I welcome it': Minister reacts to millionaires' plea to pay more tax

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High costs in Edinburgh 'little to do' with new visitor levy, says council

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Business rate cuts must be matched for the rest of the UK – charity

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What does Andy Burnham at No10 mean for the London property market?

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Scottish Labour begins search for new leader as Sarwar joins UK Government

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Mother of Pc Harper says early release of killers 'another letdown for Andrew'

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Tom Kerridge: How to save London's pubs, bars and clubs

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UK withdraws diplomatic staff from Iran as US airstrikes continue

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Who's in Burnham's Government? Complete list of ministers chosen by PM

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What's the future for London Stadium? Five-point plan for West Ham

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Glasgow 'ready' to host Commonwealth Games, says John Swinney

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Burnham to meet Swinney for first time as Prime Minister during Scotland visit

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Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar made a lord and UK minister

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Badenoch to urge Burnham to rule out tax rises to pay for 'spending spree'

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Monica Lennon 'not going to rule out' Scottish Labour leadership bid

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Fact check: Video of Andy Burnham DJing is from 2024

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London Stadium facing £19m loss as West Ham relegation hits taxpayers

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'No commitment' to raise tax allowance, Burnham says after £2 bus fare cap

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First migrant Channel crossing attempts since Burnham became Prime Minister

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Widow of Pc Harper says it is 'deplorable' that two killers could be freed early

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What exactly has Burnham said on raising £12.5k income tax allowance?

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John Swinney urges Scots to compete with 'pride and passion' in Glasgow Games

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Burnham exacerbating mistrust in politics with Sarwar appointment – Swinney

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Don't hammer Londoners with new £800-a-year homes tax, Burnham warned

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Burnham to review early release policy amid concerns from family of Pc Harper

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Anas Sarwar branded a 'chancer' over expected Lords switch

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Andy Burnham insists £12,570 income tax allowance could rise in Budget

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Ireland 'ready to support' closer UK-EU ties under Burnham, says deputy premier

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No early release for main perpetrator in killing of PC, says Burnham

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Sarwar appointment is 'terrible look' for PM Burnham, John Swinney says

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Burnham reintroduces £2 bus fare cap reversing Starmer increase

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Two of Pc Andrew Harper's killers may be eligible for early release

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Burnham announces £2 bus fare cap from January

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Anas Sarwar to quit as Scottish Labour leader to join Burnham's government

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Inflation set to have cooled in June ahead of household energy squeeze

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Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar to join Burnham government as minister

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Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar to join Burnham government as minister

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Anas Sarwar to quit as Scottish Labour leader to become Burnham minister

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New NI Secretary Bryant says his door will be open to all Stormont parties

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Andy Burnham and Irish premier discuss legacy and Ukraine in first phone call

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Healey wants to build 'new hope for Britain' in first address to Treasury staff

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