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Burnham rules out accepting job in Starmer-led Government
Sir Keir Starmer earlier offered an olive branch to Andy Burnham, and said he wanted him to ‘play a big part’ in the Labour Government.
By
Helen Corbett
17 Jun 2026
Politics
Kemi Badenoch says she does not feel Nigerian and no longer has passport
The Conservative Party leader was born in the UK but grew up in Nigeria.
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Helen Corbett
1 Aug 2025
Politics
Hostage families: Releases will play ‘no part’ in UK plan to recognise Palestine
Members of four British families met with Foreign Office officials on Thursday night seeking clarification over the plans.
By
Helen Corbett
1 Aug 2025
Politics
Starmer: Small business owners should not have to put homes on the line
New measures including better access to loans and cracking down on late payments are intended to boost small businesses.
By
Helen Corbett
31 Jul 2025
Politics
Starmer convenes Cabinet for urgent meeting on Gaza
It comes as the Prime Minister faces renewed pressure to recognise Palestine as a state.
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Helen Corbett
29 Jul 2025
Politics
Starmer to hold emergency cabinet meeting on Gaza peace plan
The Prime Minister calls senior ministers in during the summer recess for the meeting on Gaza
By
Helen Corbett
29 Jul 2025
Business News
Reeves to visit Cornish tin mine due to be revived
The Chancellor said the £28.6 million National Wealth Fund investment to Cornish Metals could create up to 1,300 jobs.
By
Helen Corbett
29 Jul 2025
Politics
Starmer shares UK-led Gaza peace plans with Trump
The Prime Minister started work on a plan with France and Germany over the weekend.
By
Helen Corbett
28 Jul 2025
Politics
Cabinet ministers urged to ensure contracts go to firms that boost British jobs
Rachel Reeves and Pat McFadden have written to colleagues, urging them to help deliver more British jobs.
By
Helen Corbett
25 Jul 2025
Politics
Business Secretary dismisses idea of ‘magic wealth tax’ as ‘daft’
Wales’s First Minister Baroness Eluned Morgan has called for a wealth tax.
By
Helen Corbett
25 Jul 2025
Politics
Starmer faces pressure to recognise Palestinian state immediately
The Prime Minister condemned the ‘unspeakable and indefensible’ humanitarian conditions in Gaza.
By
Helen Corbett
25 Jul 2025
Politics
Lammy and Healey to sign bilateral Aukus deal during trip to Australia
The ministers have both hailed the importance of the defence partnership.
By
Helen Corbett
24 Jul 2025
Politics
Starmer to hold emergency talks on Gaza with France and Germany
Aid groups have warned of starvation in the Gaza Strip and the US said it was cutting short ceasefire talks.
By
Helen Corbett
24 Jul 2025
Politics
Healey signs agreement paving way for export of Typhoon jets to Turkey
The Defence Secretary said the agreement demonstrated the Government’s determination to secure new defence deals.
By
Helen Corbett
23 Jul 2025
Politics
Cleverly: Starmer more interested in housing asylum seekers than hard workers
Sir James, a former home and foreign secretary, has returned to the Tory front bench.
By
Helen Corbett
23 Jul 2025
Politics
Rayner: Time spent online and immigration having ‘profound impact’ on society
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner told Cabinet colleagues immigration and increasing time spent online are having a ‘profound impact on society’.
By
Helen Corbett
22 Jul 2025
Business News
Water industry may be added to list of sensitive business sectors, says minister
The communications, energy and data infrastructure sectors are all required to notify the investment security unit of certain business deals.
By
Helen Corbett
22 Jul 2025
Politics
Starmer clashes with senior MP over welfare reform
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was being questioned by the Commons Liaison Committee.
By
Helen Corbett
21 Jul 2025
Business News
Long-term triple lock commitment ‘out of scope’ of pensions commission
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall is reviving the commission.
By
Helen Corbett
21 Jul 2025
Politics
Diane Abbott: Labour ‘wants me out’ after second suspension
The Hackney North and Stoke Newington MP has been suspended for a second time after repeating a claim she made in 2023 about racism.
By
Helen Corbett
18 Jul 2025
Politics
MP Diane Abbott suspended from Labour Party over comments about racism
Ms Abbott was suspended in 2023 after writing a letter to the Observer comparing racism experienced by people of colour with that of other groups.
By
Helen Corbett
17 Jul 2025
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