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Daily Express - Politics

Six times Andy Burnham shamelessly flip-flopped – number three shows some real brass neck -- Greater Manchester Mayor was recently dubbed King of the U-turn by his opponents

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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

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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 - The Labour leadership contender set out his plan for government

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Fury as government pours billions of taxpayers' cash 'down drain' - migrant chaos blamed

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Woke groupthink is plaguing UK arts – and this latest row proves it

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Egocentric Andy Burnham revels in his nice guy image – he is not our saviour

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

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

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OPINION - Labour failed to lift a finger to enforce the law after Supreme Court gender ruling - Tory shadow equalities minister writes for the Daily Express as updated guidance on single-sex...

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Trans women barred from female toilets as campaigners warn 'no more excuses' -- Updated guidance has been published more than a year after a landmark Supreme Court ruling.

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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

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Rachel Reeves mocked for weak response to soaring costs - 'just a sticking plaster!'

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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 -- The switchover is set to take place in January but campaigners have called for a delay to 2030.

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Bridget Phillipson sparks fresh backlash over new Gemma Collins social media video -- The Department for Education has posted another clip of the Education Secretary and the reality...

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Rachel Reeves tax plans savaged as UK seaside cottage firm set to charge £100 more -- The Chancellor announced that she plans to give local leaders the power to impose a levy on...

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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

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See how many asylum seekers are living in your area as Labour accused of new scandal

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Andy Burnham ran away when I asked about Brexit - but he can't hide forever

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

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POLL - 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 - EXCLUSIVE: Rachel Reeves has been accused of causing 'chaos' with her April 2027 pension change,...

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POLL: Should a new wealth tax be created for UK's highest earners? -- The Express is asking for your thoughts as Wes Streeting proposes a wealth tax that would see...

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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

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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'

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Tories unveil candidate to take on Reform and Andy Burnham in crunch by-election -- The Conservatives name candidate for the high-stakes Makerfield by-election as Kemi Badenoch...

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Britain's taps could run dry as population growth fuels drought danger -- The country's population could increase by eight million people by 2055, with demand exceeding...

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Rachel Reeves slammed as petition to end motorists' misery hits huge milestone -- Campaigners will deliver a 150,000-signature petition today and urge her to cut the duty, which...

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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 - OPINION - ESTHER KRAKUE: If the question is 'who should be our next Prime Minister?' then Andy...

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Nonentity Keir Starmer's latest moves will leave you asking one question about the PM

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Keir Starmer, Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham are engineering their own downfall

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We confronted Andy Burnham about his Brexit U-turn – his tetchy reaction says it all

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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'

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OPINION - Labour's energy policy has left us dependent on enemies - Rather than relying on imports from countries that wish us harm, we should get Britain drilling...

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Moment Rachel Reeves is heckled at petrol station - 'you're ruining the country!' -- The Chancellor was shouted at by a man while she was being interviewed at a petrol station...

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Keir Starmer urged to 'come clean' over his knowledge of spying on journalists -- Prime Minister's team was updated on think tank Labour Together's investigation, it has emerged.

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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

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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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Keir Starmer just gave UK drivers a huge boost - by utterly humiliating Rachel Reeves

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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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I'm a headteacher – this is why we desperately need an under-16 social media ban

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Assisted dying bill could make roaring return as MPs enter ballot to bring it back -- EXCLUSIVE: Kim Leadbeater urged successful MPs to meet with those who are campaigning for...

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Andy Burnham is doomed - his sworn enemy is just waiting to sweep him away -- Andy Burnham is up against bigger forces than he realises in his quest to become PM.

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BBC star takes back Andy Burnham support in brutal statement: 'He's a cretin' -- The BBC star slammed the Mayor of Manchester after he made a huge discovery.

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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 -- Kemi Badenoch and the Prime Minister in brutal Commons clash

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POLL -- POLL: Should supermarkets be forced to limit price of eggs, milk and bread? Vote now

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Andrew Neil brutally slaps down Andy Burnham for blaming UK's problems on Thatcher

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Keir Starmer confirms huge new change for UK petrol and diesel drivers

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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

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Trump branded 'pathetic' for handshake with Chinese President as Putin arrives in Beijing -- Donald Trump has been branded "pathetic" by critics for his body language during his meeting...

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Andy Burnham cancels DJ plans ahead of by-election battle in Leeds -- Andy Burnham was meant to light up the town with a late night set.

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Smooth-talking Sadiq Khan says London has flourished – I can prove he's failed -- OPINION: Capital's Mayor has overseen a decade of failure since he took over 2016, says City...

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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

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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

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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'

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Andy Burnham under pressure to confirm stance on self ID after leaked video -- The Labour leader hopeful has been challenged to reveal whether he still believes people should...

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Keir Starmer warned of 'death wish' if Freeview services are cancelled with decision due -- Viewers could be told to switch to online services as free traditional TV comes to an end

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Labour's civil war means they care more about the top job than workers' losing theirs -- Keir Starmer is almost finished. His ministers are now more interested in who will replace the...

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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 - The embattled Prime Minister took part in the weekly Commons session.

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Is this the sneaky way Keir Starmer is trying to sabotage Andy Burnham?

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British way of life at risk because of climate change, government advisers warn

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Most Britons back ban on political donations, poll by Labour donor shows

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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!'

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Keir Starmer doomed as new poll just gave Burnham his biggest boost yet -- New data suggests the PM could be in for a humiliating downfall.

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Taxpayers 'swindled' as HS2 'white elephant' costs spiral past £100billion -- Taxpayers have been swindled billions as the HS2 white elephant spirals past £100billion in what...

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Emily Thornberry erupts in new Commons row over Mandelson files -- Sir Keir Starmer's government is facing fresh fury over the 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

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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

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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'

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State pension warning as Brits missing out on £3,237 urged to do one thing -- A state pension warning has been issued to Brits who are being encouraged to do one thing that...

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OPINION - No matter which way Andy Burnham tacks, Makerfield will be the Brexit by-election - OPINION - JONATHAN SAXTY: Rowing back on earlier pro-EU comments might not be enough to secure...

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Brexit betrayal fears surge as Starmer's EU youth scheme risks 'widespread unrest' -- EXCLUSIVE: The tax consultant raised particular concerns about housing, noting the rental market...

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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? Andy Burnham U-turned on his proposal to rejoin the EU - but do you trust him? Vote in our poll...

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Reform councillor plans to turn small market town into 'UK's Dubai'

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Rachel Reeves sets brutal state pension tax trap - you'll regret saving a single penny

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Andy Burnham confirmed as Labour's by-election candidate in blow to Keir Starmer

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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

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Labour urged to 'stop sitting on their hands' after Halifax high street bombshell -- EXCLUSIVE: A campaign group has called on the Government to take action as more and more bank...

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Bombshell new Labour poll released - and it's bad news for Starmer and Streeting -- A new YouGov survey of Labour members exposes their views on Starmer's performance as PM and his...

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King Charles braces for new royal tour after 'graciously accepting' invite -- The King met with Ireland's President today.

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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'

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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

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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

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Angela Rayner snubs major offer from Keir Starmer in latest blow to PM -- Labour firebrand is said to have turned down a job offer from the embattled PM

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Santander and Natwest react after Reeves' major new Barclays, HSBC and Lloyds rule change -- The Treasury today set out its plans in a bid to boost the economy

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Should parents be jailed for crimes their kids commit? -- Ministers are proposing a series of reforms in a bid to prevent children from starting a life of...

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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 - A think tank has shared just how much money the UK could save in scrapping the triple lock...

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Labour's latest stitch-up is entitled cronyism at its worst – I hope voters see through it

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Labour never accepted Brexit – now they see their chance to reverse it

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Reform cannot lose the Manchester showdown with Andy Burnham – here's why

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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

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Rachel Reeves just punched older state pensioners in the face - her promises are worthless - The UK has had a two-tier pension system for years. Chancellor Rachel Reeves just doubled down.

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Keir Starmer just FINALLY stood up to Rachel Reeves and the Left – but too little too late -- At last, Prime Minister is set to stop pandering to backbench Labour MPs, after dozens turned...

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POLL: Should the Tories stand aside for Reform in Makerfield by-election? -- Readers can vote in our online poll on whether the Conservatives should clear the way for Reform...

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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

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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

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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

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The 'dirty' and tragic story behind Ed Miliband's electric vehicle crusade -- Campaigners have investigated the impact of manganese mining in Ghana, which is used to produce...

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Angela Rayner 'should have been fined by HMRC', whistleblower says -- The person worked in the department that investigated the former housing secretary's stamp duty...

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Andy Burnham slammed by whistleblower for 'turning away' from grooming gang victims -- The Mayor of Greater Manchester "did not grasp the nettle" and thoroughly investigate rape gangs...

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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? Labour insiders have reportedly discussed the former footballer entering politics

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Kemi Badenoch's two-verdict verdict on rapper Nicki Minaj's surprise support

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Keir Starmer issued grim leadership warning by Labour MPs – writing's on the wall

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Kemi Badenoch issues dire Andy Burnham warning – 'going to be unpopular!'

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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

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Labour's 'Northern Olympics' plan blasted as 'cynical' for two big reasons -- Rachel Reeves wants to bring the Olympics to the North of England but sceptics suspect it's a...

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OPINION - Deluded Ed Miliband will destroy our North Sea industry - reliant on foreign regimes - We need to stop demonising necessary, productive parts of our economy and driving them into...

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Labour set for 'Benefits Street bailout' instead of drilling North Sea - 'unforgivable' -- Sir Keir Starmer has been urged to stand up to Ed Miliband and give the green light to a new era...

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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

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OPINION - 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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OPINION - Labour's leadership farce treats us like fools

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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

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Keir Starmer 'telling friends he intends to stand down' as Labour rivals circle -- Keir Starmer has is reportedly picking his moment to step aside, as rivals close in.

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Wes Streeting says leave campaign 'deluded' as PM hopeful rails against Brexit -- The former health secretary says he wants the UK to rejoin the EU.

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Britain must be ready to lead NATO without US in nuclear crisis -- President Bush's nuclear adviser says the UK should show make it clear that NATO is armed with a...

5 days ago

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 - Leading Brexiteers from across the party divide will gather in London on Tuesday as Labour big...

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The Leftie eco-warrior who thinks Starmer should stay – 'things aren't that bad!'

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Andy Burnham breaks silence on Labour leadership with very Left-wing new policy

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Wes Streeting in bombshell announcement as he calls for Britain to rejoin the EU

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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

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Ed Miliband returns to his backstabbing ways – now he'll stick the knife into all of us -- Ed Miliband is keeping his head down in the fight to topple Keir Starmer. Keep an eye on his hands.

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Donald Trump blamed for Keir Starmer's catastrophic meltdown – 'he's responsible!' -- A source close to the PM reportedly said Mr Trump was "singularly responsible" for the failure...

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King Charles succeeds where Keir Starmer fails as he rescues US special relationship -- Charm offensive saves Britain's relations with America after spectacular Keir Starmer bust-up

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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'

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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

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Labour can't end the chaos it promised to axe – is UK now ungovernable?

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We need a new PM now – I know what it's like battling to survive while MPs squabble

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'Well, that's that then. He's done for' - the inside story behind Starmer's demise

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Most hostile state attacking UK with spy plots revealed - and it's not Russia -- EXCLUSIVE: They are exploiting Britain's broken communities by flooding social media with fake...

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State pension triple lock nightmare as elderly forced to take out large loans -- A loan company and charities sound the alarm as people aged 70-plus ask to borrow the most cash...

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Andy Burnham looks increasingly desperate – his admirers must have short memories -- OPINION - LEO MCKINSTRY: The enthusiasm is absolutely baffling

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